Need new cam- oem or aftermarket?

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  • clydesdale
    Mod Crazy
    • Aug 2006
    • 631

    #1

    Need new cam- oem or aftermarket?

    My friends 89 325ic was diagnosed with a broken rocker. The broken rocker is being blamed on a bad cam. The oem is super expensive $950 ish and aftermarket is about half that price. It is at an independent European car repair service. Any further advice is appreciated. Thanks.
  • digger
    R3V Elite
    • Nov 2005
    • 5911

    #2
    A bad cam probably isn't the cause unless there is something abnormal about it but if it's worn to hell may as well replace


    Febi oe is about $150-170 much less than half what genuine is. There have been a few threads discussing the quality so maybe search those. Forget about 900 for genuine You can get a new schrick for a lot less.

    You will need all new rockers not just a broken one to ensure you get a good breakin with a new cam
    Last edited by digger; 10-15-2018, 03:16 PM.
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    • D.Martijn
      E30 Enthusiast
      • Sep 2016
      • 1022

      #3
      I installed a Kolbenschmidt just recently when I redid my cylinder head.
      I paid 240€, as I had my doubts with the Febi one.
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