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markus_74
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Thu Nov 24, 2016 8:55 am

Hello,

If i do camshaft replacement for m20 engine, do i must rplace rocker arms also? Or i can use old one?

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Thu Nov 24, 2016 11:26 am

Is it a uprated cam
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Thu Nov 24, 2016 12:23 pm

Assuming a standard replacement part, you shouldn't have to if they're all in good condition. Checking/adjustment of the eccentrics however would be necessary to account for any changes between old and new cams.
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Thu Nov 24, 2016 8:55 pm

if rockers show signs of being worn which is likely given you are replacing the cam for a reason then you would want to change the rockers, otherwise the cam may not wear in properly
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Fri Nov 25, 2016 2:50 am

Yes standart cam. I just thinking if my old rocker will make my new cam worn faster or may be the opening of the valve will not uniform because some of the rocker not uniformly worn. Is it?
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Fri Nov 25, 2016 2:54 am

Yes standart cam. I just thinking if my old rocker will make my new cam worn faster or may be the opening of the valve will not uniform because some of the rocker not uniformly worn. Is it?
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