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... a rebuild and upgraded E16S and rebuild gearbox in. Engine specs: Sunny B12 E16S fully rebuild, light porting on intake, Weber 32/36 DGEV, Dbilas camshaft, header and a 2" exhaust. Before i fitted the rebuild RS5F30A-gearbox i fitted a lightened E13 flywheel. 1.jpg 2.jpg

I know what he did. He removed the cam cover backplate to change the seal, removed the gasket and didnt use a gasket when reassembling it all. Camshaft endfloat is set by this gasket and without a gasket there, the ally cover has locked up the cam. Oracle Similar problem happened to a friends ...

I know what he did.
He removed the cam cover backplate to change the seal, removed the gasket and didnt use a gasket when reassembling it all.
Camshaft endfloat is set by this gasket and without a gasket there, the ally cover has locked up the cam.

Oracle

... I have time to readjust the clearances): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1dMYdJfhgY Compare to this video, where I'm still running on the old camshaft. The chuff-chuff sound was very pronounced at idle, and the engine was backfiring quite a bit while revving up the engine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca2huqwlbzM ...

... quickly. You dont need to let "bed" in or anything. have fun E Yup, I replaced the rocker shaft and the rocker arms along with the camshaft! :) Thanks for the advice, I'll do the adjustments as soon as I have time!

I suspect the camshaft got unevenly worn down because the rocker shaft wasn't exactly aligned as it should be, it was a bit off and it may have caused bad lubrication, warping the #4 exhaust lobe as a result and wearing down all ...

... the old head gasket finally blew as you know. I took some time to replace it and clean up the engine on the inside a bit at the same time. The camshaft seal behind the camshaft pulley was leaking and it had soaked the cam belt with engine oil. Had to replace the cam belt. Also did both a coolant ...

... http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc119/TurboZBuzz/Engine/N12_2012-01-28_3110_zps181cff95.jpg Old camshaft: http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc119/TurboZBuzz/Engine/N12_2012-01-28_3104_zps33f0e334.jpg New camshaft: http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc119/TurboZBuzz/Engine/N12_2012-01-28_3105_zps651f0100.jpg ...

... test before concluding it's the cam that's causing the chuff-chuff problem. May be piston rings just as well. If it turns out to be the camshaft, is there enough room in the engine bay to replace the camshaft (including rocker shaft and arms of course) without taking the head off? Thanks!

... 11.5 to 11.8 afr when dead cold to almost warmed up while holding a steady 1200rpm slowing to about 1050rpm when warm. The characteristics of this camshaft make idle speed below 1000rpm just too inconsistent even using closed loop idle speed control. I still have a small issue with the motor starting ...

... and external fan will exhaust manifold gasket intake manifold gasket headgasket BK440MT oil pan gasket rocker cover gasket front main/rear main/camshaft seals heater hoses engine mounts all the same with n/a and turbo Starters are not the same between NA and turbo! Exhaust manifold gasket is ...

... and external fan will exhaust manifold gasket intake manifold gasket headgasket BK440MT oil pan gasket rocker cover gasket front main/rear main/camshaft seals heater hoses engine mounts all the same with n/a and turbo

... advice on head work, have got myself an e16 head, am planning to do the 1680cc conversion, and am wondering what is the best compression ratio and camshaft grind. Not looking for a "this is good" setup, but a "this is the best available" setup. Reason for asking, have been receiving ...

Hey guys, Have now got myself a spare 15m head and a jap spec manifold, am planning on doing some work to it, valves, springs, camshaft etc. Am I able to get oversized valves for it?? And also is there anywhere that does lifters?? Price not really an issue lol, and if available, what ...

... exhaust housing) 2.5" exhaust with a 3" dump ppe relocate the airflow meter small front mount intercooler solid engine mount keep stock: camshaft ECU throttle body setup would be sweet for the street, very usable power! ET i got now has a monster of a top end which i cant get on the power ...