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

["Brian Wagner" <scirocco_88_16v@hotmail.com>]

Here is a copy of a tech note from DANA/Clevite Engine parts, the reason is 
truly for proper oiling on intitial start up.

Camshaft Break-In Procedures

Coat the camshaft lobes & distributor gear with an EP lubrication such as 
CL400 "Cam Guard" or a moly-paste.
Apply the EP lubricant only to the lifter contact faces - not the bores.
Prime the lube system using new oil and filter.
Use only oils that meet or exceed the latest API ratings.
Do not use non-detergent oils, they do not have the anti-scuff additives 
found in modern detergent oils.
Start the engine and increase the RPM's to 1500-2000. Operate the engine for 
15-20 minutes at this speed. The higher speeds increase splash lubrication 
and decrease nose loading.
Avoid excessive cranking, no start donations and fuel/ignition adjustments. 
The break-in procedure must commence as soon as the engine has oil pressure. 
If the engine fails to start within 15-30 seconds, it is recommended to 
re-apply the EP lubricant to the lobes.
If possible, following break-in, the idle should be adjusted to high 
specifications.


Brian

87 16v
86 8v (parts car)
looking for a white 87 16v or an 85 wolfie



>From: Anthony Pelletier <vwnuts@yahoo.com>
>To: thescirocco@juno.com, rapieper@yahoo.com
>CC: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Subject: Re: [tech] Q's on installation of used cam
>Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 06:41:54 -0700 (PDT)
>
>
>What is this "cam break in" I keep hearing about.
>I've installed maybe 5 cams (not all in my cars) now
>and never done this, and not had a problem yet.  I
>bougth some shircks used installed them in my rocco
>16v, then removed them, and put them in my jetta 2
>weeks ago.  No wear signs.  I wasn't aware that you
>were supposed to do anything special.
>
>I have pics up at
>http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=1711734&f=0
>(under jetta cam install)(I got MKI pics there, too)
>oh and I probably shouldn't have put the 50mm and cams
>in the jetta casue it just rolled 189,000 miles.  But
>the car still runs 100%
>
>Tony
>
>
>
>--- thescirocco@juno.com wrote:
> > On Thu, 6 Sep 2001 05:49:37 -0700 (PDT) Cheapass Ron
> > <rapieper@yahoo.com>
> > writes:
> >
> > > 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.).
> >
> > Huh... That's a new one... <g>
> >
> > Try 20 min @ a constant 2000 RPM...
> >
> > http://members.aol.com/pumaracing/cam1.htm
> >
> > ...And don't forget to change your oil and filter
> > afterwards, since the
> > engine assembly stuff will clog up your oil filter.
> >
> > HTH!!!
> >
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