I'm just sorting the last few bits on my EFi RST and one of the jobs on the list is to replace the cam and lifters as it's got a bit of top end rattle, it looks simple enough in the haynes manual but has anybody got any tips as it's my first cam swap?

Also I can't see any reason why I can't change the cam and lifters with out removing the head, am I right or am I missing something?

Is it a good idea to replace the valve springs or will I be ok using the original springs?

Cheers,
Dave.

 

Its a very simple job if you take your time.

Hardest bit will be replacing the valve springs without taking the head off, you can buy a tool to presurise the cylinders to stop the valves falling in.

Other than that its a simple case of unbolting the bits, slotting the new one in.

Make sure you fit the cam belt before bolting the rocker arms back on though.

Matt.