How VW Parts Fail ~ 1.9 and 2.0 TDI CamShafts

VW Diesel engine damage is not very common, but VW check engine lights are. Today we look at how VW TDI camshafts fail. The VW camshaft lobe can wear and cause several issue, including poor running, check engine lights, and engine noise.
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Join me today as we breakdown:
~What is a Camshaft
~How does a camshaft work
~What is "lift and duration"?
~How TDI camshafts fail
~Symptoms of a failing VW camshaft
~How to diagnose a failing VW camshaft
~Is this a DIY repair?
~Shout out to Apex-Tuning
~and more

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