The MK7 GTI is one of the most reliable VWs in a very long time. In this video, we look at a failure that has become more common. The failure of intake camshafts and cam phasers is becoming more common on 1.8t engines, especially ones that are burning oil. In this video, we explain the problem, what's failing and how to diagnose a bad intake cam.

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MK7 Intake Cam Replacement Kit
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0:00 How Camshafts Work
2:07 MK7 Camshaft Issues
2:59 How to Diag
5:04 Closer Look at the Camshaft
7:00 Overview of Repair Process