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Offline Bow

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Another cam follower question
« on: 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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Re: Another cam follower question
« Reply #1 on: 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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Re: Another cam follower question
« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2013, 07:02:29 pm »
I didnt bother with tdc when I replaced mine  :happy2:
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Re: Another cam follower question
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2013, 07:08:44 pm »
I didnt bother with tdc when I replaced mine  :happy2:
+1 here too! Changed quite a few and never had any problems! :happy2:


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Re: Another cam follower question
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2013, 07:30:22 pm »
Thank you all much appreciated big time not hugely mechanically minded so wanted to make sure

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Re: Another cam follower question
« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2013, 07:33:05 pm »
Just don't over tighten those bolts..
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Re: Another cam follower question
« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2013, 10:28:18 pm »
^^^Does anyone know the Elsa torque figure for these?
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Re: Another cam follower question
« Reply #7 on: March 20, 2013, 11:06:20 pm »
It's around 10 Nm or 7 1/2 ft lb.
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Re: Another cam follower question
« Reply #8 on: March 20, 2013, 11:08:54 pm »
Cheers. Knowledge is power.
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