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 -- Stuart MacMillan Manager, Case Program 800-909-8244 ext. 8208 Getting your share of the Net yet? http://cobaltgroup.com http://UsedEquipNet.com |
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