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Offline ianv5

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Cam follower replacement on a 2005 Gti
« on: January 25, 2013, 12:05:23 pm »
Hi,

I went to try and replace my cam follower today but I was unable to as my car being an earlier model has a metal fuel line on one of the connections instead of a rubber one (could not get enough space to undo this one). So I was unable to get enough movement to get in and remove the old follower. Can anyone help me with this?

Thanks

Ian
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Re: Cam follower replacement on a 2005 Gti
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2013, 02:44:17 pm »
Found this guide which has the same set up as my gti: http://freepdfhosting.com/8791e81dac.pdf

Para 10 is the issue I have!

Where can I get on of these: 12-point 8mm torx bit

Anyone?
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Re: Cam follower replacement on a 2005 Gti
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2013, 02:52:05 pm »
eBay, or online, have to search for it unfortunately. Not a very common tool bit!
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Re: Cam follower replacement on a 2005 Gti
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2013, 02:54:36 pm »
Quote from: RobboGTI on January 25, 2013, 02:52:05 pm
eBay, or online, have to search for it unfortunately. Not a very common tool bit!

Thats the problem I have had a look and can't find one  :sad1:
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Re: Cam follower replacement on a 2005 Gti
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2013, 02:57:35 pm »
Check with a local engineering tool supplier using yellow pages.
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Re: Cam follower replacement on a 2005 Gti
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2013, 08:31:47 pm »
When I done this on my 55 plate I couldn't get that pipe off either so I undone the clips holding the pipe in place further down it and it allowed me to pull the pump out far enough to change the follower
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