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Offline rich83

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Re: a harsh lesson
« Reply #30 on: January 23, 2013, 02:07:10 pm »
Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on January 23, 2013, 01:51:00 pm

Renew my cam follower at 5k regardless.  Going to make sure its checked after any track time or hard use too.



Should be ok for about 2 years then...

(sorry... you walking into that mate)
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Re: a harsh lesson
« Reply #31 on: January 23, 2013, 02:16:09 pm »
Only 2 years?  :signLOL:
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Re: a harsh lesson
« Reply #32 on: January 23, 2013, 04:01:24 pm »

PS Really sorry to hear it Gaz, its something I thought wouldve been checked as a matter of course on the Tfsi  :sad1:

And its done 5k since Jan '12 but I proba wont drive it until March this year lol
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Re: a harsh lesson
« Reply #33 on: January 23, 2013, 04:10:12 pm »
How easy is it to check? Is there a decent writeup? Video?
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Re: a harsh lesson
« Reply #34 on: January 23, 2013, 04:16:51 pm »
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Re: a harsh lesson
« Reply #35 on: January 23, 2013, 04:17:24 pm »
Quote from: E30Dom on January 23, 2013, 04:10:12 pm
How easy is it to check? Is there a decent writeup? Video?

There is a guide on how to change the follower Dom, I'll try and find it it's resally easy.


*** EDIT ***  Found a link for you ^^^^^^^ Haha  :grin:
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Re: a harsh lesson
« Reply #36 on: January 23, 2013, 04:17:35 pm »
jeez,  :confused:

mine was checked last service and ok, but am now thinking will change anyway as done over 5k on it  :sad1:
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Re: a harsh lesson
« Reply #37 on: January 23, 2013, 04:21:13 pm »
Quote from: berg on January 23, 2013, 04:17:35 pm
jeez,  :confused:

mine was checked last service and ok, but am now thinking will change anyway as done over 5k on it  :sad1:

Just bought one from VW £28 including VAT,will be fitting later this week :happy2:
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Re: a harsh lesson
« Reply #38 on: January 23, 2013, 04:39:11 pm »
Quote from: ianv5 on January 23, 2013, 04:21:13 pm
Quote from: berg on January 23, 2013, 04:17:35 pm
jeez,  :confused:

mine was checked last service and ok, but am now thinking will change anyway as done over 5k on it  :sad1:

Just bought one from VW £28 including VAT,will be fitting later this week :happy2:


you got part number to save me trawling for it Ian?
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Re: a harsh lesson
« Reply #39 on: January 23, 2013, 04:43:21 pm »
Quote from: berg on January 23, 2013, 04:39:11 pm
you got part number to save me trawling for it Ian?

06D109309C
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Re: a harsh lesson
« Reply #40 on: January 23, 2013, 04:50:19 pm »
I think it is just as important to check the cam as well as the follower.

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Re: a harsh lesson
« Reply #41 on: January 23, 2013, 04:57:17 pm »
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Re: a harsh lesson
« Reply #42 on: January 23, 2013, 04:58:38 pm »
Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on January 23, 2013, 04:01:24 pm

PS Really sorry to hear it Gaz, its something I thought wouldve been checked as a matter of course on the Tfsi  :sad1:

And its done 5k since Jan '12 but I proba wont drive it until March this year lol
no worries mate, sh*t happens i suppose. You live and learn mate. Something tells me its always the hard way in my case
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Re: a harsh lesson
« Reply #43 on: January 23, 2013, 05:22:57 pm »
Does this affect a certain engine type more than others?
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Re: a harsh lesson
« Reply #44 on: January 23, 2013, 06:15:38 pm »
Quote from: E30Dom on January 23, 2013, 05:22:57 pm
Does this affect a certain engine type more than others?
its the hpfp's that speed up the wear process i'm lead to believe
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