i have a 1995 corsa sri 1.4 16v its done over 100.000 miles
2006-09-30 02:42:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
camshafts don't typically wear out....If yours is in need of replacing, then you should SERIOUSLY re-examine your driving techniques.
2006-09-30 02:50:57 · answer #1 · answered by Manny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not miles wear.
If the lobes are worn change it.
If crap oil has been used or the oil not changed often enough the cam lobes and bearings will wear, this wrecks the performance. so take the lid off and look. serious wear should be obvious but sometimes all the lobes wear evenly and disguise this so if in doubt check it against a new cam.
If you have a body kit, wide wheels, lowered ride height and big boring exhaust, as long as it manages 30 leave it alone, you can accelerate noisily for longer when its down on power, give it 3 degrees Negative camber and 40psi in the tyres and it will spin the wheels as well. Thats what the lads round here seem to do.
2006-09-30 02:54:23 · answer #2 · answered by "Call me Dave" 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should still be good. You need to look at it to see if it is worn, the lobes will be rounded over. If you do that then you should also replace the lifters. The only time I ever do this is when I am overhauling something.
2006-09-30 02:50:52 · answer #3 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,,and the cam should be good in it for a long time ,unless it rattles and makes a lot of lifter noise,i wouldn't change it,,a bad cam will also make one miss and loose power,the belt needs changed every 50-60 thousand miles on it,,good luck i hope this helps.
2006-09-30 02:57:24 · answer #4 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would be sensible to change your cam belt not your camshaft at 100,000 miles on a corsa its not worth it.The belt should have been changed at 40,000miles.Regards mick.
2006-09-30 03:28:35 · answer #5 · answered by mick 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do not know much about car maintenance but I suspect that a workshop manual for your vehicle would provide the answer.
2006-09-30 02:45:47 · answer #6 · answered by peewit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean the cambelt, it needs doing now. Usually every 60-80,000 miles but if you do it now it will be easier than if it breaks.
2006-09-30 02:53:36 · answer #7 · answered by psychoticgenius 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU MEAN THE BELT DON'T YA ????
CHECK FOR TIMING OR GO TO CHILTONS OR MOTORS MANUALS IN LIBRARY AND LOOK UP R/R CAMSHAFT
USUALLY IF VALVE S ARE CAUSING PROBLEMS AND TIMING ARE PROBLEMS
2006-09-30 02:48:39 · answer #8 · answered by waltonwayaugusta 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
36.000 miles or 4 years
2006-09-30 05:32:52 · answer #9 · answered by witheringtonkeith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your car engine oil
2006-09-30 02:45:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋