Would you run this cam?

[jos51700]

This is out of an '02 Neon. The timing belt let go and it forced valves and pistons into unholy matrimony.

The valves are easy, I'm not worried about that, but this one exhaust lobe on this cam is kinda rough. This is a roller cam with moderate spring pressure and I'm tempted to run it. It's not worn below the surface of the unworn surface of the cam but it's clearly been brinnelling.

I just called Oregon Cam grinders and the fella on the phone didn't know what was going on. I suspect he was either high, new, or both. I'm still shaking my head about that.

Thanks all for your input!!

 

[RustyRatRod]

Not me. Nope.

 

[junkyardhero]

Not me. Nope.

x2

 

[toolmanmike]

Not me. Nope.

X3

 

[oldkimmer]

Nope, nope, nope, nope, nope. Kim

 

[mopowers]

Sometimes photos can be deceiving. Sure doesn't look good though. What's it feel like? Can you feel it? If so, toss it and move on.

 

[Killer6]

That is only going to get worse.....

 

[jos51700]

Thanks all for the replies. Cam will either go to the grinder as a core, or be sent to the recycle yard to come back as five new Toyota fenders

 

[Kegan B]

Nope, I'd find a mag top end and call it a day. Modern Performance also now makes copies of the original Crane grinds.

 

[DieWilde13]

No no no...!