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Model Specific Questions and Info => MK2 Golf/Jetta and Audi 5k => Topic started by: Studdley on April 04, 2021, 11:31:08 pm

Title: Snapped Camshaft
Post by: Studdley on April 04, 2021, 11:31:08 pm

I was spending the weekend giving my mk2 1.6 NA some much needed attention. I resealed the IP new cam cover gasket etc. I went to crank the car, heard a snapping sound and saw the sprocket go limp. The cam snapped between the two lobes for cylinder number 1. Am I good to throw another cam in it or do I need to pull the head and throw a new one on. PS I'm in the market for some 1.6 parts lol

Title: Re: Snapped Camshaft
Post by: srgtlord on April 05, 2021, 10:16:37 am

Time for a new head, head-gasket  and headbolts if the pistons still look ok

Title: Re: Snapped Camshaft
Post by: Studdley on April 05, 2021, 11:48:13 am

That's what I figured. I must have timed it 180 out.

Title: Re: Snapped Camshaft
Post by: ORCoaster on April 05, 2021, 08:45:49 pm

Timing it 180 out would not have cracked the cam.  It will actually run like crap at 180 out, done all the time with those two-hole sprockets on the IP.  I have to watch mine.  I should just put some paint on the inside of the one that is correct.  Maybe bright RED

I bet you were a couple to three teeth off and it just hit hard on the valve and popped a weak cam. 

Title: Re: Snapped Camshaft
Post by: rabbitman on April 26, 2021, 04:34:32 pm

Always turn the crankshaft two turns after putting a timing belt back on.