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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: jamie_pyrite on 10 January 2008, 00:00
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Hi all, so I had bought a gti camshaft for my 1.8 driver off Ebay but the lad tried to do a runner with my money so I've had to claim it back through paypal. I've been searching everywhere for a gti cam and I can't find one! None of the local scrappies are willing to break it from a head and any on Ebay have far too much milage! (120k? No thanks..)
So where could I look for a camshaft then? Asked at the stealers while I was in and they quoted me 128 quid for a brand new one!
Oh, and I've tried asking in the Wanted here and at clubgti. No luck..
Cheers :)
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Given how old Mk2's are now you will be struggling to find one with less than 100K on it. To be fair it shouldn't be a problem how many miles it has on it, it's not generally the cam that wears out. :smiley:
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me , why do you think over 120k is too high? if properly lubricated and torqued a cam will hit 200k with no probs at all, otherwise it would be in a high mileage service
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Yeah but surely it's hit and miss as to how well looked after the engine it comes from is. Something like that you've really got to buy new imo :smiley:
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tbh the cams dont really wear, its the tappets that go! cams are uber hard wearing. I have a 170k old cam which still looks lovely :grin:
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Ok thanks for the info everyone! Just checked on Ebay again and found these:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-MK-1-GOLF-1-8-GTI-CAMSHAFT-PERFECT-CONDITION_W0QQitemZ170183817999QQihZ007QQcategoryZ9889QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
And
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Golf-mk2-8v-gti-PB-Camshaft_W0QQitemZ160195199437QQihZ006QQcategoryZ9889QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Would the mk1 camshaft actually be suitable? Don't know if it'd fit my 92 1.8 driver engine?
And I'm guessing the other one would fit? :)
Thanks
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where abouts in the world are you mate? pretty sure ive got a couple of these kicking about
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Would the mk1 camshaft actually be suitable? Don't know if it'd fit my 92 1.8 driver engine?
And I'm guessing the other one would fit? :)
Thanks
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that mk1 cam prob wont fit as it has 5 bearing caps which means its probably not for hydraulic tappets.
the second one will work.
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where abouts in the world are you mate? pretty sure ive got a couple of these kicking about
I'm located in Durham near Newcastle mate :) That'd be great if you have one!
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secong one definately! :grin:
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where abouts in the world are you mate? pretty sure ive got a couple of these kicking about
I'm located in Durham near Newcastle mate :) That'd be great if you have one!
im near brighton! that could be a little far.lol
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Would be happy to pay postage if you're willing to post it? ;)
If you can't dont worry though :)
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erm well i could send it if you want? quite hevy though! £20 delivered?
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That would be great mate :) Greatly appreciated
Drop me an e-mail at <removed> and we can sort it out?
Cheers
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Finally then you can get the Webber system in as well :)
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That would be great mate :) Greatly appreciated
Drop me an e-mail at jamielidster@gmail.com and we can sort it out?
Cheers
e mailed!