8V Cam Issue

[FJFOOL]

I've heard some early 8V engines suffered from cam failures and was wondering what years and models were affected by this.

Thanks in advance !

[Lucky Phil]

8 minutes ago, FJFOOL said:

I've heard some early 8V engines suffered from cam failures and was wondering what years and models were affected by this.

Thanks in advance !

Up to mid 2013 from memory. Any engine that has flat tappets, ie non roller tappet engines will fail it's just a matter of when. In the short term or medium term.

Phil

Edited 7 hours ago by Lucky Phil

[Speedfrog]

57 minutes ago, Lucky Phil said:

Up to mid 2013 from memory.

I believe the factory started the switch to roller tappets in the mid 2012. 

[FJFOOL]

ok, so an '08 1200 Sport could have this issue. Thankyou all !

[Lucky Phil]

7 minutes ago, FJFOOL said:

ok, so an '08 1200 Sport could have this issue. Thankyou all !

Unless it's had the roller cam/tappet retro fit. Lots did have as Guzzi offered kits. Pete Roper will be along shortly and know the details but you can visit the Grissogetto forum and there will be a ton of late model 8 valve cam and tappet detailed info including from Pete. 

[p6x]

4 hours ago, FJFOOL said:

I've heard some early 8V engines suffered from cam failures and was wondering what years and models were affected by this.

Thanks in advance !