Product description
Volkswagen originally chose helical-cut camshaft and crankshaft gears. The main advantage of this design is quiet operation. One disadvantage is that the helical teeth generate axial thrust on the camshaft during operation. With a standard engine, this normally does not cause a problem.
When using a high-performance camshaft and especially heavy-duty or dual valve springs, the load on the camshaft drive increases. A straight-cut gear set is then the better choice. Straight-cut gears generate virtually no axial gear thrust on the camshaft, greatly reducing the load on the cam bearing thrust surface. Straight-cut gears also create less friction than helical-cut gears, resulting in lower power loss in the drive.
Keep in mind that straight-cut gears produce more mechanical noise than the original helical-cut gears. Their characteristic whining sound is especially noticeable with a quiet exhaust system.
This gear set is manufactured from 8620 steel and consists of a straight-cut camshaft gear and crankshaft gear. The set is non-adjustable and is supplied with Grade 8 mounting bolts.
If you want to be able to advance or retard the camshaft timing, an adjustable version with 0°, 2° and 4° adjusting discs is also available. You can find this under the Alternatives tab.
When fitting a high-performance camshaft and/or heavy-duty or dual valve springs, we always recommend installing a straight-cut gear set.
4 items in stock
€172.76 (Per set)
Prices incl. VAT
- Order before 3PM (CET)? Shipped the same day!
- Do you have questions? We are reachable until 17h (CET).
- VW specialist since 1989
- 30 days return period
Type 1 engines
Type 3 engines
CT/CZ engines
Waterboxer engines
Note: Fitment on Brazilian and Mexican buses is not guaranteed unless specifically stated.
| Manufacturer | EMPI Inc. |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer address | 301 E Orangethorpe Ave., CA 92801 Anaheim, USA |
| Manufacturer contact | info@empius.com |
| Rep EU | Paruzzi BV |
| Rep Address EU | Kreeft 16, 4401NZ Yerseke, Nederland |
| Rep Contact EU | sales@paruzzi.com |
| Country of origin | CN |
Specifications
| Paruzzi number | 3824 |
|---|---|
| Brand | EMPI |