Date:         Mon, 4 Jun 2001 22:43:47 -0400
Reply-To:     "Karl M." <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Karl M." <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: cam follower bores
Comments: To: Bradley Flubacher <flubach@HOME.COM>
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Don't worry about small scratches. You could also use a fine cylinder hone.
If the follower goes into and out of the bore easily, then it should cause
no problem.

Karl

----- Original Message -----
From: Bradley Flubacher <flubach@HOME.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2001 10:57 PM
Subject: cam follower bores


> (1.6L NA diesel)
>
> I accidentally scratched two of the cam follower bores. I used 220 grid
sand
> paper to remove any minute burrs and to "round" the edges of each score.
You
> can see the scores, but barely feel them with your finger. I couldn't even
> venture a guess as to how deep they are. Very very minor if you ask me.
>
> I was using my home-made valve spring compressor. I've since filed down
the
> culprit corners of the compressor so it won't happen again.
>
> The bentley book says if there is any damage to these bores you must
replace
> the head.  I don't intend to replace it unless someone overwhelmingly says
> that I should. With high quality oil and frequent oil changes, I can't
> imagine this would cause any problems.
>
> Comments please?? Anyone else made this mistake?