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BobND
03-01-2005, 06:41
Anyone have any comments on the long-term performance (and any problems) with the gear drives?
G. Gearloose
03-01-2005, 07:34
please search if you havn't, its been discussed ad nauseum.
BobND
03-01-2005, 08:03
I DID search before posting. Yes, there's lots of info, but my specific question was LONG TERM (performance and reliabilty). That's why I posted, to get fresh info, on their reliability with the passage of time (and miles).

Sorry if my post offended you, Gear!
G. Gearloose
03-01-2005, 08:07
No offence supected, just wanted to be unambiguous....failed miserably...
More Power
03-01-2005, 08:09
The 6.5 Project (http://www.thedieselpage.com/finale.htm) engine now has more than six years and 156,000 miles with the DSG gear drive timing set. Nary a problem.... In fact, the fuel injection timing hasn't needed to be touched in all this time.

MP
damork
03-01-2005, 18:37
My truck is approaching 50k miles with the gear drive and it has run better than it did when new. Don't hesitate.
Barry Nave
03-02-2005, 05:28
Mine, close to 50K.
Had timing set TDC-1.75 at gear install.
Three years later, wanted to up it,down it should say, -1.95. TDC was still showing -1.75
Great product :D