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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3385   
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The cam is so badly worn, to the point its contacting the cam follower bearing support - see second picture, just left/right of the cam follower bearing. I can see loads of metal particles around the area, so a very good clean is necessary plus at least new cam and followers.
Injector cams are under extreme pressure. Use quality oils. It is false economy to replace with used parts of unknown origin, and even worse with aftermarket of unknown quality. You do not need a new head unless journals are badly scored, but ensure all oil passages are clear. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing 2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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26th Aug 2024 1:27am |
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| TexasRover Member Since: 24 Nov 2022 Location: Paris Posts: 996  
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Yes Dinnu, sharp observation about the contact outside of the roller.
Totally agree all of this is toast and needs replacing, but should all be possible without major surgery. I would be worried about the metal contamination working its way through the engine. Certainly I would spend a lot of time clean and drop the sump as well. Might we worth pulling a bearing cap to see if any of the glitter has embedded itself in the bearing material. Few quick succession oil changes with cheap oil to flush it all out probably wise too Good thing you spotted it now while it is still repairable. |
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26th Aug 2024 7:21am |
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