S54 Cam Bolt issue, dealer says 15 hours labor!

Beedub · 04-07-2014, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by StickMon

I would guess you'd be fine to 20k.
You'll hear the heads rattling around pretty loudly before 3 or more are broke, so just keep an ear out for a lot of ticking.

hell while I'm in their i may as well change the vanos hub to the dr vanos upgraded unit..... seems silly to have all the labour of changing out these bolts to not do some upgrades while I'm in their...

byron

StickMon · 04-07-2014, 02:47 PM

And don't forget the chain guide.
I was unprepared last time and didn't change mine, or even inspect it.

Beedub · 04-08-2014, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by StickMon

And don't forget the chain guide.
I was unprepared last time and didn't change mine, or even inspect it.

definitely....

bignosejim · 04-08-2014, 02:00 AM

I think getting a pump disc with smaller holes is the key to preventing broken tabs. If your hub is intact, then reducing the clearance between the tabs and pump disc will keep them from hitting each other with enough force to cause the tabs to break.

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