list for cam install

[DamnYankee]

Well i ordered most of the stuff i need i think just need to make sure i am going to have everything i need for the install.

Heres what i got on the list so far:

Spark Plugs
Timing Chain
Cam
Valve Springs
Retainers
Valve Spring Tool
Lifter Tool
Timing Cover Gasket
Water Pump Gasket
Headers and flanges
Re-Tune
Valve Cover Gaskets
Pulley Puller (gonna rent this)


Anything else anyone can think of?

Now would be the time to spring for an underdrive pulley. But either way, you'll need a new crank bolt ($10 or so at dealer). Use the old crank bolt to put the pulley back on, then back off the old bolt and put the new one in. Use an impact wrench to remove the old crank bolt - if you torque on it with a breaker bar, you can snap the head off. Use the impact wrench to tighten down the new bolt. There's a torque sequence for it but tightening it with the impact will be fine.

You don't need a new water pump gasket or timing cover gasket - they're reusable. Doesn't hurt to replace them though if you already ordered them. If the old ones look ok I would return the new ones or try to sell them.

The valve cover gaskets are built into the valve covers - they don't need to be replaced.

You should without question add hardened pushrods while you're in there.

[99sierra4x4]

i already have E-fans on there and a Nelson harness. The undrive pulleys ill do another day im basically at my budget limit for this string of mods.

Ok i wont change the gaskets on the timing cover or the valve covers.

I will get a new crank bolt, and the cam kit comes with hardn'd pushrods as well.