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Installation Instructions

Part Number:

10.109.418K

Description:

Autotech 16V Sport Camshaft Set

Notes:

Ground on Autotech’s own, custom manufactured, chill-hardened billets, our new Sport
16V camshafts achieve power levels higher than the benchmark Schrick 260°,  yet pro-
vide far better low-end torque and drivability. Without question, they are the best
street-legal* performance cams for your 16V.
* Exempt under C.A.R.B. Executive Order D-375-4. All timing settings and tune-up speci-
fications are the same as original.

1) For a trouble-free installation, it is important to understand that there are two
separate timing procedures that must be addressed when installing this
(or any VW 16V) cam set:
First, there is cam-to-cam timing, which is set by the position of the chain connecting
both cams.
Second, there is engine timing, set by the position of the timing belt connecting the
crankshaft to the exhaust camshaft.
These timing procedures should be viewed as two, independent operations. Once seen
this way, the installation is quite simple, and will go smoothly, even if it's your first time
doing this sort of thing.
2) We strongly recommend changing the timing belt when it has seen 50,000 miles of
use. If you're not sure how many miles your 16V's belt has, CHANGE IT! A new belt is
cheap insurance against costly engine damage caused by a broken belt.

Procedure:
1. Remove the camshaft drive belt cover on the front (

 6 Nm/53 in. lb.) and

side bolts (

 10 Nm/87 in. lb).

2. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise with a 19mm wrench until the No. 1 cylinder is at TDC (Top

Dead Center), indicated by the marks on the camshaft sprocket and valve cover (see Fig 1)

Fig 1

Summary of Contents for 10.109.418K

Page 1: ... this or any VW 16V cam set First there is cam to cam timing which is set by the position of the chain connecting both cams Second there is engine timing set by the position of the timing belt connecting the crankshaft to the exhaust camshaft These timing procedures should be viewed as two independent operations Once seen this way the installation is quite simple and will go smoothly even if it s ...

Page 2: ...at retain the ignition distributor to the head Remove the distributor and set aside 8 Remove the two center and six outer valve cover bolts Remove the valve cover If the rubber gasket has gotten hard or brittle replace it Otherwise set the gasket aside for re use 9 With the engine still at TDC use a clean rag to wipe the oil off of the two chainwheels and the top portion of the timing chain Using ...

Page 3: ...facing the same direction as on the originals 14 Once the chainwheels are installed on the new cams apply a small amount of cam lube or oil to the inside of a new camshaft oil seal OE no 068 103 085A and place it on the exhaust cam On a table or flat surface place the drive chain onto the new cams and make sure the marks you made in Step 9 on the chainwheels and chain align Now place the cams in t...

Page 4: ... marks you made earlier to locate the body position You will still need to set your ignition timing once the engine is back together but it should be close using these marks 20 Re assemble all remaining components on the engine in the reverse of removal The braces on the back of the intake plenum should be tightened last 20 Nm 15 ft lb 21 Rotate the engine by hand 19mm wrench on the crank bolt at ...

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