1996 Chevrolet Lumina Determine Camshaft Bad

1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA
150 MILES
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FERNANDOG
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how to determine if camshaft is bad out of time
Mar 14, 2012 at 9:50 PM
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FIXITMR
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remove valve covers and check valve action. whats motor doing?
Mar 14, 2012 at 9:59 PM
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FERNANDOG
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three of the lifters are stuck
Mar 14, 2012 at 10:04 PM
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FIXITMR
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so it;s not running, you have it apart?
Mar 14, 2012 at 10:22 PM
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FIXITMR
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is it a 3.4? they had broken cam problems, causing oil pump not to work.
Mar 14, 2012 at 10:24 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Mic- the camshaft lobes if its out specs-replace it
Mar 14, 2012 at 10:28 PM
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