Project 6.0L Sedan

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Last update before the weekend as I am headed up to NJMP. Last break before diving into this non-stop for the 2 weekends after.

I used Steve's Crane Cams tool to replace the springs/retainers/seals on the LS1. I messed around and took too much time, so I ended up not getting done with a pair of springs before I had to head out. Once I got home later that night, I took care of the last 2.

With the tool it is fairly straight forward. I had the rockers out, so just bolt the tool down where the rockers used to bolt down. Make sure the piston is at the top of the cylinder in case you drop a valve. With the piston at the top, the valve won't drop down far enough that you cant just grab it.


Then just tighten down on this bolt till the springs compress, lightly tap the old springs with the hammer, and this will help pop the retainers/valve off the spring. Tighten down a bit more and pull out the retainers. Unbolt the compression piece of the tool and pull out springs/seals. Installation is reverse of removal. Quite easy. I almost messed up on one cylinder and had an "oh shit" moment when I realized I didnt have the cylinder at the top. We held the valve, and I rotated the crank to the top and no harm/no foul.


And...finishing up.



I didnt have time to take care of the oil pump/pan due to a class I had to go to; but next update will be oil pump/pan/timing the motor. From there I have to install the BMW water temp sender (threads right into head no modification), and then install the BMW dummy oil pressure gauge. A 12x1.5 tap into a piece on the oil filter housing solves that.