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I just inspected my cam bearing(s). w/in..

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Old Sep 30, 2000 | 09:54 PM
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I just inspected my cam bearing(s). w/in..

Well I could only see one of them. Okay I think i might of etched/scratched some of the cam bearings because I think I pulled the cam out at an angle, thus the distro gear touched the bearing(s). Anyways, the scratches don't look too deep IMO. Am I okay here or should I be worried??. I wish I had a digital camera to show you guys.
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Old Sep 30, 2000 | 10:18 PM
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From what you describe (& me reading something into it), I would say not loose any sleep over this. Cam bearings don't have any overlay that can get "balled up". In fact, until I installed my own cam bearings, every time I had it done by a "shop", I could barely get the cam to turn after installation. This required scrapeing the bearings, which left them pretty "cobby", but they worked fine.
I assume the engine is still in the vehicle & that is why you can't examine all the bearings. Otherwise, use an inspection or dental mirror.
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Old Oct 1, 2000 | 01:44 AM
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I second FJK.

I wouldn't worry about it.

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Old Oct 1, 2000 | 12:40 PM
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at this point i'm not sure it matters but i wouldn't worry about it either.

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