Warren928

Worf and Carl were over last sunday to help tear down my 86' 32v, thanks again for your help guys! During the teardown we found the usual stuff bad, a dry tensioner with a little grease in it, over tightened timing belt with a bunch of missing teeth, worn cam gears, oil pump gear, and crank gear. The valvetrain had slipped about 2 teeth. It was running fine when I shut her down, but it had lost power from 3-5k RPM.

Warren928

The quest for parts begins now. Anyone have some spare cam gears or other TB parts in nice shape? I am moving right now so the assembly process has been delayed. The car is now residing in Peterborough for the finishing of the project, just had her towed over.

Thaddeus

Slipped 2 teeth and no damage, huh? That's good news.

Afraid I don't have any parts. Moral support aplenty, though.

Styln928

I'm with Thaddeus on this one. I just finished my TB/WP 2 weeks ago. Moral support galore. I'll ask the DFW guys or hope they see this post.

Warren928

Thanks Thaddeus and Ron, I am trying to finish moving so I can get back to the car. Did your cars slip any teeth? Someone said that if it slips 3 teeth then you have some bent valves, does anyone know the facts on that statement?

Warren928

Update: I ordered all the parts except I could not get the cam gears or oil pump gear second hand. I wanted to put it back together on a tight budget for this year, otherwise I may be waiting a couple months longer.

Kevin in Atlanta

I may have the used cam gears at the shop. There is a possibility I have the oil pump gear, too. Can you wait 'til the weekend to hear from me?

Warren928

I could wait, but if you have the time to look for it earlier that would be great.

Kevin in Atlanta

Sorry, I am in Baton Rouge right now. The parts are in Atlanta.

Warren928

Bump.

Anyone else have a timing belt gear thats not pitted or polished for my 86'?