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March 20, 2013, 06:36:37 pm »
Right got new follower today my car is a 57 reg edition 30 dsg model the guide I found mentioned TDC setting but mentioned apr pump my car standard do I need to touch the TDC or is it simply remove pump and fit new follower thanks for any help
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March 20, 2013, 06:47:23 pm »
I wouldn't worry to much about tdc pal, just make sure you tighten the pump mounting bolts evenly, a turn at a time on each bolt when refitting. I've changed half a dozen this way and never had an issue
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I didnt bother with tdc when I replaced mine
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Quote from: GrayMK5GTI on March 20, 2013, 07:02:29 pm
I didnt bother with tdc when I replaced mine
+1 here too! Changed quite a few and never had any problems!
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Thank you all much appreciated big time not hugely mechanically minded so wanted to make sure
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Just don't over tighten those bolts..
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^^^Does anyone know the Elsa torque figure for these?
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It's around 10 Nm or 7 1/2 ft lb.
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Cheers. Knowledge is power.
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