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Old 11-02-2013, 03:01 PM
RangerPhil RangerPhil is offline
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Default Cam shaft synch wont fit!

Hey everyone--simple (but very annoying) problem. I need to replace my camshaft synchronizer. I called per recommendation from a great mechanic to Napa autoparts to get a replacement, but they forgot to order my part. I ended up buying a different brand aftermarket part from International Autoparts for about $85. Looks fine, but the replacement simply won't fit all the way into the engine. I lined the little spinning "finger" up properly, and I seem to have gotten past the gear, but it won't go in the remaining 1/4 inch or so! I lube the part up, and wiggled it like a madman for two hours. No go. The old camshaft will slip in/out perfectly with very little wiggling. Help! The guy at International Auto said they've sold about 100 of these in the boston region this year with few returns. Am I just that unlucky, or do fresh parts just need to be....Forced in? Thanks! Phil
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Old 11-02-2013, 03:45 PM
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I would take it back might have a bad casting.

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Old 11-02-2013, 05:46 PM
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Default Re: Cam shaft synch wont fit!

First of all....dont go with anything other than a motorcraft one!!!
Do not use any other brand! Dont be a cheap ass....or u will be a cheap ass with a big engine paperweight..

Second....dont believe a word any parts guy tells u!!!
Remember...they may warranty the part if it fails....but they wont warranty your engine...cuz if that part fails....a new one wont fix your dead engine.
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Old 11-04-2013, 10:30 AM
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Default Re: Cam shaft synch wont fit!

Thought I'd update! I determined the part simply didn't quite fit. Because I was desperate I ran to autozone (ugh) and bought their version (brand was OEM). It dropped right into the engine and the truck now seems to be running better than ever — feels like I'm driving around with a fresh oil change. I'm considering just leaving the OEM part in there instead of going back a 3rd time to return and swap it for a motorcraft part.

Only thing to really complain about now though...a $60 "Core" charge.
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Old 11-04-2013, 10:53 AM
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Theres a core charge??? Never heard of that on a camshaft syncr.

But really...get the motorcraft one!! I cant stress that enuff!!
We have had too many people ruin their engines because of using non motorcraft ones!!!
You will be lucky if your cheap one lasts 30k miles!!
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