At 10:48 AM 02/09/2000 -0600, you wrote:
>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".
>Katy
>84 Westy
>NE Iowa
>katya@netins.net
>

I am just a bit sceptical about that diagnosis. I can't recall ever a case
where cam bearings were worn and nothing else was. I also am unaware of any
accurate diagnosis procedure of cam bearings without motor disassembly. I
think it would be prudent to get a second opinion. Far more common to have
noise from the lifters or worn out cam lobes than cam bearings. I could
well be that the rockers are worn, which can be checked with simple removal
of the valve covers. Don't authorize cam bearings replacement without
better explaination. It just doesn't sound right.

T.P. Stephens aka Doktor Tim
San Juan Island, WA