HELP broken Camshaft Slot!!!

[james277553]

Hi people I have a 1.6 GTD engine and really need some advice,
I've been dismantling my engine ready to paint it up. When removing cam belt I had a problems getting my camshaft bolt undone. I did the stupid thing and locked the cam off with the metal locking tool and tried to undo bolt ( did this several times before no problems). I've managed to snap a piece of the cam slot off the end and the bolt is still stuck fast. I've set the timing loads of times before and never had a problem.
Does anyone know if I could still use the camshaft as It only the end that has broken or will it upset the balance of the shaft.
If I need to replace the cam, does anyone have camshaft to sell? I'm in the Uk and parts are becoming hard and pricey to get.

 

[Zaro]

Assuming your talking about where you lock the cam... There is nothing to worry about. Use your cam. I have seen a few of them break off and cause no issues!

Good luck!

[james277553]

Here's a pic of the broken Cam.
Thanks Zaro for the quick reply, I will clean the edge of the broken section to ensure it doesn't wear on anything. Just need to figure out how to remove the bolt.

[92EcoDiesel Jetta]

use a large adjustable wrench on a cam lobe closest. to the sprocket.

[steevz]

use a large adjustable wrench on a cam lobe closest. to the sprocket.

This is the best way. Large cresent wrench on a cam lobe.

[srgtlord]

You can also put 2 bolts into the waterpump pulley wrench and use it as a counterhold tool.

[james277553]

Thanks for all the reply's, I love this forum, I've found it to be a life saver over the last 6 years.

I bought my mk2 golf 6 years ago because it was a cheap run around, Not knowing a thing about diesel engines or the Vw scene, now I'm addicted to tinkering and getting more power out the golf. All the info I got is from this forum and the bible Bentley manual.
Turns out I also got a real rare car and didn't know it.
Its a Mk2 Golf GTD engine code SB and is the Pasadena edition 160,000 on the clock.

Last year I realised my car was not going to pass its MOT and needed some serious work, I made the decision to save it from the scrap heap. 6 months later and lots of money its back on the road. ( well was till my turbo went last week ) Still lots to do but goes really well, when I get time I'll list all the upgrades.
I'll dig out some pictures up of the Car been meaning to do it for ages.
   

[smutts]

You still looking for another turbo?

[james277553]

Hi there. Well there's a question, I paid for one on ebay over a week ago (kkk off a GTD low mileage).
After several messages to the guy finally told me it Should be with me today. Its now 4pm and no sign of it. argh. Hope it turns up otherwise i'm gonna have to try rebuild mine funds are drying up rapidly. I should have posted a request on here first, I just assumed there wasn't anyone around in the Uk with many spares.     

[Mark(The Miser)UK]

19mm ring spanner on the bolt, Sharp tap on the spanner.
No need to grab the cam. Valve springs etc provide enough inertia.

When replacing, clean taper, and use scouring powder to mate joint...
 When it is right, just pushing on with hand will grip well. Remove, clean and assemble dry.

No need to overtighten beyond spec..