ModifiedA4

replaced coolant tank because of this:
<img src="http://www.modifieda4.com/images/cam-chain-tensioner/DSC01184.sized.jpg">
replace cam chain tensioner (valve train with 93K miles of synth):
<img src="http://www.modifieda4.com/images/cam-chain-tensioner/DSC01194.sized.jpg">
<img src="http://www.modifieda4.com/images/cam-chain-tensioner/DSC01199.sized.jpg">
intake:
<img src="http://www.modifieda4.com/images/cam-chain-tensioner/DSC01200.sized.jpg">
exhaust:
<img src="http://www.modifieda4.com/images/cam-chain-tensioner/DSC01202.sized.jpg">
<img src="http://www.modifieda4.com/images/cam-chain-tensioner/DSC01203.sized.jpg">
<b>Pitting on intake cam lobe:</b>
<img src="http://www.modifieda4.com/images/cam-chain-tensioner/DSC01205.sized.jpg">
no gunk or sludge on tensioner screen:
<img src="http://www.modifieda4.com/images/cam-chain-tensioner/DSC01206.sized.jpg">
the cam is free:
<img src="http://www.modifieda4.com/images/cam-chain-tensioner/DSC01208.sized.jpg">

tensioner replaced and second oil splash guard added:
<img src="http://www.modifieda4.com/images/cam-chain-tensioner/DSC01209.sized.jpg">
replaced stock valve cover with one from an ATC engine:
<img src="http://www.modifieda4.com/images/cam-chain-tensioner/DSC01187.sized.jpg">
<img src="http://www.modifieda4.com/images/cam-chain-tensioner/DSC01189.sized.jpg">
<img src="http://www.modifieda4.com/images/cam-chain-tensioner/DSC01190.sized.jpg">
<img src="http://www.modifieda4.com/images/cam-chain-tensioner/DSC01191.sized.jpg">
<img src="http://www.modifieda4.com/images/cam-chain-tensioner/DSC01211.sized.jpg">
AWM PCV plumbing installed:
<img src="http://www.modifieda4.com/images/cam-chain-tensioner/DSC01212.sized.jpg">
finished pic:
(not availible, it was too dark...lol)

mattarios2

what oil do you use?

ModifiedA4

M1

mattarios2

how many miles do you have on the car?

ModifiedA4

its in the original post, 93K

kenny (dremel)

what was the motivation in replacing the valve cover?

ModifiedA4

to allow venting from it, im working on a suspicion here...

Kris Hansen

Nice work Chris!

Shep 1.8T

got AIM?

Digit@lex

I'll live vicariously through you. :-)