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If I use this (slightly damaged) cam....
by
hippiekiller
on 02 Feb, 2012 15:57
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...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.
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#1
by
maxfax
on 02 Feb, 2012 16:41
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You should be fine with that.. Lots of people out there have run cams like that with no ill effects..
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#2
by
410
on 02 Feb, 2012 19:51
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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.
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#3
by
Powjetta
on 02 Feb, 2012 20:52
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Mine looks like that now, and I have put 30K miles on it like that.
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#4
by
hippiekiller
on 03 Feb, 2012 07:22
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Right on, just needed a second opinion....
What kind of sealant does one use on the cam seal end?
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#5
by
Mark(The Miser)UK
on 04 Feb, 2012 01:30
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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 
Sealant? Try a smear of engine oil.
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#6
by
regcheeseman
on 04 Feb, 2012 03:21
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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.
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#7
by
hippiekiller
on 04 Feb, 2012 06:02
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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?
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#8
by
Powjetta
on 04 Feb, 2012 09:00
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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.
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#9
by
RadoTD
on 04 Feb, 2012 18:26
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Haha, I always wondered why my cam had that chunk missing! Now I know
