[Shotimes] CAM bearings and/or CAMs

[Paul L Fisher]

Oh no, not again! Oh that's right we had this discussion on the V8 list.

While you are correct that there are not cam bearing inserts a la rod
bearing and main bearing, there are cam bearings, they just happen to be
part of the head.


Paul L Fisher

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-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Ron Nottingham
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 9:04 AM
To: Johnsho92; shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] CAM bearings and/or CAMs

Impossible, since the SHO does not use cam bearings.

Since he ran low on oil, the knocking is from a spun rod bearing or two
(maybe more). Doubt very seriously that it could be just valve shims. Drop
the oil pan, and look at the last couple of rod bearings (#5 & #6, gearbox
side). Also, check the condition of the crank. If it is scored too much, you
need to find a different crank, or have the current crank machined. Then
purchase oversize rod bearings.

Go to http://www.shonutperformance.com/ for parts.

Ron Nottingham - Dalton, GA
89 325i
90 SHO

"It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile"

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Johnsho92" <john_sho92@yahoo.com>


> Hello,,
>
> I have a friend in Rockwall Texas who, aparrently ran
> low on oil, now has a loud knocking noise.   Turns
> out, it's a CAM bearing, and looking for one or maybe
> two..
>
>
>
> How much do they run?
>
> Where can I help him order one?
>
> What else could be wrong?
>
>
>
> It's been, or he has determined, that it's the bearing
> between the last two cylinders on the passenger-side
> closest to the firewall.   I think Exhaust CAM.   Any
> ideas, suggestions? Thanks. :)  Appreciate all the
> help you can.



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