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rbr31andrew

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If I plan on NOT using the Variable cam timing,

do I still need to feed the VCT with oil?????? by means of external or the 'new' internal method i have read about......

In all the threads I have read they show ways to get oil to the VCT but no ones talked about if you are not using the VCT does it still need oil run to it or not?

I believe the oil being fed there may also lube that front cam journal?

Also i noticed that the large hole located near the Original VCT feed in the RB25 head is a different size/shape to the RB30E block. Does this matter? will it seal?

is anything done? which head gasket is used?

Thanks for you time!

Regards,

Andrew

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headgasket suits the block,

everywhere i have read suggests that u need to still feed oil to the vct to keep the front cam journal lubed, i however did not supply any oil to the vct. i got some advice from a good drag mate of mine who has done 6 or 7 rb30det builds in many road and drag cars and none of them have had oil supplied there and he has not seen a drama yet.

as for the different shaped hole in the head, u do need to weld up the difference, or drill and tap the small hole in the head and insert a grub screw otherwise oil will mix with your coolant (not good)

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