Hatchet Ratchet
Veteran Member
I've noticed an increasing amount of exhaust smoke, loss of fuel economy, and recently a limp mode and UNDER boost condition engine code.
unplugged MAF, resumed driving at low power, still has substantial exhaust smoke. tried to clean the MAF with rubbing alcohol, thought the recent clean and oil of K&N Filter crapped up the MAF. this didn't work. ordered and replaced MAF. power has resumed. still very smokey exhaust at peak power.
does this mean that my cam is fried? how do you know if your cam is dying? do i need to pull the valve cover off to visually inspect the cam?
I also, just changed the oil at 185k and the oil level seems like its a half a quart down from the change. mileage has dropped to 37mpg.
2004 PD BEW, 185,400 miles, InmotionUSA stage 2 tune
if i need to replace the cam, what source do you go to for a cam replacement kit with good hardened lifters and a good through hardened cam? stay away from the ebay kits or other ?
unplugged MAF, resumed driving at low power, still has substantial exhaust smoke. tried to clean the MAF with rubbing alcohol, thought the recent clean and oil of K&N Filter crapped up the MAF. this didn't work. ordered and replaced MAF. power has resumed. still very smokey exhaust at peak power.
does this mean that my cam is fried? how do you know if your cam is dying? do i need to pull the valve cover off to visually inspect the cam?
I also, just changed the oil at 185k and the oil level seems like its a half a quart down from the change. mileage has dropped to 37mpg.
2004 PD BEW, 185,400 miles, InmotionUSA stage 2 tune
if i need to replace the cam, what source do you go to for a cam replacement kit with good hardened lifters and a good through hardened cam? stay away from the ebay kits or other ?
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