chipped lug on camshaft - will it affect useage

[Deano_Blad]

managed to chip a lug when removing a camshaft, will this affect how it works

http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu244/deanoblad1/IMG106.jpg

http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu244/deanoblad1/IMG104.jpg

[logic_guy]

How did that happen :(

[Deano_Blad]

removed the locking plate as pictured and was a bit too eager when removing the shaft itself lol, i can not see any reason why it would affect useage but want to make sure before i sell it.

[Darkslider]

I think that's knackered mate if it's at the pulley end? If the lug doesn't serve any purpose and its at the other end then I guess it could be okay, hard to tell without seeing it in situ though I can't remember what they look like under the covers!

[Deano_Blad]

no pulley is at other end, this end just sits in a casing filled with oil, the camshaft is held in by 2 grooves (one at either end) and 3 more in the middle as well as the locater in the picture, it was such a small piece that broke i really cant see it being an issue as nothing connects to it

[Darkslider]

If it's not at the pulley end then I think you'll be fine! Though obviously it's gonna detract from the value a bit I'm afraid! What cams are they?

Not even sure what the lug at the end is for, only thing I can think of is some engines have distributors driven by the opposite end of the camshaft but the 16v doesn't!

[Deano_Blad]

its a kent pt40 for a 8v, doesnt have a distributer it has a coilpack, the top one has the manufacturers mark and bottom is just blank, it sat in a hollow case with oil flowing to and from it to keep the locator oiled.

[Gareth_R]

It'll be fine