i was putting my engine back together and was installing the camshafts. i thought i'd tighten the bolts down to about 10lbs torque. after doing the first two bolts i was like. "Ok, why do these bolts keep breaking?" come to find out the KA camshaft bolts only get tightened down to 1-8lbs. So anyone out there building a KA, either have spare bolts, or make the FSM your bible.
as well... picking up re-coil, Heli-coil, or any thread repair kits would be a good idea.. as the head on my engine completely stripped out when i was putting the timing chain gear back onto it. i would almost recommend doing it even if it isn't stripped as the threads in the head are aluminum and using coil kits reinforce them with stainless steel threads.
as well... picking up re-coil, Heli-coil, or any thread repair kits would be a good idea.. as the head on my engine completely stripped out when i was putting the timing chain gear back onto it. i would almost recommend doing it even if it isn't stripped as the threads in the head are aluminum and using coil kits reinforce them with stainless steel threads.
