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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: hippiekiller on February 02, 2012, 06:57:21 pm

Title: If I use this (slightly damaged) cam....
Post by: hippiekiller on February 02, 2012, 06:57:21 pm

...whats the worst that could happen? Trying to do an emergency overhaul on my parts head....

 No damage to the journal or anything, 'bearing' surface looks good, would mostly just be worried about proper lubrication...

Thanks.

Title: Re: If I use this (slightly damaged) cam....
Post by: maxfax on February 02, 2012, 07:41:34 pm

You should be fine with that..   Lots of people out there have run cams like that with no ill effects..

Title: Re: If I use this (slightly damaged) cam....
Post by: 410 on February 02, 2012, 10:51:59 pm

x2.  I've come close to doing the same thing by forgetting the cam locking tool before turning it over.  I'm sure it'll be fine.

Title: Re: If I use this (slightly damaged) cam....
Post by: Powjetta on February 02, 2012, 11:52:31 pm

Mine looks like that now, and I have put 30K miles on it like that.

Title: Re: If I use this (slightly damaged) cam....
Post by: hippiekiller on February 03, 2012, 10:22:28 am

Right on, just needed a second opinion....

What kind of sealant does one use on the cam seal end?

Title: Re: If I use this (slightly damaged) cam....
Post by: Mark(The Miser)UK on February 04, 2012, 04:30:08 am

Quote from: hippiekiller on February 03, 2012, 10:22:28 am

Right on, just needed a second opinion....

What kind of sealant does one use on the cam seal end?

At least you won't be being clever like I assume, the PO thought he was, and using the slot as a tightening lever ;D

Sealant? Try a smear of engine oil.

Title: Re: If I use this (slightly damaged) cam....
Post by: regcheeseman on February 04, 2012, 06:21:48 am

I did that to a cam two weeks ago when I forgot the locking bar was still in  ::)

I used a small grinding disc to put a chamfer on the leading edge of the cracked piece to prevent it from gouging into the cam retainer caps.

Title: Re: If I use this (slightly damaged) cam....
Post by: hippiekiller on February 04, 2012, 09:02:40 am

I noticed when I dissassambled it that there was some sealant applied around the cam seal and on the first bearing retainer (not on the journal obviously) Is this normal?

Title: Re: If I use this (slightly damaged) cam....
Post by: Powjetta on February 04, 2012, 12:00:59 pm

I use the RTV mostly at the corners and transitions of that cam plastic/ rubber piece, nothing inside and no marks on the seal with several VC changes.

Title: Re: If I use this (slightly damaged) cam....
Post by: RadoTD on February 04, 2012, 09:26:38 pm

Haha, I always wondered why my cam had that chunk missing! Now I know  ;)