Setting the thrust up on a VW cam

Setting the thrust up on a VW cam

[@mikeward2980]

I didn't really understand how much information you give out until I started trying too build my first engine.

[@busman5429]

never gets old--mu buddy cutworm been asking question on his motor, we do not live to far away offer him to bring it up and we can tear it down.. Told him that your the vw motor king to watch your video.. This one with the cam thanks so much for sharing how to dial in the cam..what I was looking for is a video you post sharing who makes the best rod and main bearings so glad your willing to share youe expertise on vw motors with us guys who rebuild them as a hobby or to help out a friend..

[@vwdarrin]

parts are the biggest challenge when comes to building a VW.

[@scottpella7419]

I had 3 different brands of bearings...all of them fit like you described. I have already done this fitment, but hearing that you almost always have to do this makes me feel alot better about the way I tackled this. And I was thinking....holy shit, there's almost nothing left! Thanks for another great video!

[@aarongerwig2050]

8yrs ago, just now picking it up. Thanks

[@robertdvs09]

man brother you really help the diy guy a million thanks from texas!!

[@ringo7745]

Thank You! This explains the issue I was having with the crank being to tight when I bolted the case together. I thought I was loosing it cuz I couldn't figure out what was causing it. The last time I built one I didn't have this problem" years ago".

[@vwmountainman9701]

Excellent as always.Darrin I use a piece of 1/4 aluminum plate about an inch bigger than a full sheet of sandpaper. Works excellent. I set that up when I used to pull Garden Tractors. Place the head on there - Sand to True up the surface and/or mill it down abit.I might get caught up on your videos one of these days.

[@Phil4222]

I am aware this is a 5 yr old video but still so valuable. I am reordering bearings because i didnt know this needed to be done.

[@mustie1]

lots of great info, thanks,

[@BruceBoschek]

Very useful info. Thanks much Darrin.

[@dtengineering1]

Cheers for sharing. Great info, thanks.

[@SwPiotrek]

Very interesting video.

[@ziggassedup]

I'm keeping all of this in mind...Cheers mate.

[@Pyronics]

always great info!!

[@djambrosia]

One of the issues i've had is that the bearing splays out in the journal once fitted. Out of the case the thrust is perfect when placed in the cam but once in the case the cam locks up. Had this with mahle and silverline's although the silverlines are a better fit overall. My concern is that despite having obtained the correct thrust there is still potential movement as the bearing is not sitting flush to the journal. I miss the days of being able to buy genuine vw parts that fit :(

[@moon-lit-rider987]

Great video thanks 👍

[@RobsPackanShine]

nice build

[@HiTechDiver]

Good advice!

[@problemgarage6412]

This is awesome thanks