[TR] Interesting Cam Condition

[TeriAnn J. Wakeman]

On 5/14/12 5:12 AM, Peter Arakelian wrote:
> There is a ZDDP assembly paste available, too...
> Also, the pitting is a clear sign of breakdown as the matrix that is formed in
> hardening breaks down from lack of ZDDP.
>
Pitting.  That is why the cams and lifters were replaced in both of my 
cars year before last.  I discovered high quality name brand oil is only 
good for roller cams. Since then I always read the label and don't buy 
it unless it mentions that it is formulated to protect flat lifter 
cams.  Now I'm getting name brand oil stating "not legal for street 
use"  which means I have to stay after those leaks to keep oil off the 
street.;)

And I have picked up oils who's brands I hardly recognize if at all that 
are clearly more expensive than normal name brand stuff just because it 
says it has ZDDP added for flat tappet engines.

My pocket book does not want to take the hit of replacing cams, lifters, 
+ timing chain, gears & tensioner (because they wear & this is the best 
time to replace them) on two cars at the same time for a long time.

Teriann