Re: Some 356 camshaft questions

Posted by Wesley Boyer On 2015/5/18 7:27:39

Evan, could I suggest that you find someone in your area to help you. It sounds like you have some knowledge of using tools but there are a lot of little things and tricks that are only learned from working with other people. Sometimes a little problem can be turned into a major throw yours hands up "why did I ever do that" monument. I'm just saying because I often find myself not knowing which way to turn without help.
With that said make sure you label everything keep all valves and parts reference to the cylinder they came from, also note how they come out. I have small plastic boxes that I use for each cylinder. Remember that each valve has has two keepers, collar, a valve spring and a washer that the valve spring rides on, so that's 16 each. And next are the Hyd. lifts, they have two parts each and HAVE to be kept together. And finally you need to find out why your Flat Tappets broke or they will break again. Maybe the previous owner worked on the engine and used the wrong springs, or valves were not cut to the correct length. I don't know I'm only throwing guesses out there.
Well Good Luck!
Wes