Warped cam shaft?

[StreetNewb]

Soo I was taking apart my engine to get to the head gasket and I mis-read the manual and unbolted the cam shaft in reverse order :S (unbolted it in tightening order).

The head I did in correct order, but I'm worried I may have warped the cam shaft? Should I just purchase a new one anyways (even if it's not warped)? It has 160,000 miles on it.



PS: I'm 17 and I've never taken a mechanics class in my life, I know this is stupid to even attempt xD.

[4thgentuner]

unbolt the camshaft?

u mean the valve train/rocker assembly...

ur ok

do u have a torque wrench?, its recommended,
cuz the head needs to be tightened n 3 stages,
and the valve train needs to b torque'd also

[StreetNewb]

OK good haha. Yeah after I replace the head gasket and get the head re-surfaced I'll get one from lordco for $80 . It's finger tight, 29lbs, and 49 lbs right? Can't remember, have to check the manual

[deevergote]

Yeah, the head is the part that's most likely to warp. The camshaft really shouldn't be in any danger. Definitely have a manual handy for torque specs and tightening/loosening order. Be sure you fully understand what you're doing before you pick up a tool... You're much less likely to have to learn a lesson the hard way if you do it like that!

If you're going to get a new camshaft, why not just upgrade? A Bisimoto Stage 1 is a bolt in deal... as is a Delta 260 or 272 (Bisi is a little pricier, but the better option)

[StreetNewb]

Guess I won't need a new camshaft. I'll just get a mechanic to take off the intake manifold and timing belt/water pump, take off head, replace head gasket, place head back on, put new timing belt/water pump back on, bolt the intake manifold back on and I'll put everything else back on.

but yeah I picked up one of the manuals a while back for $6 xD