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Brandon Sinclair
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« on: June 10, 2009, 04:43:12 am »
I have a used camshaft that I am thinking of installing and running.  Of course the corresponding lifters are nowhere to be found so I will be using new lifters with the used cam.  Is there anything special I should be doing besides the normal dialing in the cam and run time to break in the new lifters and cam?  I have never run a used cam and new lifters.  Thanks
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SlingShot
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« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2009, 05:43:41 am »
Since your cam is used it's already "broken in". I would still use plenty of your favorite break in lube on the lifters.
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« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2009, 20:31:30 pm »
Quote from: Brandon Sinclair on June 10, 2009, 04:43:12 am
I have a used camshaft that I am thinking of installing and running.  Of course the corresponding lifters are nowhere to be found so I will be using new lifters with the used cam.  Is there anything special I should be doing besides the normal dialing in the cam and run time to break in the new lifters and cam?  I have never run a used cam and new lifters.  Thanks

I wouldn't do that if you want the engine to live.
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« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2009, 21:41:51 pm »
Never had a problem doing it,and I have done this several times,even with k800 springs,if the cam is good then it shouldnt make any difference to it using new lifters

cheers richie,uk
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Brandon Sinclair
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« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2009, 23:00:10 pm »
Thanks for the info guys. 

I figured what the heck since it is a crap shoot with new parts anyways that I might as begin with a used camshaft this time.  I know what the downside is, but that can also happen with new parts as well.

I will keep you posted on how it works.
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« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2009, 03:12:26 am »

Brandon,

I've run used cams with new lifters many times over the years... I've even used re-ground lifters and never had a problem -BUT!- I've always been picky about my lifters.
On re-grounds, I INSIST on genuine VW (w/small VW stamp) ground by a quality shop such as DPR. I've never really trusted the "black" lifters... In the old days I liked Scat lifters, but I've been out of the VW/Porsche biz for a decade.

Now, on my project Oval I have a new Web 86C and Scat lifters that I bought about two years ago... hope they work out okay.

~Dave
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