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To each, his own. But I'm not sure how long that piece of mind will last.
Posted by: 4Driver4 (569) on 2015-11-18 15:19:37 In Reply to: I was going to replace everything to have a piece of mind. I will start with cam follower as posted by kocyk123 on 2015-11-18 15:07:18	Share \| Report

Again, my opinion, but even with all new stuff in there ($5k? for everything) how long are you going to be comfortable? If if you start omitting to have cost (no cam $prockets, for instance) how is that going to erode your piece of mind? Plus, there is always something else to break on any car...or some idiot could stuff you tomorrow.

I'm all for preventative maintenance, but I'm not seeing the value in a chain job.

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        I can't imagine doing the chains as preventitive maintenance.  -  4Driver4  2015-11-18 14:53:09 (270 views)
        
        I was going to replace everything to have a piece of mind. I will start with cam follower as  -  kocyk123  2015-11-18 15:07:18 (221 views)
        
        To each, his own. But I'm not sure how long that piece of mind will last.  -  4Driver4  2015-11-18 15:19:37 (229 views)
        
        You are right. Maybe I should hold off on timing chain service for now and just get to enjoy the car   -  kocyk123  2015-11-18 15:24:33 (236 views)
        
        As long as you don't blame me when it blows up. ;-)  -  4Driver4  2015-11-18 15:55:48 (230 views)
        
        Certainly worth waiting a little bit anyway. Tackle the cam follower first for sure.   -  TwoSeven  2015-11-18 15:38:30 (238 views)
        
        Lovely car... get the cam follower for the HPFP replaced IMMEDIATELY. Do not pass go. NOW.   -  TwoSeven  2015-11-18 14:09:22 (268 views)
        
        Wow thanks a lot for that info! I got my HPFP replaced with OEM one. Should it come with  -  kocyk123  2015-11-18 14:18:00 (249 views)
        
        The cam follower goes between the bank 2 cam lobe and the HPFP, acting as a sacrificial lamb.   -  TwoSeven  2015-11-18 14:48:05 (257 views)
        
        I got it now. Thank you Sam for explaining and sharing PDF. I will order the part and get it swapped  -  kocyk123  2015-11-18 15:01:36 (218 views)
        
        Even cheaper at Jim Ellis - shop that part number around a bit.   -  TwoSeven  2015-11-18 15:36:36 (232 views)
        
        Thank you so much Gentleman! I think that D2 on Quattroworld is the best forum ever!   -  kocyk123  2015-11-18 15:59:51 (238 views)
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