To weld or not to weld?

[DaSho97]

hey eveyone,

i just bought a 97 black on tan sho with 89600 miles on it. it is my daily driver and i spend roughly 30 minutes on the highway since i know the cams go at constant high speeds. just wondering when the best time to weld the cams and if theyll go when the car hits a certain mileage im hopin 120k , also if anyone knows how to check if the cams were welded without tearing apart the engine? thanks

 

[Kens1992mtxSHO]

Cams can and will go at any time. Might as well save up and get them welded ASAP

 

[stephen newberg]

The cam sprockets can start to spin at most any time under most any conditions. However, you are well into the prime engine miles territory where the incidence curve would say it happens. I strongly suggest you do not even wait to save up, but rather find the funds somewhere and get the welding done yesterday. You certainly could get lucky and drive it for some time with no problems, but the odds are not with that result.

pax, smn

 

[Silvapain]

Why is this even a question?

Weld.

 

[1995SHO9]

hey eveyone,

i just bought a 97 black on tan sho with 89600 miles on it. it is my daily driver and i spend roughly 30 minutes on the highway since i know the cams go at constant high speeds. just wondering when the best time to weld the cams and if theyll go when the car hits a certain mileage im hopin 120k , also if anyone knows how to check if the cams were welded without tearing apart the engine? thanks

I'd weld it ASAP from what I've heard.

 

[medgraphsho]

get them welded, your in Mass and it cant be too far from Kirk.....

 

[JCTaz]

yes, weld.... my 97 has 76,000 miles on it and I didn't want to risk it..

 

[bottonic]

I don't even own a gen 3 - but IMHO, WELD! I would consider not doing it if this has only happened to a handful of people, but it is a proven problem with the gen3, and it WILL happen to your car.....it's just the question of when will it happen??

 

[DaSho97]

well thanks for all your help definitely gonna give NESHO a call and set a appointment.:thankyou:

 

[Izzmo]

Why is this even a question?

Weld.

Umm, ditto.

I got mine welded for $47

 

[AREA 91]

If you have a GEN III you better weld the cams.
If you have a GEN I/II SHO you better change your rod bearings.

 

[luigisho]

well thanks for all your help definitely gonna give NESHO a call and set a appointment.:thankyou:

You should be able to take the valve covers off and see whether the cams have been welded already or not. Check out the v8sho.com website and look for pictures of welded cams and stock cams.

 

[DaSho97]

alright will do, i doubt they're welded but doesnt hurt to check. thanks.

 

[luigisho]

Did you buy it from the previous owner or a car lot? The last owner would know. Could backtrack by phone if it was traded on the same lot.

 

[DaSho97]

i bought it off of a used car lot and i couldnt find the previous owners number.