Cam Change questions
03-24-2004, 10:04 PM
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Cam Change questions
I was wondering how many hours is a cam changed billed at?
what's book rate on it ?
Also how many hours to change springs aswell
just having a hard time finding somone to do the work on my truck as i'm really busy with work
jim
what's book rate on it ?
Also how many hours to change springs aswell
just having a hard time finding somone to do the work on my truck as i'm really busy with work
jim
03-24-2004, 10:40 PM
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If you go by the book a cam change will cost alot. Book time includes removing the heads to remove the lifters.
My buddy and I charge $300 for a cam and spring change but, I think the going rate is about $400 at a respectable speed shop. However, I don't know for sure as I have never paid for work on my truck, besides the exhaust.
My buddy and I charge $300 for a cam and spring change but, I think the going rate is about $400 at a respectable speed shop. However, I don't know for sure as I have never paid for work on my truck, besides the exhaust.
03-25-2004, 01:34 PM
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is degreeing a Cam really needed ?
I'm just a Newbie on the internal stuff
and to pull the heads to do the springs ?
i have head studs if that makes any difference
oh and by the way i just quoted 13.5 hours for cam change from i guy that use very rarely
i almost fell of my chair he said that i need to drop my oil pan ..so I'm not going to him to get any work done
Also any recommendation on a spring tool ?
I'm just a Newbie on the internal stuff
and to pull the heads to do the springs ?
i have head studs if that makes any difference
oh and by the way i just quoted 13.5 hours for cam change from i guy that use very rarely
i almost fell of my chair he said that i need to drop my oil pan ..so I'm not going to him to get any work done
Also any recommendation on a spring tool ?
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03-25-2004, 01:54 PM
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I changed mine(cam only) in about four hours by myself being very cautious and taking my time. I could see springs taking an extra two if I had changed them then. I could probablly do it in half the time now with and extra set of hands. A buddy of mine locally charges $350 for a cam/spring swap.
03-25-2004, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by GMC SKI
is degreeing a Cam really needed ?
I'm just a Newbie on the internal stuff
and to pull the heads to do the springs ?
i have head studs if that makes any difference
oh and by the way i just quoted 13.5 hours for cam change from i guy that use very rarely
i almost fell of my chair he said that i need to drop my oil pan ..so I'm not going to him to get any work done
Also any recommendation on a spring tool ?
I'm just a Newbie on the internal stuff
and to pull the heads to do the springs ?
i have head studs if that makes any difference
oh and by the way i just quoted 13.5 hours for cam change from i guy that use very rarely
i almost fell of my chair he said that i need to drop my oil pan ..so I'm not going to him to get any work done
Also any recommendation on a spring tool ?