Nicked my cam Dang it!

[pondervwmike]

Hello everyone,
Yesterday I found that I needed some clearance between my number 2 rod cap and camshaft thrust area. I have an Empi 125 grind cam that came pre-clearanced as cast. In the process I nicked the camshaft journal a couple times. OOPs should I toss the cam and start over or is this a big deal? Could I just polish it up and run it?

Clearance and ground Cam:

Nicks on the Cam:

Thanks so much Samba members! Peace
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[Lo Cash John]

I think a light polish will be ok. It's very minimal.
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[sawed off]

If it is below surface, It will just hold oil. Polish it smooth NO raised edges you will be fine.

[vwjetboat]

I would take a file to it and do a little extra clearance,as with wear things will expand a tiny bit more.. so file it down a little more that way in a few thousand miles its not hitting again..

[vwkirb]

It should be just fine.

You've got lots more surface area on that journal and if it makes you feel better I did the same thing when deburring my cam shaft.

Just make sure there are raised edges and you will be good to go.
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[pondervwmike]

Cool I will bust out the 2000 grit!
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2010 VW Tiguan
2000 BMW 528i
1997 Jeep Cherokee
2127cc build thread https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=681556&highlight=

[nsracing]

Let me see.... you assembled it without checking the clearance?

[pondervwmike]

Well I should have stated my issue more clearly. I am in the process of building my first stroker motor 80mmx92. I had my shortblock mocked up and didnt notice it. Then I tore it down for some reason(oh yea cuz I forgot to check lifter bore clearance) and found this interference area. I must have not seen it the first check. oops. I nicked my cam journal with the die grinder while grinding on this cam to gain clearance. oops again.

Thanks for all the help

Peace
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1967 Cal Look Beetle Street Car in re-restoration,customization. Mom and Dad bought it in 1983 when I was 4.
2010 VW Tiguan
2000 BMW 528i
1997 Jeep Cherokee
2127cc build thread https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=681556&highlight=