MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: akbarirfan on September 29, 2014, 02:48:44 pm

Title: Cam Follower - Reinforced Version?
Post by: akbarirfan on September 29, 2014, 02:48:44 pm: Hi All,

I just spoke with Roy from Autobarn here in Basingstoke, I want to replace the cam follower in my car and he advised that there are uprated cam followers around - does anybody have any experience with them? Or where to buy them from?

I want to got to Stage 1 and would like to not have to replace these every 10-15k miles!!

Also does anybody know which gasket/seal is required when doing this job? I believe it is the Fuel Pump gasket but not sure.

This one maybe..

http://regal-auto.co.uk/shop/fuelling-upgrades-c-3_85_88_495_690/oem-vag-hpfp-seal-20-t-fsi-p-856.html

Thanks,

Irfan
Title: Re: Cam Follower - Reinforced Version?
Post by: anorganix on September 29, 2014, 03:04:07 pm: Uprated version?! Would be nice!

When replacing my CF, I always replace this seal also: WHT 005 184.
Hope to help!

Later edit 1: found this (http://hpfpupgrade.com/Products/Show/Volkswagen/2.0T+FSI/VW+FSI+Performance+Cam+Follower) (VW FSI Performance Cam Follower) and this (http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/kmd-uprated-cam-follower-stage-2-users-please-read.94514/) (KMD Uprated Cam Follower).
Later edit 2: seems that there is a recall for failing CFs - Audi TSB 150702.
Title: Re: Cam Follower - Reinforced Version?
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on September 29, 2014, 03:18:06 pm: In the UK you don't need to replace every 10-15k. Realistically every 50k, unless very highly tuned or used for heavy track use. Most people just stick with OEM.

I've never replaced the seal, and never had a leak.
Title: Re: Cam Follower - Reinforced Version?
Post by: warby on September 29, 2014, 04:08:29 pm: Having seen and repaired an mashed cam I'll be changing mine every 10-15k. It's only 30 quid.
Title: Re: Cam Follower - Reinforced Version?
Post by: pudding on September 29, 2014, 04:53:29 pm: There's 2 upgrades available:-

This one - http://hpfpupgrade.com/Products/Show/Volkswagen/2.0T+FSI/VW+FSI+Performance+Cam+Follower

And a kit from INA Engineering which replaces the cam follower with a roller follower from the TSI engine.

Neither are proven, so the best bet is regular oil changes and check the follower every 2nd oil change. It's not a lot of work to change and cheap. So far there isn't a better, permanent, solution.
Title: Re: Cam Follower - Reinforced Version?
Post by: akbarirfan on September 29, 2014, 08:00:16 pm: Thanks guys - have ordered the Cam Follower and O-ring from VW - £39 in total FYI.
Title: Re: Cam Follower - Reinforced Version?
Post by: anorganix on September 30, 2014, 07:43:44 am: I think BDM used the roller follower in their S3 build.
They say that this kit is a "fit and forget" solution to the high maintenance, problematic OEM fuel pump drive system.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr201%2FBackdraftMotorsport%2FIMG_0451.jpg&hash=eefa791c21c768e000b448d9e9862b10f843d0f7)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr201%2FBackdraftMotorsport%2FIMG_0443.jpg&hash=df1f112c1b7f3bdecfa667d9e79422868cdcec9a)