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    How many shop hours are necessary to replace a car's camshaft?
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    Most shops will mark it off around 16 hours, if everything goes well. The most time-consuming part is pulling out the engine and putting it back in. Replacing the actual camshaft is pretty easy and quick.
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    How do I go about putting pistons and connecting a rod in a camshaft?
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    The cam shaft is part of the valve train, and the pistons and connecting rods is part of the crank shaft assembly. The two are connected by the timing gears and chain.
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    What holds the camshaft in the correct position and stops it from coming out during normal engine operation?
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    Cam shaft retainer or thrust plate are common names. It's a piece that's bolted onto the engine block before putting the timing gear on.
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    Do I have to remove the fuel pump in order to get the old camshaft out?
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    Depends on where your pump runs through and whether you are pulling the motor or not.
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