Do LN3's break camshafts?
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Do LN3'* break camshafts?
Stumbled across an 89 or 90 Lesabre. I have not looked at it yet, but my sis and her hubby looked at it for me. (50 miles away). Seller says it has a broken camshaft, cellphone pic shows the motor still assembled though. Not sure how one could know that without taking it apart. If it is broken, what all could be damaged? I need parts for the twins pretty bad, so it probably wouldnt hurt my feelings to use it for a donor car. Thoughts appreciated!
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I've seen it happen on a 1991 Bonneville SSE that was driven VERY hard. Have heard of it on a couple other occasions, but the 1991 went when the 18 yo driving it tried holding first gear until 60 mph.
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Re: Do LN3'* break camshafts?
Originally Posted by crzydmnd72
Seller says it has a broken camshaft, cellphone pic shows the motor still assembled though.
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I have heard of some of the Older Vin C 3800'* killing off a Cam bearing, but never snapping..
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