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Offline CM690

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Camshaft
« on: 25 October 2011, 12:54 »
I could do with a new cam shaft in my 1.4 CL as it sounds pretty tappety now. I can't seem to find one for my specific engine anywhere at all it's always 1.6 cams and above! The only other option I've found is performance cams but they are like £250! Do not want.

Saw this on eBay and I thought I'd ask you guys if this would work in my 1.4 like it claims. My guess is not... but you never know  :grin:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK3-GTI-2-0-8V-CAMSHAFT-CAM-BHP-UPGRADE-DRIVER-GL-CL-SE-MK2-PASSAT-JETTA-/260873863751?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cbd4b4247

Don't flame me :tongue:

Thanks again guys
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Re: Camshaft
« Reply #1 on: 25 October 2011, 13:05 »
A new cam may not be the answer!

Oil and filter change first!
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Re: Camshaft
« Reply #2 on: 25 October 2011, 13:09 »
Quote from: Len on 25 October 2011, 13:05
A new cam may not be the answer!

Oil and filter change first!

I've done that, tried a few different grades of oil. The best I've found to quieten it down was valvoline 20-50 (spelling?) Changed the filter and it's even had a brand new oil pump fitted. Even changed the cam followers :)

Gotta be a new cam now right?

If I could afford to just get a 1.6 or something then I would but insurance costs and the initial layout for the car would destroy me on student money  :undecided:
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Re: Camshaft
« Reply #3 on: 25 October 2011, 13:13 »
In that case, probably! :grin:

Good luck finding something suitable.
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Re: Camshaft
« Reply #4 on: 25 October 2011, 13:15 »
Quote from: Len on 25 October 2011, 13:13
In that case, probably! :grin:

Good luck finding something suitable.

Guessing that cam isn't?  :tongue:
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Re: Camshaft
« Reply #5 on: 25 October 2011, 13:21 »
I have no idea! Cant read ebay at work!
All I will say if its cheap it aint worth buying! A decent cam is expensive.
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Re: Camshaft
« Reply #6 on: 25 October 2011, 13:48 »
Nope that cam will not fit.

Get your oil pressure checked as a next step.
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