6,000 miles on this STAGE TWO cam I got from Kerma

[finzjeep]

6000 miles ago and install the new Cam from Kermit stage 2 that didn't have any fresh cams and stocks so they sold me a reground one. 1500 miles ago I started to have a power loss I've been replacing sensors I'm not getting an engine code code boat not losing coolant or oil. So today I pulled the valve cover and took some pictures of my Cam I have noticed premature aware. look at the pics and tell me what you think.

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[Randomhomelesstdibeetlegu]

That's pretty beat for 6000 miles. What oil? Extra ZDDP used? Break in procedure and paste?

 

[finzjeep]

I used a break in oil and spec oil.

 

[Mongler98]

New lifters and rollers when it was installed?
Regrinds are always best.
I suspect an oil filter issue or something foreign in the oil system

 

[muzy]

Might want to drop pan and see if oil pickup is pluged with rtv. Oil sample may show more wear on other components .
Sure don't look good from here. Good luck.

 

[Mozambiquer]

I have a very similar one. Colt had problems with their regrinds. I've seen several that are worn out with low miles on them

 

[03TDICommuter]

I have a very similar one. Colt had problems with their regrinds. I've seen several that are worn out with low miles on them

Did they skip hardening after a regrind?

 

[Mozambiquer]

Did they skip hardening after a regrind?

The one on my car was incorrectly ground too fast which caused it to crack. Actually that batch of cams is one of the reasons franko6 started making cams...

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

The one on my car was incorrectly ground too fast which caused it to crack. Actually that batch of cams is one of the reasons franko6 started making cams...

Wasn't that a long time ago? Do you think any of those cams are still around?

 

[AndyBees]

Well, what I see is steaks and some, what appears to be scuffing. I don't think what I'm seeing would cause the loss of performance.
Also, from what I see, I question the cleanliness involved when the Cam was installed. It is quite obvious some "junk" ended up in the oiling system. I'm wondering what main and rod bearings look like.

I agree that the oil pan should be removed to inspect the oil pick-up tube.

 

[finzjeep]

alot of that junk fell in when I pulled the cover. I run this engine in a jeep. I have ran codes and I am not receiving codes.