Cam Install Question

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From: "Brax Sisco"
> But - In reading over the torque specs in the Haynes manual, I notice
> that the torque specs on both the valve cover bolts and the cam cap
> bolts are in the low inch-pounds.  I have two torque wrenchs, but the
> in-lb one starts at 120, and the ft-lb one at 10 ft-lb (same thing, I
> know).  It seems most of these bolts are to be 4-5 ft-lbs max.  That's
> almost little more than finger-tight, isn't it?

Definatley get the proper torque wrench, Youd be suprised how much more than
"finger tight" 5 ft--lb is.  I just got done doing my S3 cams on saturday,
so make sure you give youself plenty of time, and make sure you have all the
tools...

> Do you who have done this just go by "feel" or should I maybe be looking
> for a lower "power" torque wrench?  I'm decent with a wrench, done
> brakes, just installed short shifter, etc.., but never any valve train
> or engine guts work.

Some of the best torque wrenches Ive used are the "click" type where you can
dial in the torque settings...try and find one of these.  Or goto
www.craftsman.com and do a searh for torque wrench.  Sears Item #00944596000
(5-80 ft-lbs) Mfr. Model #44596.  I have one that starts at 15 ft-lbs but
you can dial it down to 0.

Here's another site if you havent found it yet...
http://www.geocities.com/n_dahi/  a very well written how-to on cam
installs.

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99' G20(t) with some mods....