Just bought a V8 SHO

[lord_galva]

Hello everyone, I just recently purchased a 96' SHO and I am very excited. I bought the car with it not running and I was hoping to fix it. I have a decent amount of DIY experience working with cars. (mostly German cars but don't hold that against me)
As of right now the car is clearly not running on all 8 cylinders. I get misfire codes for 1,2,3 and 6 and I am in the process of pulling the intake manifold off so I can inspect the status of the cams.
I have started doing my homework on various forums and sites and know that these cars have cam related problems.
Right off the bat I need a good source for new car parts and there just seems to be a lack of any.....
Recommendations of parts websites are welcome.

I am anticipating the worst (bad cam and broken valves) but is there something simple besides the usual suspects?

 

[luigisho]

That's a lot of misfire codes. I would suspect cams first as well. Coils go bad, I had a spark plug get spit out of the head & had to helicoil it back in. Sounded like a toasted motor when that happened. Look at the cams, take really clear pics to post if you're not sure. I assume you've seen pics of cam failure posted on the web already?

 

[shojoe1997]

Try rcmautomotive.com. Ive gotten parts from them. Very helpful. They have V8 Engines and engine parts. If you need a whole engine i beleive they have them. Check out the Used Parts tab on the left of the screen. Good luck with your project. Also shosource.com has parts

 

[stephen newberg]

Welcome to the Gen III community.

pax, smn

 

[lord_galva]

update: I pulled the rear valve cover off and yep I have a busted exhaust cam. PO's did not weld the cams....... Most of the gaskets look fine but the PO lost 4 of the rear valve cover bolts and the EGR lines are all rock hard. Time to open up the wallet and get replacement parts.

 

[stephen newberg]

Sorry to hear it. Hope you can find the parts you need without huge difficulties.

pax, smn

 

[Bull Geek]

Doesn't help that I'm in SC, but I do have two spare heads for a V8SHO in my garage. Any interest in them?

Sorry about your luck - that's crummy news.