1990 NA 1.6 Inlet Camshaft

Anthug · Post by **Anthug** » Sat Sep 25, 2004 2:04 pm

Hi All,

I am in the process of rebuilding a replacement cylinder head for my engine
(1990 1.6L).

Just found out the locating dowel pin for the cam gear on the inlet camshaft
has been snapped off.

Does anyone have a spare inlet cam for a 1.6 they want to sell?

Regards,

Anthony.

Jeff · Post by **Jeff** » Sat Sep 25, 2004 8:58 pm

if you're in Auckland, City Garage has a spare head sitting around at the
moment...

Anthug · Post by **Anthug** » Sat Sep 25, 2004 10:42 pm

Thanks Jeff, will give them a call on Monday.

Fletch · Post by **Fletch** » Sun Sep 26, 2004 7:18 am

It shouldn't be that hard to just remove and replace the dowel...

its 5mm diameter, and any engineering supply can give you what you need
(about 5mm diameter and 10-15mm long), I think I payed 50c or $2 ? nearly
nothing.

You could try removal either by applying heat, and then tapping the
cam-shaft with a hammer while the offending end was facing downwards (ie.
shock/gravity)

Or, drill/tap a small hole down the middle of it and extract it with a
screw?

In any case, I think you can solve this problem for way less than the price
of a camshaft or head...

Fletch.

Anthug · Post by **Anthug** » Mon Sep 27, 2004 9:18 am

Thanks Fletch, great information, had wondered about it being removable.

Shall give it a try.

Anthony.

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