New Camshaft - looks used / previously installed -send back?

0396 · 07:12 PM

I just bought a set of new Camshaft from dealer.
One camshaft was package in a plastic bag. The other was not and it had some ones dirty hand marks on it.
On one end of this camshaft, looks as though it was installed and removed. Question is if I do keep this camshaft and based on the pictures, should I worry or simply return for another camshaft?
Thanks in advance for your advice.

Reiver · 12-10-2015, 07:28 PM

If I pay for new I want new...not almost new. Call them up, send them the pics. They may have made a mistake.

Jeff Alton · 12-10-2015, 07:32 PM

They look new, that dull color is parkerizing to protect them at start up.

0396 · 12-10-2015, 07:33 PM

Thats my thinking too. I just wanted to see what the engine experts had too say. ..Current stock in Germany is only 2 available -

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Thanks for your response.

0396 · 12-10-2015, 07:35 PM

The area that looks used previous install is 1) not in a plastic bag like the other one 2) the hand marks on the box and non factory tape.

Reiver · 12-10-2015, 07:43 PM

The top pic has the finished removed as if it had been installed and turned....why it was installed/removed would be my concern. Could be fine, but I'd inquire.

0396 · 12-10-2015, 07:55 PM

I don't think anyone can answer that question as it came from the Porsche parts depot in Germany.
I think someone order it installed it and returned it to the dealership in Germany. Again, my thoughts are - if I order and pay for a new camshafts, I expect them unused. But due to the low stock in Germany, I figured I should inquire here.
Thanks

tom1394racing · 12-11-2015, 02:48 AM

Looks unused to me.

0396 · 12-11-2015, 05:17 AM

Tom,
I respect your opinion, but how about the shiny part on the front of the camshaft. ..where it looks like it was installed and turn without any lubrication. Is there any concerns there? Thanks

tom1394racing · 12-11-2015, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0396

Tom,
I respect your opinion, but how about the shiny part on the front of the camshaft. ..where it looks like it was installed and turn without any lubrication. Is there any concerns there? Thanks

I am not sure where the "shiny" part you are referring to is.

0396 · 05:53 AM

Its on the first picture near the nose of the camshaft.
Should I be concerned with that area?

Reiver · 12-11-2015, 03:21 PM

The finish is worn off near the bearing surface and nose...the only way to do that would be mounting I'd guess....altho it doesn't look run, just turned.

gtc · gtc's Garage

As long as it's straight, I wouldn't worry about that area you're talking about. Could just be from factory checks.
There are other factory parts that come with marks on them... rod bearings come to mind.

0396 · 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reiver

If I pay for new I want new...not almost new. Call them up, send them the pics. They may have made a mistake.

Thanks for all the replies. I wanted new and paid for new, so this camshaft in question is on its way back to the dealer for replacement.

klefroid · klefroid's Garage

I would do the same, If you install this one you end up in a new rebuild after few day's