Thread: How to install Cams and Springs and/or Retainers in the VE

Odd, I'm looking at all the pictures...

They work fine for me hehe

they work.

So what psi should the air compressor be set at or just put it to like 100 psi?

Mine goes between 100-80 psi.

They work now.

i've been going over this install tutorial numerous times, and I think I want to install camshafts on my own when I get some (probably N1s). Questions (will edit my post if/when I find answers):

-What are the torque specs on the 12mm and 10mm bolts for the cam cap bolts?

-What are the torque specs on the 5mm set bolts for the rocker arm/oil shafts?
A: 6.9-8.8 N-m (5.1-6.5 ft-lb)

-What are the torque specs on the 10mm allen plug for the oil shaft?
A: 49-59 N-m (36-43.5 ft-lb)

-Do you guys think a cheap, pancake style 3gal air compressor (ie the ones used for brad nailers) will be sufficient for airing up the cylinders? I don't have a compressor, and want to keep costs down on the install. no room at my place for anything bigger than a 3gal air compressor either.

To prevent the valves from dropping into the cylinder you can feed a length of rope into the spark plug hole as well. It is much cheaper than an air compressor and more reliable.

Jeremy,
What Ben says can also be done. Feed some rope into the cylinder and then rotate the crank to squish it in there. obviously leave some rope hanging out so you can get it all out. As to torque specs:
Cam cap bolts: I use a 1/4 ratchet and get them tight. Do NOT crank the **** out of them.
The 5mm same thing., the 10mm I get tighter using a 3/8 ratchet. But I never try to craqnk down too hard. It's always been right and I've never had a problem. I do tighten the cam cap bolts per nissans sequence.

So I'm about to this, I'm want to be as cautious as possible so my question is which method of holding the valves it's the best, The rope or Air the cylinders with a compressor ???

I'm thinking with air in the cylinder there is possibilities of the valve falling when you hit the retainers to release the keepers.