How bad is putting the wrong sprocket on a VR engine?

[Son of a Beesting 0]

I didnt do this but I am looking at buying one that has this done.

 

It is changed for the correct item now and is apparently fine. Is there something I should be looking at that coudl have been damaged by this.

 

The car has done about 110, 000 miles. I guess a chains/tensioners will need doing soon.

 

Why would people change the valve stem oil seals as well? Is this a sign the car has had somewhat of a problem past?

 

Thanks

[double-6s 0]

I would think the valve stem seals having been done already at 110k just means its been ragged a bit. I don't think its particularly uncommon mate.

[dr_mat 0]

What sprocket??

[Son of a Beesting 0]

What sprocket??

 

Cam I believe

[Kevin Bacon 5]

How can you put the wrong sprocket on? It just sounds like someone has tried one from a Mercedes or something daft.

 

There's simplex and duplex cam sprockets. using either type isn't 'wrong'.

 

Strange thread, LOL!

[Son of a Beesting 0]

How can you put the wrong sprocket on? It just sounds like someone has tried one from a Mercedes or something daft.

 

There's simplex and duplex cam sprockets. using either type isn't 'wrong'.

 

Strange thread, LOL!

 

I thought it was strange as well. But this is what they guy told me. I only spoken to him once and havent seen the car next. Just wondered if it was worth the trek to go and see it!

[Toad 0]

Are you sure it's even going to turn out to be a corrado??? :D

 

I'd be very wary of it unless you get a proper story out of him.... Unless it's advertised for £5 or something.

[Son of a Beesting 0]

Are you sure it's even going to turn out to be a corrado??? :D

 

I'd be very wary of it unless you get a proper story out of him.... Unless it's advertised for £5 or something.

 

yeah I know its a corrado :-P

 

He seems pretty geniune, it was the people before that seem to have put the wrong sprocket in. Although to do that seems a strange thing to do. I am sure the car has more history to it. I am not sure what to do :roll:

 

I am just not up on the vr6 engine, if it was a g60 I would be fine!

[Kevin Bacon 5]

I reckon he just uses late parts on the chains etc..... but it sounds fishy. Anyone that does this work should be confident and know exactly what was done! I reckon look at another one!

[Son of a Beesting 0]

I reckon he just uses late parts on the chains etc..... but it sounds fishy. Anyone that does this work should be confident and know exactly what was done! I reckon look at another one!

 

Yeah that is what my head is telling me. Shame cause it looked like a nice car (from the outside)

 

My search will continue...