my cam is broken apperently, how much do you think it costs to replace that?

[chattersonm]

yea so i just had my car in the shop like 3 months/ 700ish miles ago, and i come to find out that after replacing the headgaskets and resurfacing the heads and all, that now the ticking noise started again, so i brought it back to the shop and now they are saying that my camshaft is messed up. is this going to kill me in cost? because i really cant afford to put any more money into this car right now lol

[94ss68c10]

yea so i just had my car in the shop like 3 months/ 700ish miles ago, and i come to find out that after replacing the headgaskets and resurfacing the heads and all, that now the ticking noise started again, so i brought it back to the shop and now they are saying that my camshaft is messed up. is this going to kill me in cost? because i really cant afford to put any more money into this car right now lol

I've got a stock cam, lifters, and pushrods if you want for cheap.

[DETROITMUSCLE]

tell the shop you need a lot more information, a camshaft doesn't just "break". Especially if they just did work on the heads of the motor, kind of makes me suspect.

[chattersonm]

well im gonna go there right now and see what the real problem is ill let you guys know in a few, i might want that stuff though depending on how this goes lol

[c0ncEpT]

tell the shop you need a lot more information, a camshaft doesn't just "break". Especially if they just did work on the heads of the motor, kind of makes me suspect.

I would assume they mean its scored and wiping out the lifter rollers hence the ticking noise.

[chattersonm]

I would assume they mean its scored and wiping out the lifter rollers hence the ticking noise.

indeed you are correct i just got back they showed me one of the rollers and it was chewed up along with the cam, alot of shavings in the engine, apperently it needs a complete rebuild...i cant afford 2 to 3 thousand dollars so anyone wanna trade maybe? i need a car or i have these parts. its got the t-56 in it works perfectly. the hood i am selling i guess finally. anything else you can think of i am selling, i gotta try to pay off the 2 grand of the loan i still have left on the car. so let me know guys (616)706-2068 is my phone number just text me with questions or offers thanks

[Gregs_gsxr]

is this car your DD ?

[Dummybait]

so you had work done 700 miles ago, and now this? sounds fishy

[chattersonm]

yea this was my only car and it does sound alittle fishy but i guess they didnt really get to the cam idk

[Gregs_gsxr]

I would change the oil filter, replace the cam and lifters call it a day and drive it till you can rebuild or go bigger

[94ss68c10]

well if you want the stuff I offered, you pay shipping and its yours, or come pick it up for free. have someone help you on the westside of the state, buy them a 6 pack and pizza and you have a running car again.

[my1994z28]

I am with the rest of the guys,sounds fishy..700 miles and the same noise again?How did it run after you got it back the first time from them?Wondering if someone over tightend the rockers?

[ssgtgaines]

I agree. we change cams and lifters on 5.3's 6.0"s all the time, some on higher mileage trucks. never see them come back needing an engine. sometimes shops do that so they will not be responsible for something down the road. i know it's a 5.7, but i bet it would be alrght.

[chattersonm]

well, i just told them to replace the broken rollers and do a oil change for now, if anyone is in the area and wants to help i wouldnt mind throwing some sort of get together or something haha.