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Old 03-17-2013, 09:28 AM
Nevadan Nevadan is offline
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Default Snapped camshaft at idle.

Well.....very stupid and difficult lesson learned. I was recharging the air conditioning system after installing a different A/C compressor and while at idle I heard a sharp clank and the engine died. I pulled the belts to access the timing belt cover and the belt was snapped. Grabbing the front cam sprocket, it just turns and can be pulled out about an inch, therefore snapped cam.

I know I'll need a new camshaft and will know more once I pull the head off next weekend. Anyone who has a cam keep this in mind as I continue the work later.

My error was in not waiting to fabricate crankshaft holding tool so I could replace the belt. That's the stupid lesson learned....patience!!!!

This is my recently acquired '85 745 wagon that is in great condition.

Patience, patience, patience.
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1958 Mercedes 180D (rebuilding now)
1985 VW Jetta 1.6TD
1985 Volvo 745 Wagon 2.4TD (sold but still maintain it)
1987 VW Quantum Syncro 2.2 (converting to 2.0TD)
1996 TDI Passat
1997 Chevy 3/4 ton 6.5TD
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