I know you need a special wedge tool to do 4.7l cams (according to Nick @ Airram) .... could that have happened when removing them without the proper tool?

 

Wow, the sprockets are still on the cam, that is odd. I want to see the cam under the sprocket and see how that looks.

The tool airram sells wedges between the timing chain puts pressure on the timing chain tensioner and thats all. You can make them out of wood, I did my 1st couple of swaps with a wood one I made myself.

 

is that going to be an issue???

 

How much did you pay for them?

 

Nope, you only see a sprocket still on the cam if the engine is done or sprockets and chains get replaced. Do me a favor, the sprocket is held on by a 15mm bolt. Remove the bolt and inspect the top of the cam shaft. That is what I wanted to look at.

 

ahh ok, give me a few minitues and ill post some pics.

looks all marked up, and that little metal nub at the tops seen better days.
i could only get one of them off at the moment.

what do you think?

 

If the other one looks like that, the ends are good to go. Thanks brother. When a timing chain brakes it has the tendency to do some damage i.e. shear that tip off. I don't know the story behind these cams but you can never be too safe.

 

phew. damn. so what does a bad one look like just so i know what to look for once i get it off?

blown, thank you so much man. you really have no idea how much i appreciate this. i wish i could pay you more, but i cant afford it! lol

 

No worries man. You just want to ensure the threads the retaining bolt came out of aren't stripped and the tip that fits into the sprocket isn't shared off. Inspect every lobe to ensure they aren't chipped or warped. That is about all you can do visually.

 

WOW, spoke with the seller right now and he said that they were perfect once he pulled them. he said they were in bubble wrap the whole time. he offered to find me a new side to make up for the damaged one.
i wasnt expecting this.