The problem only exists on PD engines.  (pump-douse)  Instead of a
rotary injection pump they have rockers that run off the cam to
individual injectors that act as their own pump.  KS cams can be found
in the after-market for a decent price.  Much less than dealer.

Jason

On Mon, May 23, 2011 at 9:20 PM, James Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
> All this begs the question: why isn't pol quality such an issue in other VW engines? Cam lobes being chewed up is probably an engine manufacturing problem. Oil problem? Preposterous, although I don't doubt that they can be somewhat protected with certain oils
> On May i23, 2011, at 1:58 PM, Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
>> I second these statements. �I have read about similar on tdiclub.com.
>>
>> Chris.
>>
>> Wys�ane z iPhone'a
>>
>> Dnia May 23, 2011 o godz. 11:39 Jason <uberhare@GMAIL.COM> napisa�(a):
>>
>>> Common problem on the PD engines associated with poor quality oil.
>>> Have you been using 505.01 rated oil?
>>>
>>> You will need more than just the camshaft. �lifters, cam bearings,
>>> rocker arm & bearing cap bolts (1 time use TTY). �Might as well do the
>>> timing belt while your in there if it hasn't been serviced lately.
>>> If you run a good quality oil (as in better than the dealer Castrol)
>>> it shouldn't be a problem after repair. �I've spoken with a few people
>>> in Europe and they've never seen this problem there. �Its just our
>>> crap North American oil....
>>>
>>> There are a few online venders that sell a complete repair kit. �I
>>> refer to it as a "TDI Tuneup". �lol �I know of one car (2004 PD
>>> engine) with almost 600k kms on it. �It's never had the valve cover
>>> off and runs like a top. � I've seen others chew up the camshaft in
>>> 100k. �Proper oil is the key.
>>>
>>> Jason
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, May 23, 2011 at 10:33 AM, Mark Dearing <VWBrain@aol.com> wrote:
>>>> hey guys have a 05 TDI engine that has eatten up one of the lobes on �the
>>>> camshaft. � Is this a common problem and what causes just one lobe �to get
>>>> eatten up. where is the best place to buy a new one. dealer wants $800 �for
>>>> it. �I was thinking of installing this in a vannie but am having second
>>>> thoughts � later �mark d
>>>>
>