Diesel Camshaft Replacement
Diesel Engine Repair — Cheyenne, WY
Camshaft problems — worn lobes, flattened lifters, or a broken cam — show up as ticking, misfires, low power and metal in the oil. It's major surgery on any engine, and on a diesel it demands careful inspection of everything the failing cam contaminated: lifters, bearings, and the oiling system.
TDC handles cam replacement from failure repair to performance upgrades, with proper cleaning, quality parts, and correct break-in procedure. If you're building for towing or power, a performance camshaft matched to your turbo and fueling is one of the more underrated upgrades on the menu.
What's Included
- Cam and lifter failure diagnosis
- Thorough cleanup of metal contamination
- Quality cams and lifters, correct break-in
- Performance cam options matched to your build
- Done alongside injector/turbo work when it makes sense
Diesel Diagnosis Done Right
- Verify and inspect
Every diesel complaint starts with reproducing the symptom and a physical inspection — leaks, soot trails, boots, clamps and wiring.
- Test the systems
Compression tests, fuel system diagnostics and turbo checks isolate whether the problem is mechanical, fuel, or air.
- Confirm before replacing
Injectors, pumps and turbos are expensive. Nothing gets replaced until testing confirms it failed.
- Fix it for the long haul
Where a known weak point exists — like CP4 injection pumps or grid heater bolts — Trevor will tell you about the proven prevention options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does camshaft replacement cost at TDC Automotive?
Labor is billed hourly at $135/hr, and you'll get findings and an estimate before repair work begins. Call (307) 996-0980 with your year, make and model and Trevor can give you a realistic idea of what's involved.
Do I need an appointment for camshaft replacement?
Call ahead at (307) 996-0980 — as an owner-operated shop, TDC schedules work so your vehicle gets Trevor's full attention rather than sitting in a lot for a week.
Where is the shop, and what area do you serve?
The shop is at 8407 Aztec Drive in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and serves all of southeast Wyoming plus the Nebraska panhandle and Northern Colorado — customers regularly drive in from Laramie, Wheatland, Torrington, Pine Bluffs, Wellington, Fort Collins and Greeley.