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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Golf mk4 TDI => Topic started by: Granta Gti on 02 July 2013, 23:58

Title: Chocolate cams.
Post by: Granta Gti on 02 July 2013, 23:58

Got an 03 plate gt TDi with the chocolate can problem so need to replace the camshaft and bits, can some one tell me why it makes the induction noise so loud when this happens?

Title: Re: Chocolate cams.
Post by: Granta Gti on 03 July 2013, 07:40

Had a thought overnight is it that the cam can't open the exhaust valve and when the inlet opens the exhaust gasses travel back up through the inlet ?

Title: Re: Chocolate cams.
Post by: gazareth on 03 July 2013, 23:55

I think if the inlet valves are only opening a small amount it will increase the air velocity through them.

Title: Re: Chocolate cams.
Post by: scarr89 on 04 July 2013, 18:07

http://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/complete-camshaft-kit-for-1-9-8v-pd-engines.html

That is the kit you want. Far cheaper than VW.

Title: Re: Chocolate cams.
Post by: Granta Gti on 04 July 2013, 19:57

Quote from: scarr89 on 04 July 2013, 18:07

http://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/complete-camshaft-kit-for-1-9-8v-pd-engines.html

That is the kit you want. Far cheaper than VW.

Cheers scarr!
Although I think I have got a good deal, that lot
+ bolts
+ cambelt kit for £393 inc vat !

Only thing I don't have is the pulley removal tool.  :huh:

Title: Re: Chocolate cams.
Post by: scarr89 on 05 July 2013, 21:31

Quote from: Granta Gti on 04 July 2013, 19:57

Quote from: scarr89 on 04 July 2013, 18:07

http://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/complete-camshaft-kit-for-1-9-8v-pd-engines.html

That is the kit you want. Far cheaper than VW.

Cheers scarr!
Although I think I have got a good deal, that lot
+ bolts
+ cambelt kit for £393 inc vat !

Only thing I don't have is the pulley removal tool.  :huh:

Absolutely. When I do mine I won't need a cam belt kit as I did mine a short while ago.

Go to your local garage, see if you can borrow one. Or google one to 'hire'...are you DUY following a guide?

Title: Re: Chocolate cams.
Post by: gazareth on 05 July 2013, 22:03

the quality of modern vw engines is just atrocious eh.

Title: Re: Chocolate cams.
Post by: Granta Gti on 05 July 2013, 22:15

No I will just do it myself. I'm a mechanic so just like another job but not in the workshop ! Doing it for a trader and he is away for a week so might take the camshaft to work to take the pulley off.

Title: Re: Chocolate cams.
Post by: Granta Gti on 14 July 2013, 01:42

Forgot to update on this one! Did the job last wknd and went really well 1 cam lobe was badly worn and one lifter was knackered with the rest showing signs of wear. I had to use a press to get the cam pulley off the old shaft. Car runs as it should now  :smiley: if anyone else has this problem let me know, always willing to help out.