Hi,
Well, unfortunately, I'm shopping for a new cam, as the original has multiple worn lobes at 87,000 miles. So, seeking helpful viewpoints on the following:
*How long could I expect a replacement cam/follower to last?
....if it's only 87k, then this diesel will soon be finding another home
*How can I tell which replacement parts are the best available?
....it won't be OEM stuff
*Do I need to purchase and learn how to operate the VAGCOM thing?
....sounds like a great tool, but I have too many things and may not purchase another VW, which I was planning to do, based on this event. If VW can't design a camshaft....after many years of failures......
*Has anyone developed a reasonable mod to improve lubrication of the camshaft lobe and bearings?
....FWIW...My original VW 2005 owners manual spec'd 505.00 5W40 and I followed the manual precisely, with shortened intervals. Dealer advised they used Castrol Syntec, I complied with that suggestion.
I had just rec'd the Timing Belt kit from DieselGeek....now thinking, pondering, mulling over doing the camshaft as well.
I've rec'd some useful thoughts about specific oil usage going forward, but this was on another site.
Many thanks!
Greg
Well, unfortunately, I'm shopping for a new cam, as the original has multiple worn lobes at 87,000 miles. So, seeking helpful viewpoints on the following:
*How long could I expect a replacement cam/follower to last?
....if it's only 87k, then this diesel will soon be finding another home
*How can I tell which replacement parts are the best available?
....it won't be OEM stuff
*Do I need to purchase and learn how to operate the VAGCOM thing?
....sounds like a great tool, but I have too many things and may not purchase another VW, which I was planning to do, based on this event. If VW can't design a camshaft....after many years of failures......
*Has anyone developed a reasonable mod to improve lubrication of the camshaft lobe and bearings?
....FWIW...My original VW 2005 owners manual spec'd 505.00 5W40 and I followed the manual precisely, with shortened intervals. Dealer advised they used Castrol Syntec, I complied with that suggestion.
I had just rec'd the Timing Belt kit from DieselGeek....now thinking, pondering, mulling over doing the camshaft as well.
I've rec'd some useful thoughts about specific oil usage going forward, but this was on another site.
Many thanks!
Greg