Re: Intake Gasket Failure Question

In article <115bikfahn5pkce@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
 "Lil Rascal" <ert@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

> Damn never new about the Camshaft , what years were the problem must
have
> been back in the 50's?

60s, 70s and 80s
The earliest model year small block chevy I recall replacing a 
camshaft on because of worn lobes is a 1968.

> I dont think a recurrent camshaft problem would
> continue like that in modern day with so much competition from Japanese.
If
> what you say is true and just recently happened then I cant see how GM
is
> still in business with that type of track record. 

Marion Barry was re-elected mayor of Wa****ngton DC -after- being 
busted for crack cocaine. Never under estimate the ability of the 
general public to make illogical decisions.

> I mean would you by
> another GM if you had a camshaft failure out of warranty. 

I've only owned two GM products; a Chevrolet W4 truck which was 
actually built by Isuzu, and a Cadillac Seville.  The W4 was 
pretty decent, the Cadillac was a turd.

> Engines today are
> not supposed to break any time soon with regular maintenance.

True for many companies, but not GM.