Engine | Cam Gears & Pulleys
Adjustable Cam Gears
8V Adjustable Cam Gear - Mk1/Mk2/Mk3 to 1999
Autotech's newest adjustable cam gear is CNC-crafted entirely
from both 6061 & 7075-T6 aluminum. The main portion
including the teeth is hard-anodized for durability. The
inner hub is anodized red. All factory timing marks are
on the gear, to ensure simple, accurate installation. All
marks are laser engraved. The gear is held firmly in your
desired setting with ARP® stainless flange-head screws.
The gear is marked for 10 degrees advance or retard of the
camshaft timing. You can correctly "zero-in" (degree) your camshaft to the
recommended setting with ease. In general, advancing the cam timing
increases low-end torque and improves throttle response. Retarding
the camshaft timing will generally shift the powerband upward,
increasing top-end power. This is also good when installing a resurfaced head,
because the gear can be used to correct for timing loss (retardation) caused by
the cam being closer to the crankshaft. This gear will allow you to adjust for the
peak performance and power range desired. Weighs a miniscule 11 ounces. Fits 1.6L -
2.0L 8V gas engines in Mk1, Mk2, and Mk3 vehicles. Made in USA. Add our alloy intermediate shaft pulley below!
Description |
Part Number |
Price |
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Adjustable Cam Timing Gear, Mk1/Mk2/Mk3 8V |
10.109.401K |
$109.95 |
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Adjustable Cam Gear - 1.8L & 2.0L 16V Scirocco/GTI/Jetta/Passat
 B5 Passat 1.8T (150 hp AEB only)
Autotech's newest adjustable cam gear is CNC-crafted entirely from both 6061
& 7075-T6 aluminum. The main portion including the teeth is hard-anodized for
durability. The inner hub is anodized red. All factory timing marks are on the gear,
to ensure simple, accurate installation. All marks are laser engraved. The gear is
held firmly in your desired setting with ARP® stainless flange-head screws.
The gear is marked for 10 degrees advance or retard of the
camshaft timing. You can correctly "zero-in" (degree) your camshaft to the
recommended setting with ease. In general, advancing the cam timing increases low-end
torque and improves throttle response. Retarding the camshaft timing will
generally shift the powerband upward, increasing top-end power. This is also
good when installing a resurfaced head, because the gear can be used to correct
for timing loss (retardation) caused by the cam being closer to the crankshaft.
This gear will allow you to adjust for the peak performance and power range desired.
Weighs a scant 14 ounces. Fits 1.8L & 2.0L 16V gas engines in Mk1 and Mk2
vehicles. Also fits 150 horsepower B5 Passat 1.8T engines. Made in USA. Add our
alloy intermediate shaft pulley below!
Description |
Part Number |
Price |
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Adjustable Cam Timing Gear, Mk1/Mk2 16V & 150 bhp B5 1.8T |
10.109.402K |
$119.95 |
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Lightweight Cam Gear – 1.8L & 2.0L 16V Scirocco/GTI/Jetta/Passat
B5 Passat 1.8T (150 hp AEB only)
Autotech has designed and manufactured an ultra-lightweight cam gear for 16V owners who desire
a lighter gear but don't require cam timing adjustability. CNC-crafted entirely from 6061-T6
aluminum, this Autotech exclusive weighs under 9 ounces, less than half of the bulky, stock gear!
Timing marks are laser engraved to ensure a simple, accurate installation. The Autotech lightweight
16V cam gear is black hard-anodized for long-term durability. Buy it as a performance upgrade or
simply as a direct replacement for the stock gear! Made in USA . To further lighten the reciprocating
mass, add ouralloy intermediate shaft pulley below!
Description |
Part Number |
Price |
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Lightweight Cam Timing Gear, Mk1/Mk2 16V & 150 bhp B5 1.8T
SPECIAL |
10.109.406K |
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Peg-Vernier Adjustable Timing Gears for 1999.5-2005 Mk 4 1.8T & 2.0L
Our new peg-vernier adjustment cam timing gears consist of a hard-anodized
6061-T6 aluminum gear and an alloy steel hub and cover plate. The proven vernier
design allows for infinite incremental timing adjustment. It is possible to
adjust the timing in 1.5° increments simply by aligning the holes in both the
hub and sprocket at the desired position. There is no limit to the adjustment. A
tool steel lockpin secures your timing position, held in place by the steel cover
plate. Once set, this gear will not slip during use. This type of gear is great for
"degreeing" your camshaft to exact timing specs with no danger of slippage once
assembled. Made in the UK.
Description |
Part Number |
Price |
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Vernier Adjustable Alloy Cam Gear, 170 bhp B5 1.8T engine |
10.109.403K |
129.95 |
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Vernier Adjustable Alloy Cam Gear, GTI, Jetta, Beetle 1.8T |
10.109.404K |
129.95 |
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Vernier Adjustable Alloy Cam Gear, Golf, Jetta, Beetle 2.0L |
10.109.405K |
129.95 |
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Lightweight Aluminum Intermediate Shaft Pulleys
Mk1/Mk2/Mk3 8V L/W Intermediate Shaft Pulley - 1975 to 1998
Complete your timing set with this beautiful, lightweight pulley. CNC
machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, this pulley weighs in at just over 7oz, less
than half of a standard factory unit. Its 5-spoke design is a perfect complement to
our adjustable cam gear above. Red anodized. Fits 1.6L - 2.0L
8V gas engines in Mk1, Mk2, and Mk3 vehicles.
Description |
Part Number |
Price |
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Alloy Intermediate Shaft Pulley, Mk1/Mk2/Mk3 8V |
10.109.111K |
$79.95 |
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Mk1/Mk2 16V L/W Intermediate Shaft Pulley - 1986 to 1992 Models
B5 Passat 1.8T w/ 150 hp AEB Engine
Complete your timing set with this beautiful intermediate shaft pulley. CNC machined from
6061-T6 aluminum, this lightweight gear reduces rotational mass and weighs in at just under 7
ounces, much less than the bulky 17 ounce stock gear! Its 5-spoke design is a perfect complement
to our lightweight cam timing gears listed above.
Choice of red, blue or black anodized finish with CNC laser engraved Autotech logo. Also
available unanodized (and w/o Autotech logo). Fits all 1.8L PL & 2.0L 9A 16V engines.
Also fits B5 Passat 1.8T w/ 150 horsepower AEB engine.
Description |
Part Number |
Price |
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Alloy Intermedi ulley, 16V, unanodized |
10.109.116K |
$79.95 |
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Alloy Intermediate Shaft Pulley, 16V, blue anodized |
10.109.116BLK |
$79.95 |
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Alloy Intermediate Shaft Pulley, 16V, black anodized |
10.109.116BKK |
$79.95 |
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Alloy Intermediate Shaft Pulley, 16V, red anodized |
10.109.116RK |
$79.95 |
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Timing Belts - Better Safe than Sorry
How many miles are on your motor's timing belt? Not sure? If so,
you're gambling with very high stakes, indeed. If the belt breaks while
you're on the gas, there's a good chance of bending many, if not all of the intake
valves in the motor…big bucks! To err on the side of caution, we
recommend changing the timing belt every 45,000 miles, rather than the factory
recommended 60,000 miles. Frankly, we've seen many cars bust the belt well
before the 60,000 mile mark.
This rule should be followed on all multi-valve (4 or 5) VW motors, just to be
safe. In fact, it's wise to use this shorter interval on all VW "interference"
engines, those with 10:1 or higher compression, or even lower compression
motors with high-lift camshafts. For belt applications
and pricing information, go to www.autotechparts.com |
