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Offline javalin

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changed cam?
« 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
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Re: changed cam?
« Reply #1 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
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Re: changed cam?
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Re: changed cam?
« Reply #3 on: 25 November 2009, 11:12 »
ok - thanks - good link!
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Re: changed cam?
« Reply #4 on: 25 November 2009, 11:24 »
Yea amazing what a SEARCH will turn up!  :grin:
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Re: changed cam?
« Reply #5 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.

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Re: changed cam?
« Reply #6 on: 27 November 2009, 21:28 »
I agree :evil: :evil: :grin:
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Offline Dan GTI

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Re: changed cam?
« Reply #7 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.
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Offline javalin

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Re: changed cam?
« Reply #8 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
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