OptimusFuel
Veteran Member
I wonder why they call it a monkey wrench?
When the IP was changed out, there was no sign of cam sprocket issues?I am aware that when I checked my timing in Vag it was moving around, but not violently. At the time I thought it was my IP and had that rebuilt by Gilles at Performance Diesel Injection here in the GTA. This did not resolve the "bouncing" timing issue.MrVermin
I was waiting on the better pictures that were forthcoming.What happened to this thread? Just because someone alludes that it might not be DCB's fault it dies?
The 'minions' are confused
Technically, it's a Moncky wrench, not monkey.I wonder why they call it a monkey wrench?
You needed to read the line after that...Technically, it's a Moncky wrench, not monkey.
Charles Moncky
"That handy tool, the "monkey-wrench", is not so named because it is a handy thing to monkey with, or for any kindred reason. "Monkey" is not its name at all, but "Moncky." Charles Moncky, the inventor of it, sold his patent for $2000, and invested the money in a house..."
You know, I understand people wanting to keep things on the QT and not make any waves, but it would be helpful to the rest of the board if stuff like this was known.
People should be able to stand on their own reputation, not on the perceived reputation given to them by others.
Maybe I'm starting to get a little ornery in my old age, but if you screw up...man up, and take the good with the bad. We all make mistakes, but what ticks me off is when someone makes a mistake and doesn't want others to know about it because it would be a 'blemish' on their reputaion.
I find it interesting that you are the one who called out the OP to name names when he clearly didn't want to. And then a few posts later, you do a 180 and suggest he should have "checked things out a little more" and should appologize to the alleged offender if it turns out not to be his fault.I was waiting on the better pictures that were forthcoming.
I am sure the OP will post back with an update and is probably checking things out a little more, at least that's what I would be doing.
I would hope that if the installer is not found to be at fault an apology would be offered. If something other than that, I hope we get the scoop, because I am interested.
I find it interesting that you are the one who called out the OP to name names when he clearly didn't want to. And then a few posts later, you do a 180 and suggest he should have "checked things out a little more" and should appologize to the alleged offender if it turns out not to be his fault.
I don't agree that naming names was the right thing to do so soon in the thread. But when people get angry or upset, they tend to lash out and rant. I have been tempted to do it MANY times in the past. Even to the point where I have composed a super long post and re-read it several times, but never ended up hitting the 'submit' button because I too don't like to make waves. I can't speak for either of the parties involved, but we are all human and we all make mistakes. Its how you deal with those mistakes that determines the character of the person.
Nigel, I know you like to squat on the fence, but this is pretty darn unlikely. Go look at a cam sprocket and measure its hub. Here's an interesting thread with input from some experts regarding the spec torque. Does anyone really think that those beefy 12mm bolts are going to hold 200 ft/lbs? The guy at Wroth who removed it, broke it. It is an engine. Sh*t happens. Own up and move on.Wingnut said:Having said that, MrVermin said that the cracks were visible before the pulley was removed.
And that is the PC reply that someone should have given in the very first instance. Too bad it wasnt VDUB TECH himself but it doesnt sound like MrVermin even bothered to contact him before posting the Wroth story.Wingnut said:Now the question is, why did it take so much force to remove it? Was it torqued too tight? And regardless of the condition of the pulley, if it was overtorqued, it would have no effect on the issues with the lifters. If the lifter bores and lifters were damaged, what caused that? Inferior oil? Improper instalation? Defective parts? Added stress from a reprofiled cam? I am no expert and have not seen the internals of the engine, so I cannot comment on a cause. There are multiple reasons why it could have happened.
Fact is that the OP is not capable of working on an engine himself and must trust his mechanic completely. The guys at wroth told him a story and with that he figures this is VDUB TECHs fault. Somewhere there is a locked/deleted thread where these two have had it out before but I cant be bothered to search for it. Fact is that the engine is being run well outside the original design specs and I cant say it any better than Uberhares sig: Fast, cheap, reliable… pick your 2..MrMervin said:2001 Jetta TDI:RC3 Tune, Sprint 520's, Colt Stage2 Cam, PD150 Intake, PD RacePipe
Sharp and witty as always, Bill. Do feel free to chime in with something useful when you have time.LNXGUY said:Grawil, the original Ontario forum troll is back!
While i agree the metalnerd puller is badass, it does not protect from stupidity. I could see the sprocket being cracked by someone failing to loosen the cam bolt a few turns first, or even possibly an impact wrench on the puller. Either way its removal damage in my opinion.Metal nerd makes a great puller for the alh motor .(Yes there tools work so good that no damage can be done)just sayin.