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gsmarquis
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7/05/2002
16:42:03

Subject: PLEASE HELP CW...HO CAMS
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i finished my install and i started it up and it was horibly soundind and stalled everytime.....when removing the old cams i kept the sprocket on the chain to insure proper timing....it lugs really badly and then stalls....and my engine light came on....what now?



alex
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7/05/2002
16:49:53

RE: PLEASE HELP CW...HO CAMS
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When you reinstalled the cams, did the sprockets have the "V-8" marks pointing STRAIGHT UP?? They have to point straight up when the sprocket is reinstalled or else the cams are out of phase with each other. Take the covers back off and check for this.



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7/05/2002
16:56:32

RE: PLEASE HELP CW...HO CAMS
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i think so but now you have me thinking......also i did a computer check and it says....p-0354 p-0356 p-0357 p-0358



gsmarquis
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7/05/2002
17:06:05

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also....i never took the sprockets off the chains so how could my cams be out-of-wack?



crm
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7/05/2002
17:32:28

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/me begins to feel relieved that he's decided to have the dealership install the cams and intake.

gsmarquis: sorry i cant be of any help but i wish you the best of luck getting it running again.



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7/05/2002
17:39:30

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Did you get your coil packs back on correctly and
plugged in? Is it possible you damaged the cam
position sensor or forgot to plug it back in on
the passenger side?

Du



R.L.Stuart
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7/05/2002
18:01:41

RE: PLEASE HELP CW...HO CAMS
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You got to bring it back to TDC and check the mark on the front cover (use a mirror)then check the sprockets sounds like one side is a couple of teeth off,Make sure the V8 mark is at 12 oclock if not pull the sprocket,Use the vice grips with two people this time and realign the marks.Good Luck



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7/05/2002
20:18:06

RE: PLEASE HELP CW...HO CAMS
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This may sound dumb but did you remember to plug in the coils. The codes are for the coils no reaching propor current draw in the time allowed.

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gsmarquis
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7/07/2002
00:36:07

RE: PLEASE HELP CW...HO CAMS
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ok i said screw it and set the engine to TDC....and then cheked the v-8 marks...the pasenger cam sprocket was one link off....so i fixxed it and reassembled everything and it perfect now.....thanks all for help!!

now i have another problem when i reinstalled the power steering resivor i made sure the o-ring was in place and now i leak fluid very badly....any thoughts? i never took pump off just resivor as it said in KRC's instructions.



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7/07/2002
16:20:28

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The instructions I have do not call for taking the reservoir off, however, it looks kinda tight for gettting a torque wrench in there with it on. I plan on doing this on Wednesday, so any tips would be appreciated. Also, what did you use to keep the timing chain tight while you torqued down the cam bolt? The instructions call for special tool ----, which is basically a spanner wrench with pins that stick into the cam sprocket? Did you use that tool, or do you have another trick?

thanks
Glenn



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7/07/2002
23:30:57

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I had to take the power steering pump off. I
didn't have enough room to get my torque
wrench with the socket on it. No worries, its
just 3 more bolts. Good Luck



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7/08/2002
09:29:57

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Is removing the intake and removing the cam position sensor neccessary for installation or just recommended?




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7/08/2002
11:23:37

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gsmarquis- you prolly ripped the o-ring on the reservoir. Matt Barret got that leak, too when he did his conversion. The dealer does not sell that o-ring separately at the counter, so you will prolly have to take it to a hardware store and find soemthing close. Makes a biiiig mess, though.



golfinglenn
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7/08/2002
11:29:29

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Where can I get a copy of KRC's instructions for this cam swap. I have the service manual, but would also like to see the KRC one.

Thanks
Glenn



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7/08/2002
13:42:26

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Call KRC and ask for the manual and the cahin wedge tool that is required. He has been selling that litttle set-up for $20.



qwikkota
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7/08/2002
16:07:52

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Hey CRM! How much $$ does the dealer charge to install them and how does that affect warranty? I do all of my own work on my cars but this is a 2002 and I have a 7 yr warranty I cannot afford to void. Thanks



crm
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7/08/2002
16:49:08

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not sure how it will affect my warranty, havent asked them that specifically yet. i am getting a reduced price on the labor ($55/hour) for being a member of a local Mopar club they sponsor. once i setup a day for the install (later this month) i'll make sure they wont blacklist me for getting them installed. but i get the impression from the guy thats putting it together for me that they wont give me a hard time if something does go wrong. plus, if they install it and something breaks down the road, it was them that broke into the engine, not me :)



Matt Barret
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7/08/2002
17:55:48

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gsmarquis, I had the same problem with the PS reservoir. I mistakenly took the front mounting bolt out of the resevoir. When I pushed on the reservoir to move the pump out of the way, the reservoir disengaged the pump. I reached over and pushed it back into to pump. When I did that, it cut the oring seal. It leaked like crazy while the engine was running. So, I took the reservoir off and pulled the o-ring off. CHRYSLER DOES NOT SELL THIS O-RING. #@%@$@$%@!!!! I spent 2 days searching every parts place trying to match up an oring, and YES its a crazy size o-ring. I finally found a seal at Carquest in their A/C o-ring section. I bought 2 !! just in case, if you still have a need, I will send you my extra seal.
BTW, DO NOT remove the PS pump. Take it loose from the engine, and leave the pressure line attached. Then remove the return hose, and finally remove the reservoir from the pump.
Its damn near impossible to remove the pressure line !

Matt



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