Rusty cam gear sprockets
#2
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How well do they fit on the ends of the camshaft? If the are very snug and have to go on straight to fit then i would say they are fine. If there is any noticeable wobble or tilt to the fit as they slide along the cam end I would say change them.
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I would be concerned with the possible lubricating effects of the assembly paste both on the inside and, more critically, on the stepped end of the cam face. The consequences of a lubricating effect might mean premature loosening of that cam sprocket hub, and then hammering of the keyway and everything else that goes with the slight rotational movement. I think I'd just be using them clean and dry if they're still dimensionally OK.
#7
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I would replace these parts and install them dry,
any lubricant will reduce the clamping effect given by the cam bolt,
and thus cause possibly catastrophic damage.
It is common for these parts to crack along one of their shanks, with the corrosion on the inside of the spider bore it may have a place to happen.
These are critical to cam timing
any lubricant will reduce the clamping effect given by the cam bolt,
and thus cause possibly catastrophic damage.
It is common for these parts to crack along one of their shanks, with the corrosion on the inside of the spider bore it may have a place to happen.
These are critical to cam timing
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Agree with the above, get new ones and install dry.
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Hey, not a bad price for a Porsche part. For the price of new it makes sense to replace it. I do have some discoloration on the cam noses as well, but noting to be done about that unfortunately.
#10
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for the cams dress the surface with some 600 grit and oil ,
clean with acetone when your ready to fit the new parts,
be careful with the front seals so they dont get acetone on them
clean with acetone when your ready to fit the new parts,
be careful with the front seals so they dont get acetone on them
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REPLACE THEM. Mine were rusty that broke when the end of the cam shaft broke off on the drivers side and am currently replacing all the valves on that side.
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I'm convinced! I'll replace them.
Mrmerlin any special reason for acetone? Will denatured alcohol work? I have that at hand. Front seals will be replaced.
Mrmerlin any special reason for acetone? Will denatured alcohol work? I have that at hand. Front seals will be replaced.
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acetone will evaporate the quickest and leave the surface grease free,
alcohol may not cut the oil from the metal as well
alcohol may not cut the oil from the metal as well