New cam surface corrosion

[Zach Baumann]

Hey guys I got a new set of Hot Rod Cams for the 3v from LMR the other day and opened them up to find one looking like the images I provided. I tried some brake clean and towels and then a plastic scraper and it’s still there. Is there a way to get it off or should I contact LMR.

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• Zach Baumann
• Dec 27, 2022

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• Zach Baumann
• Dec 27, 2022

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• Zach Baumann
• Dec 27, 2022

 

[FredB66]

I had the same experience with HR cams from LMR. For what you paid for those cams they should be spotless. Give them a call. They're great folks and will surely swap them out.

 

[whitmanink]

my new cams and my water pumps had this ,, i was told its fine and wont do no harm,,, so i installed mine , and was perfectly fine

 

[GriffX]

I would not accept this. It can be a starting point for pitting if it is near by a cam lobe tip. And I guess you sent them spotless money

 

[Zach Baumann]

Exactly with how much these cost I’d expect them to be perfect not like this. Thanks everyone I’ll definitely get in touch with them.

 

[Dino Dino Bambino]

You might be able to clean those rust spots away with fine emery cloth coated in engine oil, but I'd recommend that you contact LMR first and see what they say. After all, you'd have paid close to a grand for them plus shipping. They should really offer to exchange them and pay for return shipping.

 

[Pentalab]

Unacceptable.

 

[86GT351]

You might be able to clean those rust spots away with fine emery cloth coated in engine oil, but I'd recommend that you contact LMR first and see what they say. After all, you'd have paid close to a grand for them plus shipping. They should really offer to exchange them and pay for return shipping.

This. Always contact your seller first. See what they say.

 

[Laga]

Are you sure it’s rust that’s in metal , or dried out oil sitting on top of the metal? Those cams could have been sitting on the shelf for a long time. Soak a shop rag in a solvent that won’t evaporate and let sit on marks for an hour or so. If that doesn’t touch it, then it’s probably rust and cam’s should be replaced.

 

[Zach Baumann]

Thank you everyone for your input on the issue. I contacted LMR and no questions asked they are sending me a new pair and free return shipping.

 

[Laga]

Thank you everyone for your input on the issue. I contacted LMR and no questions asked they are sending me a new pair and free return shipping.

Nothing like good customer service. Sucks you have to wait, but at least they stand behind what they sell.