Cam seals

dha89 · Post by **dha89** » 17 Apr 2018, 23:31

I'm replacing my cam seals and i need the job done in a couple days so I don't have time to order the locking tool for the back of the cams to remove the vvt hub. Does anybody know a good way to make your own or any possible way to do without. I made one but it bent when trying to break the hub bolt loose.

dlundblad · Post by **dlundblad** » 18 Apr 2018, 06:59

I would bite the bullet and buy the tool. The tool has special teeth fit into the camshafts and can only be orientated one way.

88 ft lbs of torque on that VVT hub bolt. It'd suck if your tool failed during the re torquing process.

Buying a $90 tool for a $10 part sucks though.

dha89 · Post by **dha89** » 18 Apr 2018, 09:05

Yea it does but the money's not the main problem. It's time. I need the car in a couple days. The soonest I can get the tool is a week and a half

dlundblad · Post by **dlundblad** » 18 Apr 2018, 11:03

dha89 wrote: ↑18 Apr 2018, 09:05 Yea it does but the money's not the main problem. It's time. I need the car in a couple days. The soonest I can get the tool is a week and a half

Try FCP Euro. Next day air/ 2 day ship it if money is no issue.

dha89 · Post by **dha89** » 18 Apr 2018, 11:16

Well I wouldn't say no issue. I'm not rich by no means. Haha. It's just time is the main concern. Thanks tho I'll definitely check into that

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Post by **cn90** » 18 Apr 2018, 21:30

- There is no other way around this, you need the locking tools. It is only $50.
- Why the hurry, most front cam seals are just dripping and not massive hemorrhage.
- Get Uber etc. if the leak is massive.

Post by **jonesg** » 21 Apr 2018, 09:26

I'd rent a car and do the cam job right.
Or pay a mechanic.

Post by **abscate** » 23 Apr 2018, 08:36

Time money pleasure - pick any two.