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

[Benjamin Harder <vwtype53@yahoo.com>]

--- Cheapass Ron <rapieper@yahoo.com> wrote:
> 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.).


 You *could* go to that trouble, but when I got my reground intake
cam, I reinstalled it with plenty of Mobile 1 oil and ran the motor
for a few minutes above 2000 rpm and then went for a nice easy test
drive.  I didn't touch the old lifters... just plug-n-play!
 I think that the most important thing would be to install the caps
in the correct orientation and position.  And while you're in there
you could replace the cam chain and the seals.


=====
Benjamin Harder
86 Scirocco 16v
80 Scirocco - project

http://www.geocities.com/vwtype53/

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