2003 Chevy Venture lifters and camshafts

Tiny
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  • 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE
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Why do you have to replace the camshaft when replacing the lifters? Only have one bad one in the set.
Friday, December 11th, 2009 AT 5:30 PM

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Tiny
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The reason it is recommended is due to the damage a bad lifter will cause to a cam. If there is a rapping as a result of the bad lifter, it may have damaged the cam. It can be checked to see if there is excessive wear on that lobe. If there isn't and the rest of the cam is good, you can reuse it.
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Sunday, December 13th, 2009 AT 5:55 PM
Tiny
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The bearings are worn on the bottom and the top is pushed in slightly due to bad rocker no execessive wear noted on lifter otherwise.
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Sunday, December 13th, 2009 AT 10:32 PM

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