[jbautocare]

I am replacing the camshaft on a 06' Jetta TDI. I was told to do the head gasket at the same time, is this true? Appreciate any advise...

 

[chittychittybangbang]

No, the head gasket is between the cylinder head and engine block. The camshaft is what opens the valves and moves the actuators. Completely separate things. Perhaps they meant valve cover gasket - this gasket is reusable. Here are instructions on how to do it: http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/multi/camshaft-inspection-replace-vw-tdi.htm

 

[Growler]

what you do need to replace is the one time use factory cam cap and injector rocker hold down bolts. there are kits available from franko6 and bleachedbora that are cheaper than the factory bolts, and are reuseable.

you def want a set of those.

 

[jbautocare]

Sorry I should have been more specific I was told that when removing the camshaft the bolts go through the cylinder head and into the block so there is a chance of a head gasket leak just wondering if this is true I cant see a problem but just thought if someone had done the job before they could offer me some advice

 

[chittychittybangbang]

Sorry I should have been more specific I was told that when removing the camshaft the bolts go through the cylinder head and into the block so there is a chance of a head gasket leak just wondering if this is true I cant see a problem but just thought if someone had done the job before they could offer me some advice

No, take a look at the pictorial. You remove the rocker bolts not the head bolts. You should not remove the head bolts to change the camshaft. The factory service manual also does not recommend changing the head gasket.

 

[jbautocare]

Thanks for the post, went over it seems straight forward. A car wrecker I use told me that was the case with the head gasket I guess he was trying to sell a head gasket job. I will be doing the job tomorrow so hopefully everything goes well. Thanks again for the help.

 

[ashtontwo]

Thanks for the FYI