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Old 12-09-2008, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by vox_incognita View Post
I had to use one of those small keymaker`s files on one of the locknuts (rounded,the wrench wouldn`t fit)-didn`t want to spoil the wrench...but I proceded with springs & seals change,so I collected all the shavings...I also bought a set of new locknuts and they seemed to be a bit harder and of different alloy(although the rest of the old nuts were allright ,heightwise too). Mine is a Hazet set of 2 shorter wrenches+the retainer,the nuts need a torque reference of 20-30Nm IIRC.
I think it should be mentioned that there are a couple or three types of camshaft... and certain types of followers and valve cap nuts... these things are touching each other and must match up as some level... there are two types of cap nut ( the top one ) and one can be used with either type of follower... but the other is restricted as to what it can be put next to...
So everyone needs to check these things when replacing these items to prevent damage from mismatching...
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