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 21, 2009 at 7:48 PM
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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 3:04 PM
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