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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: javalin on 25 November 2009, 10:57

Title: changed cam?
Post by: javalin on 25 November 2009, 10:57

Hello all,

A quick one.  How would I tell if my GTI has a different (performance?) cam installed by a previous owner?  Is it as simple as the original ones have "VW" stamped on them?

Cheers,

James

Title: Re: changed cam?
Post by: axewielder on 25 November 2009, 11:00

pretty much, look for any markings+ post them up, theres a few camshaft info threads about i think theres one in the maint section

Title: Re: changed cam?
Post by: axewielder on 25 November 2009, 11:01

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=129138.0

Title: Re: changed cam?
Post by: javalin on 25 November 2009, 11:12

ok - thanks - good link!

Title: Re: changed cam?
Post by: Len on 25 November 2009, 11:24

Yea amazing what a SEARCH will turn up!  :grin:

Title: Re: changed cam?
Post by: Mikester on 25 November 2009, 12:42

Quote from: Len on 25 November 2009, 11:24

Yea amazing what a SEARCH will turn up!  :grin:

AMazing how little a post whore will help too.

ha

Title: Re: changed cam?
Post by: harlemex on 27 November 2009, 21:28

I agree :evil: :evil: :grin:

Title: Re: changed cam?
Post by: Dan GTI on 28 November 2009, 19:36

Lol.

Basically - if your car runs a little lumpy at low revs then it may have a performance cam - if it runs nice and smooth through all the rev range its probaly the standard cam or cams.

Title: Re: changed cam?
Post by: javalin on 28 November 2009, 20:43

good advise - thanks.

Think its std cam - as with its new fuel pump relay - it now idles perfectly.  Phew.

J