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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 08:30 PM
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Just noticed there is a little bit of damage on my cam bearing.. no idea what to do with it. the car was running perfect and was no damage to the cam.
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Think I might just play it safe and get new cam bearings. Can get them from Texas speed for just under $50 it's says they are for ls1 ls2 ls3 so I guess they would also fit l76?
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I'd replace them. If it's a stock motor you don't need coated Durabond and they will fit a L76. $33.99 https://www.texas-speed.com/c-199-bearings.aspx
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I'd replace them. If it's a stock motor you don't need coated Durabond and they will fit a L76. $33.99 https://www.texas-speed.com/c-199-bearings.aspx
basically stock for now with just a dod delete and ls3 cam but plan on building it for forced induction over the next few years.
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can i change it while the bottom end is still all together in the car? its just the front cam bearing the rest look fine.
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You did that when you pulled the cam out.
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You did that when you pulled the cam out.
I dont see how since i was very careful and took my time but anyways if i did mistakes happen and i just want to get it sorted.
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So does the engine need to come out and be taken apart to change the cam bearing or can it be done while the bottom end is still together?
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I've heard of it being done with the engine installed using dowels to keep the lifters up, but it's probably going to be very hard to do.
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I've heard of it being done with the engine installed using dowels to keep the lifters up, but it's probably going to be very hard to do.
lifters are already out.
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Would that bearing pass through GM's inspection process?

No way. I'd replace it without question!

Not worth a camshaft. Not worth metal in your pan.
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Would that bearing pass through GM's inspection process?

No way. I'd replace it without question!

Not worth a camshaft. Not worth metal in your pan.

im going to replace it just need to see if i can find someone that will come to my house to do it if not i will have to buy a engine crane.
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