Date:         Tue, 5 Jun 2001 08:58:18 -0400
Reply-To:     Robert Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET>
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From:         Robert Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET>
Subject:      Re: cam follower bores
Comments: To: Bradley Flubacher <flubach@HOME.COM>
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Bradley
I have done a couple of diesel heads in my time some had shatered adjuster
cups and compromised lifter bores. It has been my experiance that as long as
the lifter cup moves freely in the bore you will have no problem. If you can
find somebody that can and will mill the head that is a good idea also after
all most of the combuston chamber is in the piston and use the thickest head
gasket
Bob Donalds
Boston engine

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?
>
> --
>
> Bradley Flubacher
> State College, PA
> '82 VW diesel westy
> '84 GL wasserboxer
>