1985 Cadillac Fleetwood lifters and camshaft

1985 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
95,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MIKE4US
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what are the pors/cons of replaceing the lifters w/o replaceing the camshaft, and the chance of engine damage?
Oct 22, 2009 at 2:48 AM
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FACTORYJACK
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You will not gain anything putting worn lifters on a worn camshaft. It is the worn camshaft that starts the lifters to wearing. You won't necessarily face any engine damage, as opposed to continuing degraded performance.
Oct 26, 2009 at 10:04 PM
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