How much does it cost to replace a cam follower?
The True Cost of Cam Replacement
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| Man-hours to install cam | 60 |
| Cost per man-hour to replace cam | $60.00 |
| Cost to replace one cam follower | $39.00 |
How often do you replace cam follower?
I don’t know anyone who replaces the cam follower every 5000-10000 miles- that’s crazy-no way they are wearing down that fast, even on the original version. My original was replaced at 40,000 miles, and didn’t show excessive wear (but replaced anyway). Based on what I saw, I’m going to replace every 30-40,000 miles.
What is roller follower?
The Roller Follower is a compact and highly rigid bearing system. It contains needle bearings and is used as a guide roller for cam discs and linear motion. Since its outer ring rotates while keeping direct contact with the mating surface, this product is thick-walled and designed to bear an impact load.
What happens when cam follower fails?
If the issue is caught in time, you may only need to replace the cam follower itself. However, if not discovered soon enough, the damage could be irreparable, requiring a replacement of the entire fuel pump. In some cases, the cam lobe, or camshaft, may also sustain enough damage that it needs replacing.
What does a HPFP do?
A High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) is a mechanical system, driven by a camshaft. The high-pressure fuel pump uses a solenoid to control the volume and pressure within the pump. So, if the solenoid fails, your BMW will go into low-pressure mode to protect itself and to allow you to get it to a BMW specialist for repair.
What is the advantage of roller follower?
Answer: Advantages of roller follower over knife edge follower a) Roller follower has less wear and tear than knife edge follower. b) Power required for driving the cam is less due to less frictional force between cam and follower.
In which follower the wear rate is less?
Because of the rolling motion between the contacting surfaces, the rate of wear is reduced in comparison with Knife edge follower. The roller followers are extensively used where more space is available such as gas and oil engines. The follower’s face is perfectly flat.
What causes cam follower failure?
The cam follower acts as a barrier between the camshaft lobe and the high-pressure fuel pump. Causes of failure can range from using low-quality motor oil to making improper modifications to the fuel pump. If the cam follower wears all the way, damage to the cam shaft and fuel pump will probably follow.