I have an 07 105 that has disloged a cam follower. It appears to have broken the retaining pin, i was wondering if anyone else had this problem and knows how to replace the follower and pin? I’m hoping the cam hasn’t been damaged, shudder to think how much that wil cost. Any replies would be gratefully appreciated.
Cheer, James.
Hi I have done loads of cams on the MX ,generally the cam is damaged 99% of the time,wose case scenario is the block can be damaged ,but rare 1% …What usually happens is the pin in the cam follower walks out and catchs the bore the follower goes up and down in ,we have a reamer that removes burrs etc ,then a tool ,though a follower is just as good ,to check it slides up the bore smoothly.Obviously to do that it is a head removal job…To get the cam out ,it’s gearbox out,sump off,support rear of engine ,remove housing at rear of engine,and carefully remove the cam ,if you damage a cam bearing your looking at more expense ,or you can also stri front cover off the engine and then the special tool for removing it can be inserted and cam removed easily ,DAF generally recommend you renew al the followers with a new cam ,inlet exhaust and pump units
feel free to send a message …been with DAF way toooooo long 
So much simpler with the smaller ■■■■■■■ engines. Heads in place sump still on. Remove rockers, lacky bands to hold pushrods together, remove crank damper, timing case cover and camshaft. Insert long plastic tray through cam bearings, remove lacky bands and push rods - result cam followers drop into tray for removal. Place new follower in tray. Refitted by using a special long wooden dowel to jam into the cup in the follower.
One of the few jobs that is actually easier in a rear engined bus, because there is no radiator in the way. With lots of recent practice and the right facilities might just be achievable in little more than a morning. I’ve seen ■■■■■■■ Field service engineers do two in a day.
norb:
feel free to send a message …been with DAF way toooooo long
Pm sent. Cheers for the advice so far.
Nave sent a reply ,though not sure if it has went…If you want pm your mechanics number and I can call him tonight if you want .but let him know first
cav551:
So much simpler with the smaller ■■■■■■■ engines. Heads in place sump still on. Remove rockers, lacky bands to hold pushrods together, remove crank damper, timing case cover and camshaft. Insert long plastic tray through cam bearings, remove lacky bands and push rods - result cam followers drop into tray for removal. Place new follower in tray. Refitted by using a special long wooden dowel to jam into the cup in the follower.One of the few jobs that is actually easier in a rear engined bus, because there is no radiator in the way. With lots of recent practice and the right facilities might just be achievable in little more than a morning. I’ve seen ■■■■■■■ Field service engineers do two in a day.
The MX engine can also have the cam changed without removing the head,but when the cam follower breaks up the cam follower bore needs checking /reamed …Though even with the small 4 and 6 cyl ■■■■■■■ that DAF use with the timing gear at the rear there is still a fair bit of work involved