Cam gear wear: How much is too much?

[Jacob]

I picked these up right quick of SF. I am not sure if it is excessive to the point that the timing belt would slip. I am kind of annoyed, but it was an impulse buy so I had it coming I guess. Now I know why they only show the front and back in all the 4 sale threads I have ever seen.

Thanks peoples

 

[tlo86]

what kind are they?

 

[Bigzavs]

from the color of the sprocket id say HKS

 

[Jacob]

Yup HKS. I'd think it's cuz they are aluminum that they wear like this the stock ones would probably be the same millions of miles later. So does anyone have input as to whether this is a no go via belt slipping on the teeth???

 

[Nomad707]

i wouldn't even chance it.

 

[lagged]

yeah those are no good. toss em in the trash. but, if you hate to throw your money away like that ill be happy to take them off your hands. cash plus stock cam gears if youre interested.

 

[Nomad707]

yeah those are no good. toss em in the trash. but, if you hate to throw your money away like that ill be happy to take them off your hands. cash plus stock cam gears if youre interested.

lol.

 

[viperkillertt]

They definitely look worn, but only a bit. I am guessing that the previous owner just torqued them too much. Is this common. I just grabbed mine, which i haven't installed yet. Is it common for them to wear like that. That kinda makes me nervous to use mine.

 

[Jacob]

I am guessing it is normal to wear down cuz they are alloy not steel, but I am just curious as how much is slipping much.

lagged you are indeed smokin way more one should. If they are worn too much, I will just toss them on ebay at what I paid.

Someone with genuine experiential knowledge please. I really would like to keep them if they are still good.

 

[IJ.]

Bin em

They're worn enough to effect timing.

 

[buckshotglass]

Ask the little people on your fingers what you should do.

 

[Jacob]

Ask the little people on your fingers what you should do.

>_<'''


Thanks IJ, I don't know why a reason gives me confirmation but it does.

~Jago

 

[IJ.]

Whoever sold them to you deserves a quick kick in the nads ......

 

[Jacob]

I don't think I have any recourse though ... all the description said was used for one year. I am not happy.

I should have seen it coming

Cheers,

Jago

 

[IJ.]

It was a known issue with those Pullies, there were a bunch of posts about them on SF.

Looks like they were only anodised and not hard anodised like they should have been.

 

[Jacob]

I just posted feedback on SF and filed dispute then escalated to a claim with PP.

I hate disputes. . . they take forever. And he's probably gonna be a pain and just let it ride until the 30 days are up. [edit] I thought bout it right quick. My CC company will work a lot faster. I'll call tomorrow.

Again thanks for the input IJ.