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Title: Cam follower info
Post by: deano65 on March 19, 2012, 09:33:54 am
Hi everyone

can anyone give me some info on this Cam follower problem that could arise, and roughly what needs to be done and how much, my Gti has 85,000 miles on it although running great at the mo...

Cheers Dean
Title: Re: Cam follower info
Post by: reflex11 on March 19, 2012, 09:45:22 am
with 85k on the clock I would definatly replace it
with mileage the cam follower wears and if its worn alot it can break and cause havoc on other components like camshaft and fuel pump resulting in loads of money
cam follower costs £30 and seal costs £10 from your local stealer

sometimes there is no symptoms and it could be very worn

if there is it's usually fuel cuts and you might also throw a CEL
Title: Re: Cam follower info
Post by: Tinytim on March 19, 2012, 10:37:54 am
What is VW's service recommendation on this? Is it supposed to be replaced.
Title: Re: Cam follower info
Post by: deano65 on March 19, 2012, 11:45:40 am
Is it hard to replace then ??

thanks
Title: Re: Cam follower info
Post by: reflex11 on March 19, 2012, 12:01:44 pm
it's not hard.. but just don't rush the job

you need to take the engine cover off
take fuse 27 out blue 15 amp until car cuts off
take high pressure fuel pump off
replace camfollower and refit..

its much more than that but thats just the basics of what you do
Title: Re: Cam follower info
Post by: nezquick on March 19, 2012, 12:12:00 pm
A QUALITY  DIY that I intend to use to do mine

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102858
Title: Re: Cam follower info
Post by: Boothy on March 19, 2012, 12:44:53 pm
Have a search on here bud. There's a good guide on here somewhere on how to check/replace it.
Title: Re: Cam follower info
Post by: reflex11 on March 19, 2012, 01:05:53 pm
I was going to do a guide but I hvn't had time to do a write up
Title: Re: Cam follower info
Post by: deano65 on March 19, 2012, 01:13:28 pm
Thanks everyone

is there anything else i should change as a precaution by the way.. :scared:
Title: Re: Cam follower info
Post by: reflex11 on March 19, 2012, 01:24:00 pm
the dealer told me to change the O ring seal on the HPFP but I don't think you really have to do it unless it's in a state
Title: Re: Cam follower info
Post by: deano65 on March 19, 2012, 01:30:18 pm
Yeah i have ordered the seal as well. What i meant was these valves that sometimes wear is it DV or something and is there any other components i should replace with it having 85000 miles on it ,just want to get this car back shipshape.. :laugh:
Title: Re: Cam follower info
Post by: nezquick on March 19, 2012, 02:28:35 pm
If you want to go all out then Change your spark plugs, Diverter valve for a revision D, oil, oil filter, coolant, brake and clutch fluid. Essentially a major service if you have the time and money and want to do it all yourself. Although most of that depends on when you last did it.
Title: Re: Cam follower info
Post by: deano65 on March 19, 2012, 03:26:22 pm
Ok Bud  :happy2:
Title: Re: Cam follower info
Post by: Mk5 GTian on March 20, 2012, 05:06:35 am

Deano,

I had a major service last month, and with a similar mileage to yours I got it changed. I had an oil change, engine flush, new filters, full inspection and fitting of a new cam follower and seal  for 220 quid from my specialist Duncans in Byfleet, Surrey. They gave me the old one, and said the top was quite a bit thinner than that of the replacement, so it was a really good decision to get it done.

Worth doing for peace of mind  :happy2:

Title: Re: Cam follower info
Post by: vRS Carl on March 20, 2012, 07:00:58 am
Have a search on here bud. There's a good guide on here somewhere on how to check/replace it.

 :happy2:

Here you go.

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,8339.0.html