Scoutboy74
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Cam shaft bearings. Carrier bearings are found either in axle differentials, or as center supports between two long drive shafts.
How do you know you're not getting oil to that bank? What's the history of this engine? Have you had the oil pan off lately?
If you suspect top end lubrication issues, you should drain your oil and drop your oil pan to see what might be lurking in there. The presence of grey sludge indicates cam bearing de-lamination. The presence of kibbles and bits that are non-magnetic represent chunks of one or more failed cam bearings. In either case, you wouldn't need to worry about one isolated cam bearing. They would all need attention. At that point the engine should come out for complete disassembly, inspection and determination of proper corrective action ranging from top end overhaul, to full blown rebuild.
How do you know you're not getting oil to that bank? What's the history of this engine? Have you had the oil pan off lately?
If you suspect top end lubrication issues, you should drain your oil and drop your oil pan to see what might be lurking in there. The presence of grey sludge indicates cam bearing de-lamination. The presence of kibbles and bits that are non-magnetic represent chunks of one or more failed cam bearings. In either case, you wouldn't need to worry about one isolated cam bearing. They would all need attention. At that point the engine should come out for complete disassembly, inspection and determination of proper corrective action ranging from top end overhaul, to full blown rebuild.
