MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Bow on March 20, 2013, 06:36:37 pm

Title: Another cam follower question
Post by: Bow 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

Title: Re: Another cam follower question
Post by: gazbutS3 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

Title: Re: Another cam follower question
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on March 20, 2013, 07:02:29 pm

I didnt bother with tdc when I replaced mine  :happy2:

Title: Re: Another cam follower question
Post by: Bignod00 on March 20, 2013, 07:08:44 pm

Quote from: GrayMK5GTI on March 20, 2013, 07:02:29 pm

I didnt bother with tdc when I replaced mine  :happy2:

+1 here too! Changed quite a few and never had any problems! :happy2:

Title: Re: Another cam follower question
Post by: Bow on March 20, 2013, 07:30:22 pm

Thank you all much appreciated big time not hugely mechanically minded so wanted to make sure

Title: Re: Another cam follower question
Post by: bacillus on March 20, 2013, 07:33:05 pm

Just don't over tighten those bolts..

Title: Re: Another cam follower question
Post by: Tortaruga on March 20, 2013, 10:28:18 pm

^^^Does anyone know the Elsa torque figure for these?

Title: Re: Another cam follower question
Post by: bacillus on March 20, 2013, 11:06:20 pm

It's around 10 Nm or 7 1/2 ft lb.

Title: Re: Another cam follower question
Post by: Tortaruga on March 20, 2013, 11:08:54 pm

Cheers. Knowledge is power.