Camshaft noise

[SouthwestSpider]

Sorry you already bought the tool (though you'll be glad you did)
I've been starting to assemble a "kit" of sorts, that would have the tool and many differing sizes of shims, with the idea that we could pass it around. Use the shim you need, replace with the ones you don't. Maybe contribute your own spares, etc etc.

Sounds like an outstanding idea!
I have some of the valve tappets from a set of camshafts I would contribute if they are still usable. I'm quite intimidated by this process - but I will work within the suggestions I've been given - I'd love to see this "Italian girlfriend" of mine back on the road.

[SouthwestSpider]

I had a blast from the past a few months ago, was rummaging around my toolbox and came upon a whole bunch of fiat valve shims from the 70's. We used to do a lot of em back then, they would break the belt and bend the valves.
Keith

This repair happened because the belt broke? You've had a lot of great experience Keith.

[dmwhiteoak]

Ah Maytag, you are THE most agreeable person on the forum to disagree with, always a gentleman even when you are wrong
Me, someone called me grouchy a few weeks back. Guess I'm not as diplomatic.

As Mark said, you shouldn't need loctite if torqued correctly. BUT..........I use loctite on cam bolts, crank bolts, just about anything I consider critical on any engine I am working on. That little bottle is never far away..

You have GOT to have some way to hold the pulleys stationary to get em tight. You did not have that bolt properly torqued or it would not have come loose.
Keith

That was me Kieth, Sorry, I meant nothing by it but it was a dinky little fish though.

[fiat218]

Would the loosened camshaft pulley bolt allow oil to leak???

not in and of itself. but a loosened bolt could certainly lead to failure of the seals.

No need to feel bad about using the wrong terminology, as you commented above. We all learn as we go. And as you point out, the nuances of certain terms and phrases can very from forum to forum, and group to group. Most of the folks here are quite reasonable and generous in the offers to help. as a matter of fact, I think it's possible I'm the biggest jack-a$$ here... and I'll still help any way I can!

I think it's possible I'm the biggest jack-a$$ here<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< u think so?