WORN CAM?

[burgessovsalford]

Can I tell if my cam is worn on my 1.2 without actually taking it out? I mean by just taking the rocker cover off can I check it that way.

Also how would a measure it to see if its worn or if its ok?

[Stuart]

to get a vauge idea take the oil cap off and run your finger over the exposed cam lobes, if you feel very rough or edges then you have a worn cam. and apparently once the cam starts to wear a little it will waer quite quickly.


i took a std cam from wills old 1.2 engine and the cam was nearly round lmao

[Nova-Boy]

Does it make a tapping noise as the cams are running round. This sometimes indicates a worn cam (or just not enough oil!!)

[YellowTurbo]

just take the rocker cover off, only about 8 x 10mm bolts and the cam will be fully exposed for inspection....mine used to tap like crazy cause my cam was worn...just swapped it for a sport one :evil:

[PeteG]

As already said remove cover and check visually. as the followers are narrower than the cam lobes,there'll be quite an obvious step in the top of the lobes.