Franko6
Vendor , w/Business number
Thank you Toby. Passion for the business. Love what we do. Happy to help.
I have seen more arrows flying different directions on an old John Wayne movie!So going back to post # 57, if I may ask to look at the following presentation from VW (credit to Bob Fout):
http://www.oil-club.ru/forum/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_id=19648
Does the testing discussed on page 14 (Radionuclid Wear Measurement) have any relevance to the real world environment experienced by the Pumpe Düse cams in North America?
It seems to imply that, within light-duty diesel engine rated oils, the 507.00 spec is much sturdier than the 505.01 (650 hours vs. 250 hours, almost three times longer).
Franko6, I was not expecting you to read the paper.James,
Maybe you should buy one of our cams. You wouldn't be disappointed.
I'd like to pick up a new CR head setup once you've got it sorted! I just did some minor cleanup and polishing on mine but would love to go more aggressive if it makes sense! Great mtg you at TDIFest!I will post separately about our progress on the common rail heads.
d0u813m,
Just run across this...
When you call me, you are calling my home/ office. Sometimes there are grandkids in the background. I'm sure Mary didn't intend to 'be rude'. It' her house, too. I wonder about the 'yelling'. Was it, "Hey, Frank!",? This is a true-to-form 'Ma and Pop' Shop. We don't know people by invoice number, we know their NAMES. We will never have the Corporate feel,or as I have said before, 'the illusion'. What you see is what you get. We don't have a granite-floored lobby with glass walls and a rotating sign out front...
As for what I'd put a PD into, you are entitled to do whatever you like. I really don't mind. As for me, I might do another swap. After many difficult swaps, it's tough to consider another. I NEVER have told people EVER what to choose as a swap. That's your business. The PD becomes problematic. There are easier engines to swap and ones with less issues and more ability.
Truthfully, when you get the same drift from 'the other guys', I'm wondering if it's my problem or maybe, it's some sensitivity. In this business, I've found, as in my previous one, Rhino hide can be useful. When you put yourself in the public eye, you will attract both the positive and the negative. People will assume without confirming. Happy to talk; not always on point.
As for the latest we have seen concerning cam longevity, in the last couple of years, we have seen plenty of people consider the 'cost effective' alternatives to our cam kit. The loss leader was a AMC cam installed in a Canadian 06 BRM, which lasted 25,000km; 17,000 miles. I will always remember his wife's comment, "I thought we bought this car to save money..."
We have seen a quite a number who have attempted the 'cheap' cam, some as inexpensive as $90. The life expectancy is no where near the original cam, with the average lasting about 50,000 miles. We have had people ask if we will warranty the stock aftermarket cam. The answer is "NO". At that time, the problem was the cam's profile was not the entire issue. The chamfer on the edge of the cam was much larger, further reducing the width of an already too narrow lobe. We saw too many wearing out in less than a year.
Now, we recently saw both Febi and Kolbenschmidt climb back into the cam cellar, and are providing Chinese cams. My opinion is the quality control is always going to be the problem with the Chinese. Last time we got 'switched' by our wholesaler, we tested cam hardness and the cams came in far below expectation. Rockwell C of 59-61 is normal. We got a set that was Rc 44. Rejected the entire lot and blew the whistle on the company, Kolbenschmidt. That was about 3-4 years ago and now, they are back doing the same thing.
We are in the 'Once and Done' business. So, that is our 2 cents.
Thanks for the laugh, pretty sure I'm not one of them special sensitive snowflakes as I was referring to the kerma rep directly not anyone from colt. The people I've talked to from Colt know how to talk to customers.Truthfully, when you get the same drift from 'the other guys', I'm wondering if it's my problem or maybe, it's some sensitivity. In this business, I've found, as in my previous one, Rhino hide can be useful.
I don't think you can go wrong with one of Frank's cylinder heads. I got one of his at 256k miles on my '03 Golf after a TB failure, then replaced that one 436k miles later at 686k miles. Now, this was an ALH engine and not a PD engine, but my experience should give you some idea of the quality of his workmanship with either generation of TDI engines. Frank says his cylinder heads should last 250k miles, but was pleased to hear that the one he provided to me had lasted so much longer.My 1.9tdi is now in need of a camshaft. 265k miles. What kind of price am I looking at? It'll more than likely include the whole shebang (lifters, etc). I'll have the timing belt and such done along with it all. Just wondering if it's worth it.
Thanks!
Case and point.Cam kits have gotten less expensive: https://www.idparts.com/camshaft-replacement-kit-bew-038109101r-p-1317.html Almost all quality cams for PDs are now billet, and I'm pretty sure they all come from one manufacturer.
Nice, thanks for the info!I think we have AMC right now, but as I wrote above, almost all of them come from the same place. Both Febi and AMC buy from Estas, who makes billet PD cams for most everyone, including Colt. So whether the box says Febi or AMC, you'll get the same cam.
You're taking this way too personally man. All I've done is use the forum to ask questions and try to gather accurate information. I'd rather buy an OEM one from iDparts regardless of how long they'll last, or even a colt at that point, just to not deal with you as a vendor. I'd love to try one of your cams/modified bearings, but not at the expense of being belittled over asking simple questions.Ah, so now I remember you, DOu8. I'm the sensitive one, right? I finished what you were looking for from my other post, and you did again what you've done before. As I stated on that post, what is said here that you are depending on may be right, for the moment, and that is only MAYBE, but I made my statement and stand by it....