Bent Rod Ls-1
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Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Miami Fl
thanks man!
Hey i really think that cam is a lot tougher than that roller. I turned the engine slowly and felt the lobe and looked at it. Other than the surface finish there was no damage.
Time will tell, I'm an honest guy and i really value everyone's honest opinion. If it fails again i'll let ya know.
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Joined: Feb 2009
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From: North Port Florida
Actually, I didn't. The cam lobe was getting the same amount of lift on that lifter. The surface of the cam was not polished but it wasn't pitted or irregular. I got my finger in there and felt it. I replaced all the lifters on the passenger side and torqued the head down and reassembled it.
If the same thing happens again i'll swap that engine out for another one i have. I hate dealing with with these valve train issues.
The amount of time/ money it would have taken to swap the cam and both heads is something this engine isn't worth.
Its at 160k
If the same thing happens again i'll swap that engine out for another one i have. I hate dealing with with these valve train issues.
The amount of time/ money it would have taken to swap the cam and both heads is something this engine isn't worth.
Its at 160k
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Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Miami Fl
thanks man!
Hey i really think that cam is a lot tougher than that roller. I turned the engine slowly and felt the lobe and looked at it. Other than the surface finish there was no damage.
Time will tell, I'm an honest guy and i really value everyone's honest opinion. If it fails again i'll let ya know.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Melbourne FL
Given the amount of miles already on the engine; I think you did the right thing in just fixing what was known to be bad. Like you said, if it fails again, it would be cheaper just to swap it out with a lower mileage engine especially since you have another spare laying around for little to no expense.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Gatineau Quebec
Man if I could do all this work myself I'd do exactly what your doing given you have spare parts/engine, and I'm confidend that your motor will be good for many more miles, If not eh! you tried ...the best of luck to you, enjoy 
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From: Miami Fl
Given the amount of miles already on the engine; I think you did the right thing in just fixing what was known to be bad. Like you said, if it fails again, it would be cheaper just to swap it out with a lower mileage engine especially since you have another spare laying around for little to no expense.
I'm sure i'll hang for while longer, who knows maybe the economy will pick up and everything starts shaping up better in the future.
