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Originally Posted by JFP in PA
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.
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I appreciate your help.
got in the IMS retrofit kit, and have been reading directions multiple times.
Says to put cam lock on cam closest to flywheel. Looking at the engine in car from the rear- I interpret this as one on the drivers side. Is this correct?
Call me a worry wart- I'll be second guessing myself in this thing!!!
Also it raise the question- if only 1 cam lock is needed, is there a "wrong side" to use the lock on?
Both front and backside green cover plugs are off, and all 4 shaft end are standing 12 to 6 straight up and down. cam lock is on the transmission side, drivers side of engine. From all I read- that makes it safe to remove the IMS plate and get a look-see at this bearing- yes?