Wait, you're getting overboost? That will chuck it into limp mode... And make it reluctant to rev, it happened to mine on the dyno.
The cams look ok from my phone but you want to check the cam edges aren't sharp at the point end (should be chamfered all way round), one cam can wear into an egg shape, the littered become dished, and eventuslly cut into the lifter...
![[Image: GolfParts-FailedCamsandLifters026.jpg]](http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy247/Toms306_photos/GolfParts-FailedCamsandLifters026.jpg)
![[Image: GolfParts-FailedCamsandLifters031.jpg]](http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy247/Toms306_photos/GolfParts-FailedCamsandLifters031.jpg)
![[Image: MorePDCams027.jpg]](http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy247/Toms306_photos/MorePDCams027.jpg)
![[Image: MorePDCams033.jpg]](http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy247/Toms306_photos/MorePDCams033.jpg)
If it looks anything like that, its f*cked.
Personally I think the VNT failed (over-boosted) when you changed gear, chucked more fuel in than air and flooded the engine. Then when you started it again it was trying to clear out that surplus fuel hence running lumpy and smoky.
I'm sure someone will be along soon to tell me I'm wrong though.
The cams look ok from my phone but you want to check the cam edges aren't sharp at the point end (should be chamfered all way round), one cam can wear into an egg shape, the littered become dished, and eventuslly cut into the lifter...
If it looks anything like that, its f*cked.
Personally I think the VNT failed (over-boosted) when you changed gear, chucked more fuel in than air and flooded the engine. Then when you started it again it was trying to clear out that surplus fuel hence running lumpy and smoky.
I'm sure someone will be along soon to tell me I'm wrong though.