Overview
As you may know, the FSI motors of all types use a solid cam follower to run the fuel pump. It has turned out to be a problematic wear item on this model of motor. In the next version of the motor TSI, the solid cam follower was replaced with a roller cam, getting rid of the wear issues associated with this part.
My car is a typical bolt-on modded K04 using an APR modified fuel pump. This kit should work fine with stock and modified pumps.
Difficulty
The INA FSI to TSI kit is not out as of this writing but should be out soon. This kit, unlike others uses only new parts and can be done by just about all home mechanics in 3 hours even if you are fairly new to the car. I would give it a difficulty of 3 out of 10 for folks that can wrench but are not familiar with the motor. I would give it 2 out of 10 for folks that have been under the hood of their car and know their way around already and are generally experienced in regular maint and repair.
Quality
I would give the quality of the kit a 10 out 10 based on quality of parts, factory like quality of work(machining), ease of install and it just works like you would expect it to. I have seen only one other kit on the market that is no longer available. Assuming you are having the work done this kit should end up being cheaper and perhaps better than the now discontinued kit out on the market. The other kit generally could not be done in 3 hours as parts had to be removed, sent back for modification then returned. With this kit you are down for 3 hours and unlike the other kit you can go backward because you are using all new parts and not modifying your existing ones.
Disclaimer
For the record, I paid for the kit, it was not a giveaway in search of positive publicity so I am writing this as a consumer and real customer. As of today I have 120 miles on the kit and the car is 100% normal, no new noises or new behavior. At 1000 miles of use I will post an update with pictures to show wear on roller and cam.
1000 mile follow-up
Currently (9/3/2014) at 150 miles. At 1000 miles I will provide pictures of the roller and the cam lobe.
Installation Video
The install went well and we used an iPhone to film the install to help those that may follow and make it easier for those that are newer to this type of work.
INA 2.0 TFSI to 2.0 TSI Fuel pump lifter conversion video
Kit Photos
As you may know, the FSI motors of all types use a solid cam follower to run the fuel pump. It has turned out to be a problematic wear item on this model of motor. In the next version of the motor TSI, the solid cam follower was replaced with a roller cam, getting rid of the wear issues associated with this part.
My car is a typical bolt-on modded K04 using an APR modified fuel pump. This kit should work fine with stock and modified pumps.
Difficulty
The INA FSI to TSI kit is not out as of this writing but should be out soon. This kit, unlike others uses only new parts and can be done by just about all home mechanics in 3 hours even if you are fairly new to the car. I would give it a difficulty of 3 out of 10 for folks that can wrench but are not familiar with the motor. I would give it 2 out of 10 for folks that have been under the hood of their car and know their way around already and are generally experienced in regular maint and repair.
Quality
I would give the quality of the kit a 10 out 10 based on quality of parts, factory like quality of work(machining), ease of install and it just works like you would expect it to. I have seen only one other kit on the market that is no longer available. Assuming you are having the work done this kit should end up being cheaper and perhaps better than the now discontinued kit out on the market. The other kit generally could not be done in 3 hours as parts had to be removed, sent back for modification then returned. With this kit you are down for 3 hours and unlike the other kit you can go backward because you are using all new parts and not modifying your existing ones.
Disclaimer
For the record, I paid for the kit, it was not a giveaway in search of positive publicity so I am writing this as a consumer and real customer. As of today I have 120 miles on the kit and the car is 100% normal, no new noises or new behavior. At 1000 miles of use I will post an update with pictures to show wear on roller and cam.
1000 mile follow-up
Currently (9/3/2014) at 150 miles. At 1000 miles I will provide pictures of the roller and the cam lobe.
Installation Video
The install went well and we used an iPhone to film the install to help those that may follow and make it easier for those that are newer to this type of work.
INA 2.0 TFSI to 2.0 TSI Fuel pump lifter conversion video
Kit Photos
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