Is This Camshaft Reusable? Or Too Pitted?

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This is in relation to my engine knock thread. Before I pull the other head, I'd love y'all's opinion on this cam. This is a pretty expensive decision for me to go any further (especially if not needed). Is this cam too pitted to reuse?

Note: The other thread relating to cams in this forum didn't have a pic that would load, so I didn't have anything to compare to. Sorry for a similar question.
 

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This is in relation to my engine knock thread. Before I pull the other head, I'd love y'all's opinion on this cam. This is a pretty expensive decision for me to go any further (especially if not needed). Is this cam too pitted to reuse?

Note: The other thread relating to cams in this forum didn't have a pic that would load, so I didn't have anything to compare to. Sorry for a similar question.
In my amateur opinion, yes, it's too pitted to reuse. What I see in the video is the early stages of spalling of the lobes, and that only goes one way: progression to failure over time.

Replacing the cam adds labor and expense, of course, but you will have more faith in the results over the long haul.
 

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If you got the head off I assume you're already replacing the lifters, it's not much more work to get the timing cover off to swap the cam. I would say go ahead and replace it. Without knowing what engine I'm looking at or whether that is a VVT cam or not there are several options out there for you. Looks like you have some mechanical inclination to get that deep into the engine, so go ahead and do it right while you have the chance.
 
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If you got the head off I assume you're already replacing the lifters, it's not much more work to get the timing cover off to swap the cam. I would say go ahead and replace it. Without knowing what engine I'm looking at or whether that is a VVT cam or not there are several options out there for you. Looks like you have some mechanical inclination to get that deep into the engine, so go ahead and do it right while you have the chance.
Well, I'd say taking out the radiator and water pump and timing cover is a considerable amount more work. :Big Laugh: It's an L94 6.2 Vortec 6200
 
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If the word pit is included as part of the description related to your question, then it’s time to shop for new stuff.
Ugh. I mean, that's a logical answer. But I don't like it.
 

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I still say wipe the lobe clean and redo video. the oil isn't making it look good forsure
 

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Got picture of roller lifter that came out of that position.
 

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