Re: [tech] Q's on installation of used cam

["Andy Holmes" <scalainj@hotmail.com>]

Superb - Glad to see that your happy with it.

As to install - no idea ;-)

Andy Holmes
91 Scirocco Scala
83 Jetta Surprise



>From: Cheapass Ron <rapieper@yahoo.com>
>To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Subject: [tech] Q's on installation of used cam
>Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 05:49:37 -0700 (PDT)
>
>I just got a used European spec intake cam, received it yesterday.  I'm
>pleased with it's condition, looks to be in great shape, all lobes have
>consistent wear patterns, shape, etc.  So, as soon as I find a free
>evening, it's going into Victor, which has 145K miles.
>
>I'd like to avoid replacing lifters but I'm needing info about
>installing a used cam onto used lifters.  Can I get away with this
>relatively safely?  Should I burnish the lifter tops and the lobes with
>something to help oil retention and provide a "new" surface for the
>parts to bed into (1000 grit sandpaper, Scotch-brite, etc.)?
>
>I certainly will use assembly lube and follow the tried-and-true cam
>break-in rules (vary the RPM, stay above 2000 for 1/2 hour, etc.).
>
>TIA,
>
>
>
>=====
>Ron (Cheapass)
>'87 16V, ("Victor"), '93 Cabby ("Teufelhasen")
>ICQ 108845455
>
>Stupid is as stupid does.
>-F. Gump
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