I know it has been quiet on here recently, but only because I have been deliberating big changes for the motor. So, instead of going stock LQ4 with a cam, I'm doing more. I will be updating with pictures and info once parts are mostly all in. I should have known I would do this, lol.
In meantime, I tore the motor down:
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I sold the harness, tac module, DBW pedal, and PCM (green/blue) for $300
and bought something cleaner (parts will be shown later date)
1)beautiful bores, crosshatch all looks like new. Just cleaned it all up.
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2)the usual cam bearing wear that shouldn't be any trouble (at least from all the tons of research I've come across)
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3)cam looked good too
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3) and paint (Rustoleum engine enamel gloss black with a couple layers of Rustoleum engine clear
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