Need help while changing Cam follower

[dmfracer]

That cam is done.

This thread makes me want to replace my cam follower immediately.

 

[dmfracer]

Also, that made metal that got into the engine oil. You need to change it immediately and inspect the filter.

 

[5aprilc]

Scary times are ahead my friend.

 

[aeronaticaa]

The worst part of this is all was the last owner neglected it (he was an older man late 50s)

When i first bought the car i replaced the cam follower the same week the one i took out was shot which i could blame for the damage. I wasn't aware of this issue until i bought it i was excited about the condition and price.

The current repairs are way out of my budget (im still in college) the car runs fine my two options are either trade it in while i can or let it sit in my garage until i save enough to fix it.

 

[5aprilc]

That really sucks man.

 

[Das Gespenst]

What year is your car and what is the mileage? Certain years had a 110k mile extended warranty on the intake cam and HPFP. There's a chance you could get that covered by VW.

Cams aren't hard to do on these cars, you could probably find an indy shop and get it done for around $700. Worse pills to swallow and for less than a grand you have the number one issue with the FSI fixed and starting fresh.

 

[eurocars]

Find a used pump, replace the follower frequently, run it until you can afford to change the cam (if a dealer won't cover you like mentioned above)

 

[YBRmuggsLP21]

You can't really be upset at the previous owner for not changing the cam follower.

It's a stupid problem that no one really knows about unless you go on GTi forums.

 

[5aprilc]

It could always be worse. You could have the TSI engine and have shit loads of problems all the time. I don't mind having to change my follower every 10K miles.

That's once a year with the amount that I drive.

 

[YBRmuggsLP21]

I first changed my cam follower with 60k on the car and there were basically no signs of wear. I'll probably revisit/replace it again around 90-100k.

 

[5aprilc]

They wear out faster when you have a performance HPFP and a tune.

 

[aeronaticaa]

What year is your car and what is the mileage? Certain years had a 110k mile extended warranty on the intake cam and HPFP. There's a chance you could get that covered by VW.

Cams aren't hard to do on these cars, you could probably find an indy shop and get it done for around $700. Worse pills to swallow and for less than a grand you have the number one issue with the FSI fixed and starting fresh.

its a 2007
Im way over the KM/MILE mark, the car is 10 years old and the warrently is 10 years maybe they can cover it im gonna give give it a shot!

update, i called they said only coverage is the cam follower no HPFP etc.

 

[aeronaticaa]

Find a used pump, replace the follower frequently, run it until you can afford to change the cam (if a dealer won't cover you like mentioned above)

thats most likely what im going to do:thumbsup: