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Old 08-29-2025, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by bigben78 View Post
So the latest bad news in my w201 2.0d project issss: worn cams on the camshaft, 2 to be precise.

Mechanic is doing this more precise stuff, which also requires kit I don't have.

He says replace camshaft, usual big job.

Any thoughts on this kind of job?

Many thanks

Ben
Replace your mechanic. Replacing camshaft is not a big job. The important thing is to tie down the timing chain with the camshaft sprocket to lock down the timing. Check the lifters. On a scale of 1-10. It is a 4 IMHO.
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