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Cam follower on a AXX engine

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GTIEagles:

--- Quote from: shoaybmakda on May 23, 2015, 04:25:16 pm ---Attempted changing the cam follower today and got as far as the banjo bolt and then gave up. Will need to find a good mechanic to do this as all the ones I know have said "too busy" - too busy or can't be asked? Lol

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I was nearly on the verge of doing the same! But once you find the correct angle it's simple from then on. You have just got to be persistent with it! I found that rather than tackling it face on, tackle it from the side of the engine.

dazza:
I changed my cam follower today. I also have an AXX but deleted the banjo bolt last year. TBH didn't really need to delete it as it was only a PITA the first time around. Like most jobs its always easier the second/third time around.

shoaybmakda:

--- Quote from: GTIEagles on May 23, 2015, 05:09:21 pm ---
--- Quote from: shoaybmakda on May 23, 2015, 04:25:16 pm ---Attempted changing the cam follower today and got as far as the banjo bolt and then gave up. Will need to find a good mechanic to do this as all the ones I know have said "too busy" - too busy or can't be asked? Lol

--- End quote ---

I was nearly on the verge of doing the same! But once you find the correct angle it's simple from then on. You have just got to be persistent with it! I found that rather than tackling it face on, tackle it from the side of the engine.

--- End quote ---

I'm going to have another bash at it tomorrow if the weather holds up. I think I have the m8 somewhere so will hunt it down.

The first screw I undid let out quite a fair bit of fuel. Is this normal? I was a bit concerned that maybe I didn't need to completely unscrew it which kinda put me off continuing.

Was your old follower quite worn? My cars hit 115k and I'm anxious that it's never been done in the life of the car. Car drives fine now but part of me is still driving with some nerves!

GTIEagles:

--- Quote from: shoaybmakda on May 23, 2015, 07:37:05 pm ---
--- Quote from: GTIEagles on May 23, 2015, 05:09:21 pm ---
--- Quote from: shoaybmakda on May 23, 2015, 04:25:16 pm ---Attempted changing the cam follower today and got as far as the banjo bolt and then gave up. Will need to find a good mechanic to do this as all the ones I know have said "too busy" - too busy or can't be asked? Lol

--- End quote ---

I was nearly on the verge of doing the same! But once you find the correct angle it's simple from then on. You have just got to be persistent with it! I found that rather than tackling it face on, tackle it from the side of the engine.

--- End quote ---

I'm going to have another bash at it tomorrow if the weather holds up. I think I have the m8 somewhere so will hunt it down.

The first screw I undid let out quite a fair bit of fuel. Is this normal? I was a bit concerned that maybe I didn't need to completely unscrew it which kinda put me off continuing.

Was your old follower quite worn? My cars hit 115k and I'm anxious that it's never been done in the life of the car. Car drives fine now but part of me is still driving with some nerves!

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Yeah that's completely normal, put an old rag underneath it to soak it up.

I changed mine at 104k miles expecting the worse but other than the protective layer wearing off, the follower itself was in pretty good shape. As long as the follower hasnt domed (meaning the camshaft would need replacing) and the camshaft lobe hasn't got wear on it, putting a new follower would make it as good as new.

Scottymon:
1st time I did mine, I left it over night and made sure not to open the drivers door (primes the fuel pump) before proceeding, if you're wondering how you do that,  Long press on the Key Fob Opens the windows and you can reach in and grab the bonnet latch... very minimal fuel if any leakage that way, but a quick depressure is all it needs really.

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