Need new camshaft and valve "pushers"

[lts 0]

Dropped off my XU5JA head for refurbishment. Was told i need a new cam and valve "pushers".

Any recommendation on what to buy? If at all possible?

[DamirGTI 345]

Camshaft , i'd find good second hand OE item ... not sure if new aftermarket cams are any good in terms of metallurgy and factory specs (lift , duration , etc. ) .

 

Valve lifters , if not badly worn/dished , they can be resurfaced .. new aftermarket lifters i'd go for - TRW , INA , AE (Federal Mogul) .

 

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[petert 617]

8V buckets wear through the hard, nitrided surface. If let go too far, you may as well throw them in the bin. I’d buy new.

[lts 0]

Would anyone know where to source a good OE example?

 

 

And noone tried these i guess?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-AJUSA-OEM-Replacement-Camshaft-93094600-/332771953696

Edited February 1, 2021 by lts

[DamirGTI 345]

Those "Ajusa" seem to be only still making OE replica by the aftermarket .. others need to be ordered , if there's any left on stock .

Unsure about the quality , never used "Ajusa" parts myself .

 

I've heard that some aftermarket camshafts tend to be suspicious in terms of hardening process .

 

 

Think i'd try to find an second hand head , as an camshaft and lifter donor or complete as an replacement for what you have now .

 

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[lts 0]

I see. I am in Norway. Limited supply of good OE examples here, any place to source a good OE example in europe?

Lars

[petert 617]

I agree with Damir. I'd be looking for a good second hand cam with matching buckets. Once you separate them and mismatch, you're headed for disaster.

[DamirGTI 345]

Try this French site :

 

https://www.leboncoin.fr/recherche?text=peugeot 205 gti

.. postage across the EU is roughly 20EU for up to 2kg. .

 

 

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