Subject	no they were used
Posted by	aliaz on September 27, 2006 at 7:43 AM
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In Reply To	you replaced with brand new and it happend? (n/m) posted by Shawn300zTT GT28R MD on September 27, 2006 at 03:26 AM
Message	I am told that new gears will last ~50k miles with aftermarket cams and springs. Mine are still perfectly functional, just noisy...
Follow Ups	AshsZ-II Ultimate Street Z: OEM VTC Upgrade +++ >>>> - Ash's Z 21:37:10 09/26/06 very nice - aliaz 21:49:45 09/26/06 Don't let the VTEC kids know!!!! - TBlakeZ (NorCal) 21:53:33 09/26/06 I replaced the noisy VTCs with a newer set of used VTCs - Ash's Z 22:00:30 09/26/06 Good to know, thanks for the information. - TBlakeZ (NorCal) 22:10:57 09/26/06 I think it's mainly an issue when using aftermarket - aliaz 22:15:14 09/26/06 It will happen with OEM springs, just takes longer. - Ash's Z 22:18:22 09/26/06 Mine are clacking now.. 90k miles ,stock cams, springs. - Shawn300zTT GT28R MD 02:32:44 09/27/06 bend over - aliaz 07:40:37 09/27/06 omg.. screw that.. - Shawn300zTT GT28R MD 12:41:50 09/27/06 The VTC gear on the front of the motor that the t-belt - Ash's Z 14:41:45 09/27/06 oh ok.. thanks.. I can't believe they cost that damn much. (n/m) - Shawn300zTT GT28R MD 16:12:00 09/27/06 VTF... (n/m) - nizmoGTR 22:02:25 09/26/06 I was hoping to keep it in general as it relates to the - Ash's Z 22:08:57 09/26/06 Probably be a good Idea... (n/m) - RedBeauty84zx (San Antonio) 00:24:59 09/27/06 would an NA have much of a benefit from this? (n/m) - Z_LiFe 22:26:43 09/26/06 Good question, I know it will make a difference but I can't - Ash's Z 22:27:58 09/26/06 I'll be willing to give it a try - Z_LiFe 22:35:45 09/26/06 Sounds like a plan. Did you receive the new EPROM yet? (n/m) - Ash's Z 22:37:13 09/26/06 oh yeah got it today safely in perfect shape. Thanks again (n/m) - Z_LiFe 22:42:30 09/26/06 will the stock timing covers still fit with the extra nut - Z_LiFe 23:25:07 09/26/06 No, they dont. I cut out openings almost as large as the - Ash's Z 10:17:33 09/27/06 ohh ohhh i got like 20 welder:) - suprakillinz 22:35:15 09/26/06 Yes, you can use a 1994-1995 camshaft in a previous - Ash's Z 22:40:13 09/26/06 looks awesome ash, but i couldn't help laughing at this>>>> - Jimmys2+2(SoFL) 22:41:01 09/26/06 LOL, I'd like to think I'm a well-rounded enginerd. - Ash's Z 22:46:20 09/26/06 good work as always (n/m) - ARA300ZX 22:42:21 09/26/06 Fascinating........ When are you going to get the air ducts - 240Z FeO2 22:46:42 09/26/06 Thanks - - Ash's Z 22:51:21 09/26/06 inquiring minds... (n/m) - Spee 23:34:19 09/26/06 Wondered where you've been. Projects keeping you busy? (n/m) - TTFairladyZ 23:40:04 09/26/06 do you know how long the 94-95 cam gears usually last - PearlWhite300zx 00:20:14 09/27/06 depends on their prior life - aliaz 00:49:06 09/27/06 you replaced with brand new and it happend? (n/m) - Shawn300zTT GT28R MD 03:26:39 09/27/06 no they were used - aliaz 07:43:34 09/27/06 Re: AshsZ-II Ultimate Street Z: OEM VTC Upgrade +++ >>>> - Gho32 00:51:51 09/27/06 It isn't pre-boost, no. I wouldn't call it excessive, - Ash's Z 10:27:11 09/27/06 oo nice job ash.. looks like a fun mod. hey ive been trying - fst300zx 02:41:26 09/27/06 me too :) (n/m) - JaffaUK 04:05:36 09/27/06 Can you tell if they are worn by just looking at them? (n/m) - Shawn300zTT GT28R MD 03:26:14 09/27/06 not unless they are leaking (n/m) - aliaz 07:42:07 09/27/06 I've been running 1 pre-94 and 1 post-94 4 100K on OEM cams> - my91z 05:54:56 09/27/06 maybe they broke the cam (n/m) - SpecNATT (Houston) 20:26:20 09/27/06 And it has worked great for 100,000 miles since then? Not. (n/m) - my91z 06:43:20 09/28/06 Scary, I've been working on my gears as well. - Woody75 (Denver) 09:19:54 09/27/06 I probably will get adjustable exhaust cam gears too. - Ash's Z 10:31:56 09/27/06 Have you tried a new set of front tensioner springs? - Spddracer 12:07:39 09/27/06 I am using a new set of the JWT VTC springs. (n/m) - Ash's Z 14:41:00 09/27/06 and the 17mm nuts cleared the timing covers? (n/m) - SpecNATT (Houston) 20:24:13 09/27/06 Re: and the 17mm nuts cleared the timing covers? - Ash's Z 13:59:15 09/28/06
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