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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: dubsport on 29 October 2008, 15:38

Title: Head Gasket gone ... what cam?
Post by: dubsport on 29 October 2008, 15:38

hello thar!

basically i think the head gasket has gone on the ol girl, my mate is a mechanic (now works for the RAC) so he is taking the golf and doing everything that needs to be done to put her through an mot (also fitting a new cam belt, speedo cable, petrol filter, all the manifold gaskets etc..)

So while the heads off i have been advised it would be a good time for some performance upgrades ... can any one reccomend a good place to buy a performance cam for an 8v Digiphant engine?

thanks :afro:

Title: Re: Head Gasket gone ... what cam?
Post by: Mid_life_crisis on 29 October 2008, 15:40

i want to be your m8 friend also

Title: Re: Head Gasket gone ... what cam?
Post by: Khare on 29 October 2008, 15:53

http://www.bahnbrenner.com/ (http://www.bahnbrenner.com/)
have a look there. they sponsor the mk2 section.

Title: Re: Head Gasket gone ... what cam?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 29 October 2008, 16:10

While the head's off get out a dremel and port match to the inlet and outlet port gaskets. 

That should improve the flow through the head and give you a mild gain to maximise the effect of the cam.

Title: Re: Head Gasket gone ... what cam?
Post by: sidecarphil on 29 October 2008, 19:11

which is good for fast road / track day's

keeping a good idle and not too lumpy ???

http://www.bahnbrenner.com/vw_audi/categories/176/8V_Hyd_Camshafts (http://www.bahnbrenner.com/vw_audi/categories/176/8V_Hyd_Camshafts)

Title: Re: Head Gasket gone ... what cam?
Post by: MarkS on 29 October 2008, 20:15

Quote from: sidecarphil on 29 October 2008, 19:11

which is good for fast road / track day's

keeping a good idle and not too lumpy ???

http://www.bahnbrenner.com/vw_audi/categories/176/8V_Hyd_Camshafts (http://www.bahnbrenner.com/vw_audi/categories/176/8V_Hyd_Camshafts)

Is it just me or are those really cheap compared to UK prices?
I'd be tempted to go for the 276 personally, with an adjustable vernier pully :)

Title: Re: Head Gasket gone ... what cam?
Post by: sidecarphil on 29 October 2008, 22:19

i thought that too !!

but bet postage is expensave

i was thinking about that one too , ith the vernier and some better spring's :)