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Originally Posted by wikan
jfp- I can see that with 3 chains- if one cam is locked only small chance of the other slipping. I have a high risk tolerance, just a really low "take a chance" tolerance.
Unless there's something like both locked holds things too firmly and releasing the tensioners won't provide enough "slop" to remove the bearing, I'd just as soon lock them both and breathe a little easier.
With a car that has already given me 175K miles of fun, this next bit is tough to say.
I want to get that bearing cover off before I decide which bearing to put in, and it seems to me doubly locked might be wise.
If the current bearing is presentable- then LN it is and I enjoy the car hopefully many more years.
If the bearing looks suspect- well, LN says- stop- don't put their bearing in. In that case- I go with the pelican part and offer back up the replacement tranny, and drive to someplace like CarMax and trade on to my next automotive adventure...
If I had 2 locks to be able to list the cover with least risk- then will be in best shape to make a choice.
In the second case- there won't be a new water pump, AOS, RMS, etc.
If all looks good- then I get to make a great shopping list!
So, is there a not evident liability in locking both on the 3 chain car like mine?
Again, my thanks for all your help !!!!
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Locking both cams would obviously reduce the odds of anything happening further than just using one, but I have to say that most shops only lock the one side and have not had any issues. The only problem with going your route is that you will need to fabricate the second lock. Not a problem for any decent machine shop to make a duplicate, but as I have never seen an install kit with two for sale, or someone selling just the cam holding tool, you would need to source the second one yourself.
And if you check your cam deviation values before you start and they are in range, drop your sump and there is no metal or debris in the sump or filter, you are good to go with any bearing you choose.