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Black_shadow2010

By Black_shadow2010
January 31, 2018 in Gen III & Gen IV V8 Engines (LS-Based)

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Black_shadow2010

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Black_shadow2010

Posted January 31, 2018

Posted January 31, 2018

Before I get any farther on this build. Should I replace the old cam retainer plate?

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bgbdwlf2500

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bgbdwlf2500

Posted January 31, 2018

Posted January 31, 2018

if you're doing a build/rebuild I would think you would want to replace any and every part you could while you have it torn down.

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