Wow, that's a new one.  I can honestly say I've never heard of camshaft bearings
making a noise.  That is probably because they outlast the rod and main
bearings, and typically the rod bearings go first.  Are you sure he said cam
bearings?

I am also assuming we are talking a gas engine, since a diesel has no cam
bearings.

If you need to replace the bearings (any one them - cam, rod, main), the engine
must be removed and completely dismantled.  In effect a complete rebuild.

Still doesn't sound right, though...

Z

Katy <katya@NETINS.NET> on 02/09/2000 11:48:16 AM

Please respond to Katy <katya@NETINS.NET>

To:   vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
cc:    (bcc: Zoran Mladen/AMS/AMSINC)
Subject:  Camshaft Bearings

Hi,

I got to speak to the mechanic that has done all the work on my 84 Westy
for the last 6 years.  (4 speed) and he suggests  I put new camshaft
bearings in.  He says they're just making a tiny bit if noise, not bad
"yet".   But should be done within the next 2000 mi.  I know I can get
hubby to do the work just wondered about how long it a job it is, and if
anything else should be done while he's at it?  Any special tricks i
should pass on to him?  Please don't tell me he's going to have to pull
the whole engine!! I have this sinking feeling I'm going to be out in
the barn  with him.  (you know, the gopher)  Go fer this wrench, go fer
that socket, I'm hungry, gofer some lunch,  gofer another cup of coffee,
etc., etc..

Katy
84 Westy
NE Iowa
katya@netins.net