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camswap without timing cover removal?

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RysRed96GT

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same as the title. is it possible to swap cams out without removing the timing cover?
 

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RysRed96GT said:
same as the title. is it possible to swap cams out without removing the timing cover?
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With the tension from the chains on the sprockets, I don't see a way to do it.
 
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Nope not possible. You have to remove the tensioners to remove the chains.
 

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Nope.
 
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