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



after they grind them do they re-harden the the cam?

Brian

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



>From: Anthony Pelletier <vwnuts@yahoo.com>
>To: Benjamin Harder <vwtype53@yahoo.com>, scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Subject: Re: [tech] Q's on installation of used cam
>Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 10:18:10 -0700 (PDT)
>
>You guys should really consider using delta cams (the
>place Ben used) to regrind your stock cams.  Its
>cheap($93 shipped), they do good work and have good
>turnaround.  I heard somewhere they can do sets too.
>I don't know what originals they profiled, but that
>might be a cheap alternative to expensive cams.
>
>
>--- Benjamin Harder <vwtype53@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> > --- 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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