anyone ever have cam bolts back come loose?
 

i forgot to bend over the tabs on the little plate that holds the cam button on the nose of the cam. i tightened the bolts well and was wondering if it is worth the truoble o go back in (new one piece pan and timing cover gaskets) and bend them over. the guy at the machine shop said he has never seen cam bolts come loose. what are your thoughts? do i let it ride?

Re: anyone ever have cam bolts back come loose?
 

I had a set of cam bolts shear off last year.
Why? Probably because they loosened up...
Could not find a cam bolt lock for a gen VI so red locktight it is.
Gaskets are cheaper than belt valves... :eek:

Re: anyone ever have cam bolts back come loose?
 

Yea, if you didnt locktite them, Id open it and do them right.

Re: anyone ever have cam bolts back come loose?
 

I agree, if you didn't locktite the bolts, open it up now.

Re: anyone ever have cam bolts back come loose?
 

I loctite mine as well,,,

Re: anyone ever have cam bolts back come loose?
 

Locktite or bend those tabs!!!!!

Re: anyone ever have cam bolts back come loose?
 

done, thx for the advice, i just put in a grand worth of manley valves :eek:

Re: anyone ever have cam bolts back come loose?
 

Thats what I was tinking about.. if something did back out.. what kind of mess it would make. It would keep me up at nite knowing you didnt do it Ratman.. Ok.. I have enough to worrry about already.. better do it man!!

Re: anyone ever have cam bolts back come loose?
 

Use the hi quality bolts like arp.

Re: anyone ever have cam bolts back come loose?
 

i used the bolts that came with the locking plates. thye look like grade12.