Kris H Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I was going to upgrade my cams when i saw this.. the car had a new oil pump installed when i got it dont know the reason for this ?,, oil pressure is about 6-8 bar at idle when cold and about 3 when warm, i always let i warm up before i rew it and so on,, i have driven it about 4000 km since i got it 3 years ago, the caps look worn to me but dont know how they are supposed to look ? and there are some metal pushed out to the edge,, can this bee repaired or do i need a new head:( ? any input appreciated. cheers kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris H Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 nobody ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartmann Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 as long there is no big groves in the caps . (feel wirh a nail) no wory chris ... and the metal on the side edge just get it out of the way .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco79 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 It might be just the angle but the cam seat looks worn almost oval in the 2nd picture is this the case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris H Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 no big groves in any of the caps or seats, seat is not worn oval just looks like it in the picture,, really hope your right hartmann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 They look fine, most engines of this sort of age will have a bit of scoring from dirty oil and general old age and poverty, I wouldn't worry about them at all. If you have access to accurate measurement tools you could attempt some checking, but camshaft bearings are very hard to measure properly without sophisticated gear. I'd just leave well alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris H Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 thanks for the help:) i will remove the head and scrape all metal off from outside the bearings and just give it a god clean,, i have new steam seals/ springs/ retainers and cams going in anyways will make installation much easier with the head off.. thanks again kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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