R60 Timing chain gears

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May 8, 2019 | 12:54 PM

Jermajerm

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Timing chain gears

Should we be replacing the cam gears when replacing the timing chain? Wanted to see if there is a consensus considering the kit without the gears is much cheaper

Edit: I'm in a 2013 sAll4 with 69K.

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May 8, 2019 | 01:17 PM

MiniToBe

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I've done it both ways but never the intake vanos. Key item is the actual tensioner. make sure it is 82mm vs 78mm.

May 9, 2019 | 02:57 AM

Scudder44

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The lower sprocket yes, the cam gear/vanos no. The lower sprocket apparently takes majority of wear and you may see this when it is in your hand :-)

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