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Re: Camshaft reinstallation Posted by Thomas333639 [Email]  (#1880) [Profile/Gallery]
(more from Thomas333639) on Thu, 3 Dec 2015 07:25:12
In Reply to: Re: Camshaft reinstallation, SWEDECAR   [Profile/Gallery]
, Wed, 2 Dec 2015 08:15:31
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Anders,
Yes, learned a good lesson on this automatic 2001 9-3 SE. Fitted the original brackets back on, removed the chain tensioner, re-installed the camshaft sprocket (only had removed one of them), and re-fitted the cover (using the correct tightening sequence on the 16 bolts). Started up fine. It's still making the tappet sound. There is a bit more white smoke coming from the tail pipe now, though, so i'm not sure what is causing that.
When i first purchased the car, i had the oil screen and pan cleaned, and the piston rod bearings replaced. Otherwise, the engine seems to run fine, with plenty of turbo boost (for which i am grateful, but slightly less gas mileage (31-32 mpg HWY) than my previous 2000 5-speed SE (34-35 mpg HWY)). It does tend to burn more oil than my old car, though.
At some point (because the body and electrical components of this car are in great shape, unlike my last one), is it better to purchase a rebuilt engine, or rebuild the one that is there. Also, where might the best place to purchase a cylinder head unit, or an entire good used engine, to replace the one that i have?
Best regards, and thank you again for all of your help,
Thomas
P.S. I'm still curious about how mass produced, assembly line engines are individually machined. Are not the brackets produced in a separate mold, then fitted to camshafts that are equally mass produced. Can one not replace camshafts on an engine? Or does the entire head need to be replaced? I know that the cam followers are replaceable, as are the valves. I just don't know enough about the manufacturing process to understand how each individual engine could be different. I'll see what's on the web that might explain it.
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