The camshaft is broken on this 2.2L 4 cyl. Im going to replace it along with
new lifters. The cam bearings are not going to be replaced. The engine has a
lot of miles on it and Im just trying to get it going for basic
transportation without breaking the bank. Is it going to cause problems
going with the old bearings?
Thanks for the opinions
> The camshaft is broken on this 2.2L 4 cyl. Im going to replace it along
> with new lifters. The cam bearings are not going to be replaced. The
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> Thanks for the opinions
I have yet to see a cam break and not cause damage to the cam bearings,
lifters and depending on how it broke, other internal engine damage.
I would replace the cam, bearings and lifters at a bear minimum. The cam
bearings are not that expensive.
I wouldn't plan on the engine lasting a whole lot longer without a complete
rebuild either.
Whitelightning - 25 Aug 2007 02:22 GMT
>> The camshaft is broken on this 2.2L 4 cyl. Im going to replace it along
>> with new lifters. The cam bearings are not going to be replaced. The
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> I wouldn't plan on the engine lasting a whole lot longer without a
> complete rebuild either.
Bigger unknown is why did cam break uin the first place.
Whitelightning
Larry - 25 Aug 2007 19:45 GMT
The cam broke because of the engine jumped time. The tensioner was worn out.
The window of opportunity for working on the engine is limited so Im doing
what I can when I can. Are replacing the cam bearings a big job once the cam
is out? I have yet to know what all is damaged. The engine might not be
worth saving.
Thanks
>>> The camshaft is broken on this 2.2L 4 cyl. Im going to replace it along
>>> with new lifters. The cam bearings are not going to be replaced. The
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> Bigger unknown is why did cam break uin the first place.
> Whitelightning
Steve W. - 25 Aug 2007 20:33 GMT
I wouldn't bother that engine is likely scrap. If the timing jumped
enough for the cam to break your going to find a lot more damage. Plan
on probable piston damage from the valves hitting them. Major valve
damage and probably the head has a few cracks from the beating the
valves and guides took. Your also going to find you will need new push
rods and lifters and cam bearings. It is also possible that the lifter
gallery has a few cracks as well. Plan on dropping the pan to find all
the bits of iron from the destroyed parts.
Basically I would yank the engine and buy a replacement from a yard
before I would bother working on the one you have.
> The cam broke because of the engine jumped time. The tensioner was worn out.
> The window of opportunity for working on the engine is limited so Im doing
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> Thanks

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Steve W.
Whitelightning - 26 Aug 2007 02:25 GMT
>I wouldn't bother that engine is likely scrap. If the timing jumped enough
>for the cam to break your going to find a lot more damage. Plan on probable
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> Basically I would yank the engine and buy a replacement from a yard before
> I would bother working on the one you have.
I am going to agree here, it is not cost effective to repair that engine,
lets not
forget possible bent rods.
Whitelightning
Meat Plow - 25 Aug 2007 17:50 GMT
>> The camshaft is broken on this 2.2L 4 cyl. Im going to replace it along
>> with new lifters. The cam bearings are not going to be replaced. The
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> I wouldn't plan on the engine lasting a whole lot longer without a complete
> rebuild either.
What about bent/broken valves?