Cam follower inspection

[Gaz78]

Thought I would check the cam follower as I'm not sure of condition or when last changed. To me it looks fine....any thoughts? Pics of how I done it too if it helps someone.

1) release pressure from this Schrader valve (There should be a black cap on it, but just pull off). It's under pressure so wrap a cloth around it (safety specs good idea), press the valve with screwdriver or the like, and catch fuel.

2) Next remove the schrader valve by undoing it with a 13mm spanner. Then unclip both sensors as seen in above picture just to free it up a bit. One grey one on left of fuel pump, and the black one on top.

3) Next using a 17mm spanner undo the fuel pipe underneath the pump as shown in pic. Good idea to keep your cloth handy for catching fuel too.

4) undo the 3 x t30 torx bolts as shown

5) Pump is now free so should wiggle out, and the cam follower can just be pulled out from the recess by hand.

6) here's a pic of the follower.....any thoughts on condition? To me it looks good with minimal/feint marks on it.

Hope this maybe helps someone. For how easy it is to check its worth doing. First time ive ever checked one and its simple, took 30 mins....next time would be quicker. Only 3 tools needed:

 

[samuelh_888]

Look now it's out just change it. First pic looks more worn than second. For £40 your email done half the job so finish it right.

There should be no process called ‘cam follower inspection’ it should be ‘cam follower replacement’.

 

[Gaz78]

Look now it's out just change it. First pic looks more worn than second. For £40 your email done half the job so finish it right.

There should be no process called ‘cam follower inspection’ it should be ‘cam follower replacement’.

I was just following advice from the revo website about inspecting the cam follower :https://www.onlyrevo.com/blog/2-0tfsi-hp-fuel-pump-issues/

Plus i was bored so thought why not inspect it. Never done it before, but had been reading how some people were finding theirs in dire condition, so thought let's look at mine. Would only take 30 mins of my time to change it later anyway, but wanted to see what it's like presently.

Gaz

 

[prt57]

I would have changed that for a new one as well. Once the black coating is worn down the metal underneath will wear very quickly.

 

[Gaz78]

I would have changed that for a new one as well. Once the black coating is worn down the metal underneath will wear very quickly.

Ok thanks , looks like it's due a change then. Will get one ordered

Gaz

 

[mechanic69]

I would have changed that for a new one as well. Once the black coating is worn down the metal underneath will wear very quickly.

I find that the black coating disappears in around 12 months or 10k miles, I always change once a year when I service the oil


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[Gaz78]

I find that the black coating disappears in around 12 months or 10k miles, I always change once a year when I service the oil


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Yep it's on my list now to do. Just ordered new oil, plugs, oil filter, pollen filter, and pipercross panel filter. So will get that done this week, then replace cam follower in couple of weeks.

Thanks guys

Gaz