Ono Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 To make a long story short, the guys who are putting the finishing touches on my car told me the cam (A Scream'in Banshee Cam) is too long and they can't get a cap or a seal over the back of it on my car. Therefore it's leaking oil really bad due it's length. They say they can have the excess cut off by a machine shop, but I know there has to be a better way because I know there are folks out there running them, and I'm sure Tim C wouldn't be selling a part that requires a bunch of work beyond installing it and driving the car. Does anyone have an answer? This is typical SNAFU......I just got back from a-Stan, been waiting for this point for 5 years, and now something stupid like this is going on. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87star Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Hack saw works as well as anything, its just a cam from a different variety of this motor that runs a water pump. Cut off what you don't need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ono Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Oh! Okay! Still wish the dang thing fit! Thanks Scott! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotStock88 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 ya, i had the same issue and a hack saw wasnt the prettiest but did the job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leesfer Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Weird, my screamin' banshee cam fit perfectly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 My screamin banshee fits like a glove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 The other alternative is get a cam seal for the FWD 2.6 and use it, but the stub will stick out of the back of the head. Dad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ono Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Yes, it's sticking out the back and they can't seal it with a cap, it's sticking out too far. Amazing, it's just hit after the next. Very frustrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 it takes a seal. or have them cut the end off, not a big deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Tell them to call me in the morning. 330-505-1804 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 it takes a seal. or have them cut the end off, not a big deal word of advice ,,use 2 cam seals not one , dealer fix many years agobut best thing to do is cut the long end off, and use the 2.6 turbo cam plug ,,ALL front wheel drv caravan 2.6 engines use'd a remote water pump,,that extention is where the belt pully was mount'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim_C. Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 I finally got on here and responded to your PM from JAN 22nd too. All aftermarket cams for these cars had the Caravan tail. Those aren't so available now, and 99.9% of cams are made from reground stock style cores. All new cores are still made with the tail as far as I know. Some people prefer the cam seals, some like to cut the tail off. So I leave it on and let you decide. A hack saw will cut it easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 if you do go the seal route, do as i sugest'd and use 2 seals or they will leaktheres room for both seals ,i've done this many times also with all metal clad seals do not install with theoutter surface dry, use rtv or trim adsive to help them stay in place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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