Drivetrain New Cam Sprocket Bolt with New Cam ?
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New Cam Sprocket Bolt with New Cam ?
Has anyone swapped cams without changing the bolt ??
The reason I ask is I am doing my cam this weekend and the new bolt is back ordered so hence the question ?
Or is the bolt a normal grade 8 M12x52 bolt that I can just pick up at the hardware store ?
TIA
The reason I ask is I am doing my cam this weekend and the new bolt is back ordered so hence the question ?
Or is the bolt a normal grade 8 M12x52 bolt that I can just pick up at the hardware store ?
TIA
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There is a risk the bolt may have stretched or will stretch installing the second time. I’m aware of installers who have re-used the bolt without a problem; after measuring a stretched OE camshaft bolt myself, I recommend a new bolt. ARP has a camshaft bolt kit for ten times the cost of OEM, but the MINI camshaft-locking tool will not work with it.
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There is a risk the bolt may have stretched or will stretch installing the second time. I’m aware of installers who have re-used the bolt without a problem; after measuring a stretched OE camshaft bolt myself, I recommend a new bolt. ARP has a camshaft bolt kit for ten times the cost of OEM, but the MINI camshaft-locking tool will not work with it.
BTW - k-huevo, thanks for the link to the right up
very nice
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