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Cam Bearings ??? Or lack of.... 200 1989

posted by  jguerra3235 on  Thu Dec 13 10:14 CST 2007
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I really need to get this job done soon as possible. So I might just skip the head gasket. It is an "M" cam so I will go ahead and replace it with an "A" cam.

" You said that the cam was "Stiff" and hard to turn by hand. when you used the wrench, did it pop like it should to the next place, or did it just meander slowly? "

You definitely could not turn the cam sprocket by hand. It did "pop" or kind of "jumped" when it moved past the lobes. I could turn it with a wrench and a firm grip.

"I can post a movie of me turning my "spare head" with a wrench if you have any questions on how it should turn, or how the bearings should look."

That would be very helpful. I would really appreciate that.

"Did the failure occur right after a cold start, or was the engine warm?"

It occurred early in the morning about 40 degrees lightly raining. I had driven for about 10 miles at about 65 to 70 mph (2000 - 2500 RPM). I did not notice any strange ticking, tapping or knocking sounds.

I am nervous about oil getting to the top of the cylinder head. What is the best way to verify that oil is reaching the top on these engines. Forgive me I am really a Mopar and Chevy man.





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