Pergrace: Hello Guys, I just had one of my camshaft replaced due to a crack/cut.
Please, what do you think might be the cause?

GAZZUZZ: It was starved of oil possibly caused by a blocked strainer, or faulty oil pump. You might also be using the wrong type of engine oil.

Pergrace:

Thanks! from your response, I am suspecting the engine Oil because I change the oil regularly and besides ,the oil pump is in good condition.
However, I have switch to mobil oil.

Hardheolar: sorry, is ur car using VVT

Pergrace:

Yes

Pergrace:

Thanks! from your response, I am suspecting the engine Oil because I change the oil regularly and besides ,the oil pump is in good condition.
However, I have switch to mobil oil.

Hardheolar: thanks very much.. just trying to confirm it cus of d shape of ur camshaft..

Siena:

Mobil is simply the Brand. The grade and weight is more important.

Siena:

Mobil is simply the Brand. The grade and weight is more important.

GAZZUZZ:
It was starved of oil possibly caused by a blocked strainer, or faulty oil pump. You might also be using the wrong type of engine oil. Also a faulty ocv valve.
Ensure there are no pendind dtcs on your ecu.

Hardheolar: thanks very much.. just trying to confirm it cus of d shape of ur camshaft..

Pergrace:





Thanks Guys,
Also, I forgot to mention that the 'Check engine", VSC & TRAC OFF comes on after the camshaft was replaced.
Please, How do I stop the lights from showing..?

Hardheolar: run a scan on it and post the result here..

Pergrace:

Bros, how do I go about the scanning?

Hardheolar: visit any authorised mechanic around dat has a scanner. Let him run a scan on it, u will b given d print out of d fault codes.. Note:: charges apply..

chillex8: Contact Mr Uche on -‎08023251039.. Lagos

CityNG: What were the symptoms that led you or your mechanic to believe that your camshaft was bad?

Was there a visible damage? I don't believe that it's oil related personally.

I sell code scanners (currently on back order though) but why not go back to your mechanic and tell him that you're throwing codes after his work?

chillex8: Your topic is misleading
If you have a current problem with your automobile, pls rephrase your topic That way we are abreast of what is going on...

Cheers..

Hardheolar: thanks very much.. just trying to confirm it cus of d shape of ur camshaft..

Pergrace:

There was a cranking noise that came out from no where to my surprise.. So I decided to tow the car to my mechanic, he switched on the ignition,he heard the same noise and suggested that it may be the camshaft or any other device and hope the crank shaft wasn't affected. He dismantled the engine (the side where the camshaft is located) and behold the cam shaft was damaged at the tip together with a small cylindrical object which is close to the cam shaft as shown in the picture.

However, the problem started when I wanted to move my car away from the car wash after the engine have been washed.The car refused to start ,thinking maybe water got into the alternator or somewhere else. After several effort, the engine was on and the noise came up.I thought maybe the problem was due to the washing of the engine. . but that day wasn't the first time the engine was washed.
Since you said oil might not be the cause,I wonder what it is...

How much do you sell the scanner?

CityNG:


Sorry about the loss of the crankshaft, I'm still perturbed by the whole incident. The only times that I've ever changed camshafts was either while I'm going for more power or during a rebuild when the original is out of spec.

The scanners are on sale for N10,000, every modern car owner should have one in Nigeria.

9icetoo:
It's not about Mobil or Total. it is about the weight of oil you are using. If you are using Mobil XHP in that engine of yours, then you aren't doing that engine any favors. I hope you use Mobil 1.

starlingbawa:
No harm intended but is it called 'CAMSHAFT' or 'CRANKSHAFT'?

Pergrace:


Bros, CAMshaft is different from CRANKshaft

Pergrace:


How do I get the scanner? I stay in PH.Also is it payment after delivery?

Pergrace:


I used Mobil 1 20W 50. please was it wrong with the XHP? At the next oil change, I hope to use oil with 5w-30 rating as specified in the manual.
Don't know if the temperature in Nigeria may be acceptable for either 5W-30 or 20W-50.

9icetoo:

Mobil 1 is not 20 w 50. 20 w 50 is Mobil XHP. and Nigeria is not hotter than some states in the USA and the manufacturer stated 5 w 30 even for those places. So please get 5 w 30 and if you can't go for other alternatives which includes Mobil 1 (0 w 40) or Total quartz 9000 (5 w 40)

Pergrace:


There was a cranking noise that came out from no where to my surprise.. So I decided to tow the car to my mechanic, he switched on the ignition,he heard the same noise and suggested that it may be the camshaft or any other device and hope the crank shaft wasn't affected. He dismantled the engine (the side where the camshaft is located) and behold the cam shaft was damaged at the tip together with a small cylindrical object which is close to the cam shaft as shown in the picture.

However, the problem started when I wanted to move my car away from the car wash after the engine have been washed.The car refused to start ,thinking maybe water got into the alternator or somewhere else. After several effort, the engine was on and the noise came up.I thought maybe the problem was due to the washing of the engine. . but that day wasn't the first time the engine was washed.
Since you said oil might not be the cause,I wonder what it is...

How much do you sell the scanner?