Here's another thought.  Is it possible the mechanic said "camshaft followers"
meaning lifters?  That would make sense if the lifted (assuming hydraulic) are
weakening...

Z

Stuart MacMillan <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM> on 02/09/2000 12:14:25 PM

Please respond to Stuart MacMillan <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM>

To:   vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
cc:    (bcc: Zoran Mladen/AMS/AMSINC)
Subject:  Re: Camshaft Bearings

Hmmm,  anyone on the list every heard a noisy cam shaft bearing?   No VW
mechanic would tear down a waterboxer just to replace "noisy cam
bearings" (Yikes!).  I think you need to find another mechanic,  but
let's see what the other list members say.

Katy wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I got to speak to the mechanic that has done all the work on my 84 Westy
> for the last 6 years.  (4 speed) and he suggests  I put new camshaft
> bearings in.  He says they're just making a tiny bit if noise, not bad
> "yet".   But should be done within the next 2000 mi.  I know I can get
> hubby to do the work just wondered about how long it a job it is, and if
> anything else should be done while he's at it?  Any special tricks i
> should pass on to him?  Please don't tell me he's going to have to pull
> the whole engine!! I have this sinking feeling I'm going to be out in
> the barn  with him.  (you know, the gopher)  Go fer this wrench, go fer
> that socket, I'm hungry, gofer some lunch,  gofer another cup of coffee,
> etc., etc..
>
> Katy
> 84 Westy
> NE Iowa
> katya@netins.net

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