Well, I finally got my cam today. That's right, after waiting for 6 months, so everyone else ordering could get theirs, mine finally showed up today. BRAND NEW.

God I can't wait.

Here's what I need to know.

1. Is the current DIY for the install any good? Anything need to be updated or done better?

2. Any tips or tricks? Hopefully I should install it this weekend. But since rain is in the forecast, prolly not.

3. Should I wait and do it when I can dyno before and after? It could be quite some time...

 

a before and after dyno would be nice, i dont think any one has done that before........

but the install is fairly simple.....just remember how many links seperate the cams, and dont torque the bolts on the cam too much.....

 

Refer to manual for the torque specifications.

Make sure you seal the valve cover properly, you may want to change the vc gasket while you are there.

It's a pretty simple mod, should take you about 1-2h top.

If you can wait, a dyno result would be nice.

 

I cannot emphasise how much to make sure you do not go over the 9 pounds of torque the cam bolts need. Trust me, it was a major pain to gunk the head all full of grease, drill out the broken bolt, thread in an insert, and then get the grease and metal shavings out.... you do NOT want to go through that.

 

Hmm...

The valve cover I've got no issues with, and the rubber VC gaskets are good, you don't have to replace them unless they are damaged. I've taken mine off about 4 times now. No leaks, no problems.

About the Torque though.

http://www.rdtiburon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36

You sure it's 9ft LBS?

The DIY says 10. I just want to be sure. Where do you find Torque Specs at webtech?

 

according to my workshop manual.. 9 to 10 pounds.. so either is correct.

 

I'll be doing this install friday, I can take some pictures if you like.

 

What my main concern is is the timing chain...how can you be sure you've got the chain on properly?

 

This helped me when I installed the XD cam on my first motor a couple of years ago. Just scroll down to the DYI part of the page and you'll see the 1.8 cam install.

http://webhome.idirect.com/~trini/car/elantra.html

 

If you look at the cam sprockets, each has an alignment mark on it. Make sure that these marks are in the same orientation and you'll be sweet. It will be very obvious to look at if the marks are out as they will be like 1 tooth out, so 1 will point to say 12 o'clock and the other will be at say 1 o'clock. Look at the marks and you'll know what I mean.