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Dr_Snooz
09-27-2008, 07:36 PM
When I swapped in my used engine, I noted that its camshaft lobes were pitted and worn. Since then, I've had a very rough idle. I put a vacuum gauge on it today and learned that my valves are sticky. That would explain the worn cam lobes then.

I know I harp on it a lot, but if you plan to keep your 3gee forever (some of us do), always use premium gas and good oil. My recommendations are Chevron premium and Mobil 1.

codyJDM
09-27-2008, 07:48 PM
93 octane and mobil 1 from day one til day 1 million!

Tdurr
09-27-2008, 08:06 PM
mid grade and royal purple ftw! lol

russiankid
09-27-2008, 08:21 PM
Mobile 1 and 87 octance!!

The cams on mine are clean, no pitting or anything. Has had 87 since its been in the family.