[Volkschnell]

I've installed one cam already but it did not require replacing the springs etc. This time around I've got to do the whole deal. No one seems to know if the valve depressor tool is required (ABA Scirocco says "no" on hydraulic valve trains). Also, my mechanic has a standard leak-down tester. Will this provide enough pressure in the cylinder to keep the valves from falling into the head? He said 80psi was no problem. Help me out everyone, I'm getting tired of using this cam for a paperweight. By the way, I'm OBD2.

 

[DJ MiCRoByTe]

Re: Anyone have proper procedure for cam install (incl. springs etc.)? (Volkschnell)

well for cam and cam gear installation go to www.autotech.com and go to the section TECH and then instructions ... for valve springs get a bentley or haynes

[Modified by DJ MiCRoByTe, 10:21 PM 11-29-2001]

 

[ABA Scirocco]

Re: Anyone have proper procedure for cam install (incl. springs etc.)? (Volkschnell)

I checked my Bentley, it just says use compressed air, no psi given. If you're worried about it, just make sure that the piston of the cylinder you're working on is at top dead centre, that way if the air pressure is insufficient at least you won't loose the valve into the cylinder. The speciality tools you'll need are: the leak-down tester, a valve spring compressor, and not necessary by highly recommended, the VW valve seal removal pliers

 

[Volkschnell]

Re: Anyone have proper procedure for cam install (ABA Scirocco)

Thanks for the responses. I was thinking how cool it would be to have some sort of Vortex "pass-it-on cam installation toolkit" (I'll have to trademark that one) seeing as most of us would only use it once. Each user would just sell it forward at a reduced price making their own outlay minimal. Maybe we could sell the story to Hollywood and buy turbos for everyone.
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