How often should you change your camshaft?
A camshaft should last as long as the rest of the engine it is normally hydraulic camshaft followers that gum up and start the ticking noise. if you are replacing the camshaft after 100,000 miles or more is fine. but if the engine has done 300,000 miles then it will be more than just the camshaft needing replacement.
How often should you change timing?
every 60,000 to 100,000 miles
Since the timing belt has such an important job, it’s crucial to have it replaced regularly. In most cases, there is no indication that a timing belt is becoming worn. Often times, it just breaks. That’s why most manufacturers recommend you have your vehicle’s timing belt replaced every 60,000 to 100,000 miles.
How many miles does a silent cam chain have?
My original chain system (silent) has 47k miles and the shoes were not too bad, considering the system. Guess my chains were fairly smooth. Just happened to pull the cam support plate out and noticed that one of the inboard cam beariing races had a few minor pits so I decided to change the whole set-up.
Do you consider 36, 000 miles a lot for this cam chain tensioner system?
Do you consider 36,000 miles a lot for this chain tensioner system? 36,000 is not a lot of miles for hydraulic cam chain tensioners. You should not be concerned about inspecting them until somewhere between 80 and 100k. If you ever have your exhaust off before then, pull your cam cover and get a look at them. Just for piece of mind.
How often should you change your cam belt?
On the one hand they state the belt is a ‘Lifetime’ fit and will last 120 to 160000 miles and other advice is for cars built after 2009 that the belt is changed after 5 years. Seems to be a huge disparity. The “after 2009” thing is it was every 4yrs before that, and 5yrs after.
How long does a camshaft position sensor last?
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