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

[Anthony Pelletier <vwnuts@yahoo.com>]

I have no idea.  The do have a website though
I even found it for you guys.
http://www.deltacam.com

--- Brian Wagner <scirocco_88_16v@hotmail.com> wrote:
> 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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