[Vwdiesel] Signs of PD worn cam syndrome?

[brian hoeft]

> From: Shawn Wright <vwdiesels at gmail.com>
>
>
> I'm going to look at a 2004 TDI Jetta with the PD engine and 190k kms. I've
> read some info about cam failures on these engines if incorrect oil is
> used.
> Short of pulling the valve cover to inspect the cam, is there any other way
> to check for cam condition?
>


Besides some precise measurements or a ?rockwell scale, if the lobes look
like the back of a skunk, thats not a good sign..


-Brian