please look at my camshaft pics and tell how they look!!!!

[hogggman]

Hi all,
removed my rocker covers today on my noisy v6(well,did the driver`s side,as that`s where tapping noise seems loudest)and took some pictures for you all to peruse.you may notice a broken bit of casting,which worried me greatly as i didn`t know where the bits were,but then i found the missing bit on the underside of the cover,held by a stud which had come away with it.please take a few moments to look at my pics.they`re at

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i tried doing this earlier,but there wre inappropriate links at the top of the page,so,for any moderators,it`s just the pics this time,please have a peek if you can.
thanks
jamie

[mister munkey]

This poor hedgehog lover has been bashing away at this for months now, poor chap, but a respectful 10/10 for effort.

I can see nothing in those pics that looks amiss, many out there have a better eye than me though.

Any help chaps?

[hogggman]

not sure about the hedgehog lover bit...........anyway,i now wonder whether any of that broken casting might have found its way under a spring or something?i`ve flushed the engine twice when changing the oil,but would happily do it again.
jamie

[dreamwarrioruk]

with the bit of casting thats broken are all the bits there, ie is there anyway any bits could of dropped in.
sorry thats not much help not had anything to do with the petrol engine. btw nice chear photos.
wish you all the best to cure your longrunning saga.

[dandywarhol]

The bit we need to see most is the peak (pointy bit) of the cam - they're a bit out of focus unfortunately.

The second last pic looks as though the cam is quitely worn at the peak but difficult to see. If it is then that would certainly account for noise.

The cams do have a dull wear on them - I wouldn't have expected that with a roller follower that this design has - I reckon the cams should be shiney.

What's worrying is the damage to the cap. I wonder if this has been bodged up with another set of cams at some time due to the original cam breaking, which in turn has broken the cap. If the cam is unsupported then it can crack. The dull wear could be due to another cam fitted to the original followers with which they aren't matched for wear

I can't help but wonder if the original seller knew about this damage/bodgery and that's why it was sold as seen for the price you paid for it Jamie

[PixieAndTheMoon]

Hoggs how many Batteries does it need? <wry smile>

Said The Pixie Jo

[dandywarhol]

I was going to ask if there was any chance of a discount on a rabbit for SWMBO

[PixieAndTheMoon]

I am a lady what does SWMBO mean (keen to learn) erm maybe !

The Pixie of "pixie and the Moon"

Jo

[mister munkey]

She Who Must Be Obeyed, I believe.

Women wouldn't understand . . .

[PixieAndTheMoon]

I guess because I am obeyed I don't need to understand eh:o)

Jo

Ok that's enough daft post's from me ....

[brorabongo]

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Sign of work been done aftermarket? Long stud on one side, short stud on all the others?

[cheffy34]

Nice one hogman, i wish i could help but i can't, i am following this post with huge interest tho, us v6ers need stick together i hope you manage to sort it

[dandywarhol]

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Sign of work been done aftermarket? Long stud on one side, short stud on all the others?

Looks like the long one could be for keeping the camcover on Brora

[hogggman]

hi all,
it now looks as though i need to source a replacement camshaft and cam followers.can anyone suggest a breakers that might have a v6 petrol?
thanks
jamie

[Richard D]

My mate has a p reg mx6 in with a v6 in (the one I had the dash and some switches and other bits off) I believe it may be the same engine, will ask if he is breaking the engine down as I dont know if it is a runner or not. will let you know. will call in and see him tomorrow.