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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 04:18 PM
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I just got my motor today and pulled the valve cover and I see signs of bad wear on cams so some input for u guys if I should use it or call the people and send it back
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 04:21 PM
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pics would probably help
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 04:27 PM
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ya I know my comp crashed
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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that looks like it's been sitting for a long time with no oil in it
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 04:49 PM
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yea, deff not getting oil.
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 06:18 PM
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Default Re: cam on k20a3 worn

After turning it over by hand the intake side the rocker close to crank is stuck with both rockers are moving like its in vtec but all others not
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 07:17 PM
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I wouldn't use that engine except for a paper weight or door stop
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 09:12 PM
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wow, the whole inside of that head looks horrible!!!! Hugely neglected

here is what the last k series engine looked like when i picked it up

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