Cam Follower - how long to change?

[AdamRoutley]

This!

I'm gonna try this myself after reading the guide it seems easy enough...

apart from the above problem!

Cant remember now if it states on that guide, but when you pop your bonnet, do it from the passenger side. so as to not prime the fuel by opening the drivers door.

 

[Sinbad]

Cant remember now if it states on that guide, but when you pop your bonnet, do it from the passenger side. so as to not prime the fuel by opening the drivers door.

True.... But you can relieve the pressure by pushing in the valve thing on the bottom right of the pump. With a rag handy to catch the fuel.

 

[jc_boc]

Don't suppose anyone is around the wigan area and fancies giving me a hand? I will provide tea/coffee & bacon butties! (and i'll throw in a tip of course)

Just don't fancy attempting this on my own :s

edit - this was the reply from SEAT

"Hi Dan

Sorry for the long delay, I have spoken to tech we will need to check the fuel pump and camshaft before fitting bucket tap. This will cost more as tech will need to remove the camshaft to have a look."

Erm...what?

Why in the name of all that is Holy do they need to remove the damn camshaft to "check" it???!! It is as simple as removing the fuel pump, removing the follower and checking that it is still ok and if necessary replace it. Mate, run as far and fast from these fools as you can!

 

[Sinbad]

I guess they are assuming follower failure I which case they do need to remove the cam to check for damage.

 

[Jammy78]

Ahh, thats the one I've been reading through.

This is the bit that scares me:

[Quote:]
Originally Posted by BRISKODA
I didn't take any Pics of setting TDC as i had to use a small dentist type mirror and torch to be able to see what i was doing and it would never have worked on a picture.

Basically to set TDC undo the 2 left hand nuts at the side of the Cylinder head. You will need 2 people to do this next bit.

GENTLY and i mean gently pull back the side of the cover and look at the cogs on which the timing belt is sat. The biggest cog which is nearest the front of the engine at the top has a Small arrow on the left had side as you look at it. Also on the side of the engine just above the cog is a small arrow again. The aim is to get these 2 in line so you know your engine is at Top Dead Centre or TDC. Now to move the cog round put the engine in gear (i found it easiest in 4th) and have someone gently rock the car forwards to get the cog to turn. You keep your eye on the side of the timing cog looking for the small arrow. Keep doing this until the 2 Arrows are in line. Once this is done apply the handbrake and then tighten up the nuts on the cover as you don't need access to it again.

Im not sure if you have to Set TDC. When i installed the Autotech internals i was told that you must do it. So as you are removing the fuel pump i always do it just to be safe. If anyone with any mechanical expertise knows different please let me know.

You don't need to do this part!!!!!!

 

[Big Lee M]

Is the part number in the link right for a 08 plate cupra? Just wanted to make sure before ordering it.