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I'm convinced from the feedback that all parts should be replaced, that is cam, springs, lifters, locks, gears and chain. It more than doubles the cost but the tear down and time is not worth the cost savings. Thanks all for your feedback.

The only other problem that you need to think about is the color match. Generally a good bodyshop can feather the color so that you don't see the potential fade that you have with reds and some other colors. If the bumper cover is off when painted it may not match -sorry I'm not trying to make...

You're still going to get paint filling in the gap. It sounds and is much easier to paint it on the car, and most low-end body will do it that way. Checked around with body shop and see what they recommend. The TruFlex may require some patch and fill as well. If so, then it has to be fitted...

It was a royal pain in the ass. I ended up gluing some of the letters into the bumper b/c I couldn't get all the fasteners on.

I hear (read) what you're saying. What I'm talking about is the paint that collects inbetween the bumper and the body when its painted together. Because they are made of diffferent materials and will flex, the chance of the paint cracking I believe is greater - don't you think?

Ed thanks for the tip. I have seen some of the bulletins from Comp Cams and they seem devoted to helping their customers.

Perhaps you guys are correct. If you're not going to do it right then don't do it at all. Thanks much for your comments, have agreat xmas.

I was told that when its painted on the vehicle that the paint cracks in the seam and doesn't look good.

I would like to change-out my cam for one with a little more ump. Comp Cams has one that I’d like to install. They offer a kit that includes the timing chain, gears, lifters and springs. Given that my engine only has 61k, I was wondering how necessary it is to replace all the other components...

can you please share your pictures with me regarding the top end tear down?

The TruFlex is a great product that combines the consistency of fiberglass with the resilience of rubber. There is a kit that includes fasteners that are a lot easier to install the bumper cover than the original fasteners. I suggest that you install for fit and minor body work filler, then...

Thank you?

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Thanks for the referal - I'll get in touch with Jeff.

Thanks, I updated the info on the car and thanks for the information.

Has anyone got pictures for tearing down the top end of their motor? I.e., manifold removal, heads and most importantly fan and shroud. Also, have you got any tips I can use. I want to install a new cam, springs etc. What I'm mainly concerned about is the radiator removal. Thanks, Ken

Jeff, thanks for all the feedback. I'm thinking of taking on this project over the winter here in Idaho. If you could forward some picks that would be great. Ken, my email address is krscholz@msn.com

How difficult was it to remove the fan and shroud. Have you got a procedure you can share with us?

Jeff, take a look at the Tech graph from CompCams and you will see that the horsepower drops at 5,000 RPM with the 268 cam. Unlike the XE262H which maintains its higher horsepower a little longer. Go to CompCams and print out both tech reports and compare them side by side and you'll see the 262...

Here is the best guy that I have found to talk to about this issue. His name is Mike at CompCams. Here's a guy that done the work and knows what he's talking about from experience. Keep in mind this is the "Poor Man's" route to increased HP assuming everything is stock on your car. He recommends...