what are clearance should be maintain between camshaft and the camshaft body?

2000 OPEL ASTRA
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JAYAKUMAR
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The camshaft was broken. Our machanic said that the clearance between the camshaft and the body is too high ( 3 thou). So what should i do
Jan 3, 2012 at 1:06 AM
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HMAC300
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just put new cam bearings in
Jan 3, 2012 at 3:35 PM
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HMAC300
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but i hope he knows that cam bearing are different sizes as well and he shouldn't just measeure one bearing to the cam.
Jan 3, 2012 at 3:36 PM
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