Looking for cam follower failure part list (where to buy)

[lanks]

I haven't been on the forums or shopping in quite some time, hoping someone can steer me in the direction on where i should go for my replacement parts.
Parts I need:
HPFP
Intake cam
Cam follower
Cam shaft chain tensioner
Timing Belt
Timing Belt tensioner
coolant and a few other things

who is the oem source you guys are going with?
Thanks in advance
[wrench]

[dalmation53]

I haven't been on the forums or shopping in quite some time, hoping someone can steer me in the direction on where i should go for my replacement parts.
Parts I need:
HPFP
Intake cam
Cam follower
Cam shaft chain tensioner
Timing Belt
Timing Belt tensioner
coolant and a few other things

who is the oem source you guys are going with?
Thanks in advance
[wrench]

http://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/index.php


Your welcome JAKE [:D]

[Audibot]

JHM is a good sole source for those. In the spirit of shopping around, you can also check ECS Tuning, EuropaParts, FCP Euro.

Also check Genuine Audi Parts to find out how much money you're saving [;)]

[IronAudi]

I haven't been on the forums or shopping in quite some time, hoping someone can steer me in the direction on where i should go for my replacement parts.
Parts I need:
HPFP
Intake cam
Cam follower
Cam shaft chain tensioner
Timing Belt
Timing Belt tensioner
coolant and a few other things

who is the oem source you guys are going with?
Thanks in advance
[wrench]

I need all those too, just with a new engine, make sure you dont have any metal in the engine. Mine crapped out and now im replacing mine

[vce1232000]

Europarts [up]. you will get good [poop] and shipped to your door in 2 business days or less so you can [wrench] your [poop] [race]

Opps I forgot I have a spare used good approx 58k miles stock oem hpfp I can sell you for 100.00 shipped if that will help you

[aluthman]

I haven't been on the forums or shopping in quite some time, hoping someone can steer me in the direction on where i should go for my replacement parts.
Parts I need:
HPFP
Intake cam
Cam follower
Cam shaft chain tensioner
Timing Belt
Timing Belt tensioner
coolant and a few other things

who is the oem source you guys are going with?
Thanks in advance
[wrench]

Do your water pump while you're in there also.

[kaz02a4]

Sounds like something grenaded with the cam follower. Are you a MY 2007 or earlier? The extended warranty should cover you up to 120k miles. If not, disregard my post lol. For the other bits, JHM and Europaparts have always been good to me. Great guys to work with, good prices, and fast shipping. Do I get a free T-shirt Jake/Hugh? [evilsmile]

[IronAudi]

2008...

[Wloyd2k1]

Man that [=(]. I am ever so thankful of reading the common problems thread about our b7's. Cam follower was replaced at my first oil change by me and it did look a little rough. My car was at 110000 when I changed it. Got it at 106000 and do not know if it had ever been changed. There is a diy for that around here that I followed. Got oem one from ecs with a bunch of other small things. Like they said too, make sure you get all the metal from the follower out. Could be in the timing chain run or maybe even in the oil pan. Point is if it's left in there you're destined for another catastrophic failure. Good luck!!!!

[Audibot]

Man that [=(]. I am ever so thankful of reading the common problems thread about our b7's. Cam follower was replaced at my first oil change by me and it did look a little rough. My car was at 110000 when I changed it. Got it at 106000 and do not know if it had ever been changed. There is a diy for that around here that I followed. Got oem one from ecs with a bunch of other small things. Like they said too, make sure you get all the metal from the follower out. Could be in the timing chain run or maybe even in the oil pan. Point is if it's left in there you're destined for another catastrophic failure. Good luck!!!!


If it was a stock car, you were probably fine. Upgraded hpfp's put more stress on it, leading for a higher wear rate. While I'm tuned, I have found that mine tends to last >15k miles compared to 10k or less for others. Depends on how you drive though. I've also been using Lubro-Moly, which may be helping in that respect.

[Jake@JHM]

http://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/index.php


Your welcome JAKE [:D]

Thanks!!


Sounds like something grenaded with the cam follower. Are you a MY 2007 or earlier? The extended warranty should cover you up to 120k miles. If not, disregard my post lol. For the other bits, JHM and Europaparts have always been good to me. Great guys to work with, good prices, and fast shipping. Do I get a free T-shirt Jake/Hugh? [evilsmile]

You always get a shirt with us if you mention my build thread in your order comments!

[thenofjboy]

Ive had good experience with ECS...others havent but they do have Complete 2.0T Camshaft Replacement Kits....

stage 1
http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B7_A4-Quattro-2.0T/Engine/Mechanical/Cylinder_Head/Camshaft/ES2081104/

Stage 2 - includes the HPFP
http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B7_A4-Quattro-2.0T/Engine/Mechanical/Cylinder_Head/Camshaft/ES2081105/

[Charles.waite]

When my cam failed, I piecemealed the parts due to time constraints. I bought the cam and HPFP from GAP, I bought the timing components and a few other things from IE, and I believe I bought some other random bits from JHM.

This post was super helpful I know.

[lanks]

Welp, I had to end up replacing the motor, cam follower fell apart and scarred the bearings and cam shafts. Thanks audi!!

[UroTuning]

Another thing that you should add to the list in the future would be the cam follower stud conversion kit. This will help prevent stripping the threads on housing.
http://www.urotuning.com/Fuel-Pump-Stud-Kit-2-0T-FSi-HPFP-p/hpfp-stud-kit.htm

[thenofjboy]

I thought about doing the stud conversion....I already stripped the lower one and I know a handful of people have done this conversion. IIRC, there are pros and cons right? Due to the length of the studs, its harder to remove the HPFP. I cant rem if this has to do with the pre 08 models with banjo bolt connection or something else. I maybe wrong about the model year reference hahah but I do know this has been talked about before.

[aluthman]

I thought about doing the stud conversion....I already stripped the lower one and I know a handful of people have done this conversion. IIRC, there are pros and cons right? Due to the length of the studs, its harder to remove the HPFP. I cant rem if this has to do with the pre 08 models with banjo bolt connection or something else. I maybe wrong about the model year reference hahah but I do know this has been talked about before.

The pump is no harder to remove if you have the banjo bolt. If you have the flex line, you would probably have to disconnect it to get the pump off.

[thenofjboy]

ahh ok cool - lots of Ommegang flowing tonight after a great interview! hhaha there are cons w/the stud kit.....could have swornnnn I read something about it.

I am still interested either way in the kit.

[aluthman]

I originally thought I was going to have to use a crows foot on the bottom nut, but a deep wall socket does fit. I have the banjo bolt and see no cons to the stud kit. I'm glad I did it. It's been on for around 20k miles and I have yet to see any issues.