Where does Cams E1 and E5 go?

02saturDen · 03-04-2013, 12:44 AM

E1 and E5 on the cams... where does each go on a 02 vue AWD? 3.0 v6 L81. I took the heads off, and the cams were moved around by someone. Now I do not know where each cam goes. The only ones I removed were the exhaust cams to get to the head bolts. The vehicle is a 02 saturn vue 3.0. it has the L81 v 6. Same is used in the Cadillac Catera - Saab - etc. On the cams, there are factory markings. One came has E1 ans the other has E5 inscribed. It is not noticeable until you clean the cams. The marking is next to the first cap. Which one goes to which head?

I know I was supposed to mark them, but I had set them in a box the same as they came off. However, a maintenance person relocated them by tossing the box they were in - into the dumpster. Thanks

far2grumpy · 03-04-2013, 10:50 AM

Were the cam bearing caps left with the cams? They're supposed to be stamped either L or R.

L is for rear bank (1, 3, 5) - next to firewall.

If this sounds vague its only because I don't have a 3.0 and am looking for something useful in service manual.

03-04-2013, 12:44 AM	#1
02saturDen New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 3	Where does Cams E1 and E5 go? E1 and E5 on the cams... where does each go on a 02 vue AWD? 3.0 v6 L81. I took the heads off, and the cams were moved around by someone. Now I do not know where each cam goes. The only ones I removed were the exhaust cams to get to the head bolts. The vehicle is a 02 saturn vue 3.0. it has the L81 v 6. Same is used in the Cadillac Catera - Saab - etc. On the cams, there are factory markings. One came has E1 ans the other has E5 inscribed. It is not noticeable until you clean the cams. The marking is next to the first cap. Which one goes to which head? I know I was supposed to mark them, but I had set them in a box the same as they came off. However, a maintenance person relocated them by tossing the box they were in - into the dumpster. Thanks

03-04-2013, 10:50 AM	#2
far2grumpy Master Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 8,126 far2grumpy's Photos 2005 VUE 3.5L 2007 VUE 3.5L	Re: Where does Cams E1 and E5 go? Were the cam bearing caps left with the cams? They're supposed to be stamped either L or R. L is for rear bank (1, 3, 5) - next to firewall. If this sounds vague its only because I don't have a 3.0 and am looking for something useful in service manual. ... I visit forum monthly, if at all. Feel free to send private messages if you think I can help. Don't use visitor message as I never check those.

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