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Simon uk Wed May 03, 2006 2:59 am

I am collecting parts to build a 356 engine - I have gotten hold of a nice cam shaft with no gear, are they interchangable with VW items? Can a straight cut vw cam gear fit? I have seen a couple on ebad recently with vw markings, but the vendor advertised them as porsche items, is he correct?

Thanks for any help, Si.

gears Wed May 03, 2006 7:28 am

356 is the same as early (36hp) VW, with somewhat reduced helix from 40 hp & later. While the straight-cut cam gears would work, why would you want a noisey 356 engine?

Simon uk Wed May 03, 2006 7:41 am

fair point, those engines should be listened to as nature intended!



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