I was taking apart the head for inspection of all the parts and to replace the cam oil seal.
When I finally got the rocker arm assembly off, here's what I found!



Am I screwed? This is the distributor end. I'm thinking that it won't leak, but there will be an imbalance.

Will I need to get another camshaft because this little thing is broken?!@$! ??



[Modified by arren123, 6:45 PM 1/14/2002]

 

what exactly is wrong with it?
I didn't notice anything unusual.

 

Look at the collar.. Its almost totally broken off.. The top picture shows the collar broken near my thumb, the middle pictures shows it broken near my index finger.

 

i would think you would have to replace it.....but im not the expert on it.....im sure someone knows....sorry man....

 

OMG!! don't know how I missed that..

 

I can't believe its broken!!
I'm hoping I can get away without replacing, it.. This project is costing me some money.
I think I can complete it without spending more than an extra $1000.
Thats with the Zydyne ECU ($350) and extra stuff 1/2" Torque wrench, breaker bar, valve cover gasket, other gaskets, throttle body, other gaskets, coolant, oil, water pump, timing belt.

 

how did it get like that again>?

 

Not sure. I took off the rocker arm assembly and I found the collar in pieces.

 

Anyone selling a Camshaft that will work with my Y8 head??