I bought a cheap car to fix. It does not start, but it turnsover. I found that the camshaft was bent so I'll need a new one.
Does anyone know if that was the only problem in starting? I checked the starter relay and that fine.
Is it worth fixing or should I just get a whole new engine?
2007-10-28 16:45:43 · 8 answers · asked by ... 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
NO JUST FIX THE CAMSHAFT AND IT WILL START UP CAUSE IF THE CAM IS BROKE IT WONT START I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND I REPLACED MINE AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP AFTER ALL I DIDNT GO TO SCHOOL FOR 3 YRS AND DOING AUTO MECHANIC WORK FOR THE LAST 13 YRS AND A AUTO MECHANIC SHOP OWNER FOR 13 YRS AND A ASE CERTAFIED AUTO MECHANIC SO WHEN I SAY THATS THE PROBLEM THAT IS THE PROBLEM AND MAKE SHURE THE VALVES ARE NOT BENT AND THE SEALS ARE ALL GOOD TOO OK HOPE THIS HELPS THANKS.............
2007-10-28 17:49:55 · answer #1 · answered by Popeye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of a bent camshaft. But if it is bent, I wouldn't mess with it. If something happened inside that engine powerful enough to bend a camshaft, I'd bet there are a bunch of other bad parts.
2007-10-29 05:49:55 · answer #2 · answered by brad b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the cam is bent, I'd also be concerned about valves, pushrods and other related parts. I'd pull the head(s) and give them a special check to ensure everything is copacetic. You might be better off with a used, rebuilt or crate engine. Good luck!
2007-10-28 23:52:02 · answer #3 · answered by Kiffin # 1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm no mechanic, but if the cam is your only problem, it's definetly worth fixing, don't listen to anyone who says otherwise. A cam is only a few hundred dollars and so is the install. Maybe 500 total.
2007-10-28 23:51:14 · answer #4 · answered by Tim A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a in depth job. If you have not done any auto engine work before this is going to be a big first job. If you still want to try it get a good manual and follow it step by step. Good luck and remember to have fun.
2007-10-29 13:50:34 · answer #5 · answered by double1702 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is it getting fuel and spark?
Crank it and have someone spray starting fluid , if it starts means the problem is in the fuel delivery system. If it won't start, pull a plug wire hold it close to a good ground and crank the engine you should see a spark, if no spark check for spark coming from the coil.
2007-10-29 01:46:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bent camshaft? Come on now....
2007-10-28 23:55:10 · answer #7 · answered by done wrenching 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
check distributor and ignition coil,starter,alternator
2007-10-29 00:29:04 · answer #8 · answered by David 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋