Re: Camshaft

["Dave Swingle" <dswingle@xxxx>]

Hmmm - sounds like you are working with a Volvo mechanic. I'm sure 
DMCJoe will chime in here too. 

There was a history of cam problems with this engine in Volvos, but 
it was cured prior to putting them in DeLoreans. This is probably NOT 
your problem. This should be able to be diagnosed by pulling off the 
cam covers with the engine in the car and taking some measurements. 
The Volvo-application engine is similar but not generally considered 
a bolt-in replacement due to differences in oil pan design/shape. 
Brand-new DMC engines are readily available, as well as parts-car 
engines. It's best, and usually cheaper, to use the right one. 

Dave

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, "Chris C" <petleech@xxxx> wrote:
> The local shop has told us that these engines are very prone to 
> camshaft failure because of a poor lubrication design. Our car has 
> 82k on it. At what mileage do the camshafts start to wear badly and 
> what are the symptoms? [- - - -]
> to simply buy a good used VOLVO B28 engine? Is the engine from th 
> volvo car identical to the DMC engine and does it mate directly to 
> the DMC gearbox?