weekend project--any tips?

[STATEOFCLARITY]

soo.. I am going to try and do VCG, Cam seals, plugs and tensioner seals on my b5 s4 avant this weekend or next. (Depending on when I get up the nerve to start it) I ordered the kit from Blauparts and also a Bentley manual should be here tomorrow. Does anyone have the tool needed for the Tensioner or know of a local place to rent one (south denver area). This will be my first time taking on a DIY task like this, so any tips would be great. Or if anyone is willing to lend a hand.. beer and cash could be arranged. Let me know Thanks guys!

[02alltoad]

are you going to pull the cams out and do the t/b and where do you live?

[STATEOFCLARITY]

The TB has been done a few months ago, just need to take care of these leaky gaskets/seals, I live in Centennial

[02alltoad]

so are you going to pull the cams out or leave them in and try and slip the ten gasket and plug in?

[STATEOFCLARITY]

I was going to try and Slip them in not sure if that would be the best way?? or to actually pull the Cams. is it tough to slip them in?

[02alltoad]

the hardest part is cleaning out all the old oil/dirt or sometime ive seen gasket sealant in there, theres not alot of room to work in there so take your time, brake clean works wonders along with a 90 deg pick tool. when are you planing to start this project?

[STATEOFCLARITY]

Not too sure when I will start....I still need to track down the tensioner tool. I may just order one and start next weekend. However, i am getting anxious to start ASAP. I do have some brake cleaner, thanks for the tip on that. I have done some searching and the pick tool pops up alot i am going to go out and get some o ring picks. How long do you think this work should take? I have also heard seen mixed ideas on using sealant on the half moon and the tensioner seal..anythoughts?

[02alltoad]

i try not to use sealant, BUT if i feel that i didnt get the area clean clean then i use VERY little on the half moon. a few other things ive run into, one of the guide sleaves falls out completely, thats bad but rare, theres a screen in the tensioner oil passage that likes to fall out while your trying to put it back together, that causes a bad leak. ill look and see how many tools i have and let you know, and if you have any time this week you can come by my shop and look cause i will be doing this to my car and i have a few tensioners laying around so you can get a good idea of what your up against.

heres a pic of what my car currently looks like

[STATEOFCLARITY]

I will keep that in mind... Thanks man. I will def try to make some time this week, i think that would help out a lot! I really appreciate it. I will PM you early this week and see if we can set something up or you can let me know when is good for you.
GL with your car.

You still liking your JHM SS??

[afozzie40]

i try not to use sealant, BUT if i feel that i didnt get the area clean clean then i use VERY little on the half moon. a few other things ive run into, one of the guide sleaves falls out completely, thats bad but rare, theres a screen in the tensioner oil passage that likes to fall out while your trying to put it back together, that causes a bad leak. ill look and see how many tools i have and let you know, and if you have any time this week you can come by my shop and look cause i will be doing this to my car and i have a few tensioners laying around so you can get a good idea of what your up against.

heres a pic of what my car currently looks like

you putting in your BTs now?

[02alltoad]

no the heads are not ready yet, and neither is the block so in the mean time im just doing the t/b w/p and v/c gaskets chain ten gaskets and cam seals, also JHM'S fmic, JHM 5mm intake spacers, JHM eletric fan kit, APR Y pipe, and 034 street den motor mounts. thats just on the engine when im done with that the tranny comes out and will be getting a rebuild with a .60 6th gear from JHM an alum flywheel with a stage 3 clutch masters kit the rest of the JHM shifter linkage, the JHM Solid Shifter Centering Spring, 034 street den tran mounts and i think thats it for now.

here are the heads im working on now one almost done and the other i havent started on yet.



and yes im still loving the JHM SS and cant wait till im done with the rest of it. Oh btw you couldnt tell that i really like Jason at JHM could you, so if anyone needs/wants any of his products let me know i/he can get anything that you could want his site isnt even close to showing what he has/can get. im trying to become a dealer for him so any help would be greatly apprreciated.

[02alltoad]

here are the valve covers i just did.

crappy pic i was in a hurry to get home, they will be red tomorrow!!