MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Fuel pump cam followers wear.
Post by: QD MBE on January 21, 2009, 07:34:38 pm: Of interest to those with an Autotech/HP fuel pump.

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=204029 (http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=204029)
Title: Re: Fuel pump cam followers wear.
Post by: dan.payne on January 22, 2009, 10:53:53 am: Is this something to worry about do we think or could this just be a one off?
Title: Re: Fuel pump cam followers wear.
Post by: Hurdy on January 22, 2009, 12:34:28 pm: It isn't a one off.

Cam follower wear has been an underlying concern with the GTI since its inception. Even high mileage standard ones have been known to suffer. Regular checks should ensure that the car is okay.
Title: Re: Fuel pump cam followers wear.
Post by: neg on January 22, 2009, 02:30:23 pm: Yeh its been known since all this talk about A and B cams out - I would say check every 10k if you have a modified pump.
Title: Re: Fuel pump cam followers wear.
Post by: MAT ED30 on January 22, 2009, 02:35:12 pm: y dont the people who make pumps do a better cam follower? its just silly not to
Title: Re: Fuel pump cam followers wear.
Post by: Hurdy on January 22, 2009, 02:56:16 pm: Quote from: MAT ED30 on January 22, 2009, 02:35:12 pm
y dont the people who make pumps do a better cam follower? its just silly not to

Probably down to the amount of development involved for little return (follower isn't expensive!)
Title: Re: Fuel pump cam followers wear.
Post by: MAT ED30 on January 22, 2009, 02:59:26 pm: Quote from: Hurdy on January 22, 2009, 02:56:16 pm
Quote from: MAT ED30 on January 22, 2009, 02:35:12 pm
y dont the people who make pumps do a better cam follower? its just silly not to

Probably down to the amount of development involved for little return (follower isn't expensive!)

i just think if they sold it all as a kit ie pump and follower then its just a fit and forget about it job not a fit and check me alot job :rolleye:
Title: Re: Fuel pump cam followers wear.
Post by: Hurdy on January 22, 2009, 03:02:21 pm: Quote from: MAT ED30 on January 22, 2009, 02:59:26 pm
Quote from: Hurdy on January 22, 2009, 02:56:16 pm
Quote from: MAT ED30 on January 22, 2009, 02:35:12 pm
y dont the people who make pumps do a better cam follower? its just silly not to

Probably down to the amount of development involved for little return (follower isn't expensive!)

i just think if they sold it all as a kit ie pump and follower then its just a fit and forget about it job not a fit and check me alot job :rolleye:

I agree entirely. Either that or the tuner that fits the HPFP should include the cost of a new cam follower in the price of the conversion. Rude not to really. :smiley:
Title: Re: Fuel pump cam followers wear.
Post by: MAT ED30 on January 22, 2009, 03:04:21 pm: maybe us lot should send apr and autotech an email and make them produce something :smiley:
Title: Re: Fuel pump cam followers wear.
Post by: Hurdy on January 22, 2009, 03:12:08 pm: Dear APR/Autotech,

Ceramic cam followers wanted for modified GTI's with HPFP conversion. Do it or else......... :fighting:

Regards MK5GolfGTI.co.uk

:signLOL:
Title: Re: Fuel pump cam followers wear.
Post by: MAT ED30 on January 22, 2009, 04:33:04 pm: Quote from: Hurdy on January 22, 2009, 03:12:08 pm
Dear APR/Autotech,

Ceramic cam followers wanted for modified GTI's with HPFP conversion. Do it or else......... :fighting:

Regards MK5GolfGTI.co.uk

:signLOL:

sounds good to me :signLOL:
Title: Re: Fuel pump cam followers wear.
Post by: bacillus on January 22, 2009, 04:46:18 pm: You guys may be jesting but KMD does make an upgraded 2.0T Cam Follower.
http://www.kmdtuning.com/store/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=1426
Title: Re: Fuel pump cam followers wear.
Post by: neg on January 22, 2009, 04:53:45 pm: Not cheap though, thats like what Ã‚Â£60+
Title: Re: Fuel pump cam followers wear.
Post by: Hurdy on January 22, 2009, 05:02:45 pm: Quote from: neg on January 22, 2009, 04:53:45 pm
Not cheap though, thats like what Ã‚Â£60+

Probably worth it though :happy2:
Title: Re: Fuel pump cam followers wear.
Post by: bacillus on January 22, 2009, 05:14:18 pm: I did and still wonder if the increased thickness would impact on the stroke of the pump...
Title: Re: Fuel pump cam followers wear.
Post by: Hurdy on January 22, 2009, 05:21:47 pm: What is the measurement of the stroke as standard anyway?

Could then calculate the difference as a percentage. :happy2:
Title: Re: Fuel pump cam followers wear.
Post by: neg on January 22, 2009, 11:11:43 pm: Quote from: Hurdy on January 22, 2009, 05:02:45 pm
Quote from: neg on January 22, 2009, 04:53:45 pm
Not cheap though, thats like what Ã‚Â£60+

Probably worth it though :happy2:

Or put the Ã‚Â£20 one in and change it slightly more often, not like this one will last forever just the 'estimate' longer than the OEM part due to it being thicker. I have no doubt they know wha they are doing but the smallest of changes in parts like this can have dramtic effects.