How to Identify a Camshaft by Number by Neal Litherland

The camshaft is an important part of your vehicle; it helps certain elements of your car run smoothly, from regulating the timing of your valves to bringing in fresh air to kick out exhaust. If you need a new camshaft, it can be a bit confusing to put together the identification number of the camshaft you need for your car. However, if you break the number down one piece at a time, it becomes easier to identify.