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  1. Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2008 Suffolk Posts: 11590 ITB'd Saxo VTS & Mazda 6 MPS
    #1
    Any problems likely to occur?

    Trying to do research before commiting to buying, unlike a few people

    Will also determine if Im going to be a tight arse and go used or spend more on a brand new set.
  2. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R
    #2
    Ideally you'd want to make sure they're run in as per the manufacturer and come with the followers they were run in with.

    Any scores on lobes and on the bearing surface.
  3. Established Member Joined: May 2008 Thanet, Kent Posts: 1529 White MkII VTS Black MkII VTS
    #3
    As above, also check it over for any major damage such as chips and cracks as that would be VERY bad if they were installed in that condition. I say this as there were a set of PH3s on here a couple of months ago that had very bad damage.
  4. Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Torbay Posts: 1565 2000 phase 2 Saxo VTS Turbo 2000 Nissan 200sx S14a
    #4
    very rarely does a camshaft go wrong so you should be fine buying second hand. as long as there is no visible damage i'd have thought you will be fine!
  5. Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2008 Suffolk Posts: 11590 ITB'd Saxo VTS & Mazda 6 MPS
    #5
    thanks guys, gonna be a case of do i trust the seller then!
  6. Established Member Joined: Aug 2008 york/ north yorkshire Posts: 1953
    #6
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Chr15 View Post
    thanks guys, gonna be a case of do i trust the seller then!
    make sure you get pics of the stamp on the end of the camshaft/s aswell as theres so many scammers around these days
  7. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B
    #7
    maddison's got it spot on, unless there is any visible marking or damage, mainly to the lobes, then your onto a winner