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Gates VCP824 Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Sprocket - Intake

Engine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket, Intake
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📦Engine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket, Intake
🚗Fitment: INFINITI, Nissan, and Suzuki, 350Z, Altima, Equator, Frontier, FX35, G35, I35, M35, Maxima, Murano, NV1500, NV2500, NV3500, Pathfinder, Quest, and Xterra
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Reliable Variable Valve Timing Sprocket for Nissan, Infiniti, and Suzuki

The Gates Engine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket VCP824 is engineered to meet exact OE specifications for a precise fit and reliable performance. Designed for use with timing chains, this sprocket supports optimal engine timing in various Nissan, Infiniti, and Suzuki models.

  • Compatible with Nissan 350Z, Altima, Frontier, Maxima, Murano, Pathfinder, Quest, Xterra
  • Also fits Infiniti G35, I35, M35, FX35 and Suzuki Equator, NV1500, NV2500, NV3500
  • Constructed from durable steel housing material for long-lasting strength
  • Dual chain row design with 52 teeth on row 1 and 36 teeth on row 2
  • Overall diameter of 4.04 inches and height of 2.796 inches
  • Tooth thickness of 0.321 inches on both rows for consistent chain engagement
  • OE exact comparison rating ensures proper fit and function

About the Gates Engine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket Line

The Engine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket line by Gates is designed specifically for variable valve timing systems that rely on timing chains. This product line focuses on precision manufacturing and material durability to maintain accurate valve timing, which is critical for engine efficiency and performance. The VCP824 sprocket exemplifies these qualities with its steel housing and exact tooth specifications.

Product Details and Specifications

The VCP824 sprocket features a dual-row chain design, accommodating two rows of timing chain with 52 teeth on the first row and 36 teeth on the second. Both rows have a tooth thickness of 0.321 inches, ensuring consistent engagement and reduced wear. The sprocket measures 4.04 inches in outside diameter and 2.796 inches in overall height, matching OEM dimensions for a seamless replacement. It includes one mounting hole but does not come with mounting bolts or hardware.

Common Applications and Problem Solving

  • Restores proper valve timing in Nissan Altima and Maxima engines
  • Replaces worn or damaged VVT sprockets in Infiniti G35 and FX35
  • Addresses timing chain slack or noise issues in Nissan Frontier and Pathfinder
  • Improves engine performance consistency in Suzuki Equator and NV series
  • Prevents premature wear caused by faulty sprocket teeth or misalignment

Installation Notes and Tips

Ensure the engine is properly supported and timing chain tension is released before removing the old sprocket. Verify the mounting hole alignment and tooth engagement during installation. Since mounting hardware is not included, reuse original bolts or source OEM replacements. Follow manufacturer torque specifications to avoid damage or misalignment.

Quality Assurance and Warranty

The Gates VCP824 sprocket meets OE exact comparison standards, ensuring compatibility and performance. Manufactured with high-grade steel, it offers durability under demanding engine conditions. While specific warranty details are not provided, Gates products typically adhere to industry quality controls and reliability benchmarks.

BrandGates
Part NumberVCP824
PositionEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket, Intake
Chain Row Quantity2
Overall Height2.796
Outside Diameter4.04
Mounting Hardware IncludedNo
Mounting Bolt Quantity0
Mounting Hole Quantity1
Housing MaterialSteel
Drive TypeTiming chain
Tooth Quantity36
Tooth Quantity52
Tooth Thickness.321
Chain Row Quantity2
DriveTiming chain
Mounting BoltNo
OE Comparison RatingOe exact
Overall Diameter (in)4.04
Overall Height (in)2.796
Tooth Quantity - Row 152
Tooth Quantity - Row 236
Tooth Thickness (in) - Row 1.321
Tooth Thickness (in) - Row 2.321

This part fits 114 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
2021NissanNV15004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2021NissanNV25004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2020NissanNV15004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2020NissanNV25004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2020NissanNV35004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2019NissanFrontier4.0LV6FLEXN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2019NissanFrontier4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2019NissanNV15004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2019NissanNV25004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2019NissanNV35004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2018NissanFrontier4.0LV6FLEXN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2018NissanFrontier4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2018NissanNV15004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2018NissanNV25004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2018NissanNV35004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2017NissanFrontier4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2017NissanNV15004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2017NissanNV25004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2017NissanNV35004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2016NissanFrontier4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2016NissanNV15004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2016NissanNV25004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2016NissanNV35004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2015NissanFrontier4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2015NissanNV15004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2015NissanNV25004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2015NissanNV35004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2015NissanXterra4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2014NissanFrontier4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2014NissanNV15004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2014NissanNV25004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2014NissanNV35004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2014NissanXterra4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2013NissanFrontier4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2013NissanNV15004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2013NissanNV25004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2013NissanNV35004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2013NissanXterra4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2012NissanFrontier4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2012NissanNV15004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2012NissanNV25004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2012NissanNV35004.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2012NissanPathfinder4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2012NissanXterra4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2012SuzukiEquator4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2011NissanFrontier4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2011NissanPathfinder4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2011NissanXterra4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2011SuzukiEquator4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2010NissanFrontier4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2010NissanPathfinder4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2010NissanXterra4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2010SuzukiEquator4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2009NissanFrontier4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2009NissanPathfinder4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2009NissanQuest3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2009NissanXterra4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2009SuzukiEquator4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2008INFINITIFX353.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2008INFINITIM353.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2008NissanFrontier4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2008NissanMaxima3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2008NissanPathfinder4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2008NissanQuest3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2008NissanXterra4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2007INFINITIFX353.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2007INFINITIG353.5LV6GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2007INFINITIM353.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2007Nissan350Z3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2007NissanFrontier4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2007NissanMaxima3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2007NissanMurano3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2007NissanPathfinder4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2007NissanQuest3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2007NissanXterra4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2006INFINITIFX353.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2006INFINITIG353.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2006INFINITIM353.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2006Nissan350Z3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2006NissanAltima3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2006NissanFrontier4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2006NissanMaxima3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2006NissanMurano3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2006NissanPathfinder4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2006NissanQuest3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2006NissanXterra4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2005INFINITIFX353.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2005INFINITIG353.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2005Nissan350Z3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2005NissanAltima3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2005NissanFrontier4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2005NissanMaxima3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2005NissanMurano3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2005NissanPathfinder4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2005NissanQuest3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2005NissanXterra4.0LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2004INFINITIFX353.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2004INFINITIG353.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2004INFINITII353.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2004Nissan350Z3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2004NissanAltima3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2004NissanMaxima3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2004NissanMurano3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2004NissanQuest3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2003INFINITIFX353.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2003INFINITIG353.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2003INFINITII353.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2003Nissan350Z3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2003NissanAltima3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2003NissanMaxima3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2003NissanMurano3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2002INFINITII353.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2002NissanAltima3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket
2002NissanMaxima3.5LV6GASN/AEngine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

130258J10013025CD00013025EA21013025EA21A13025EA22A916-589VVT548

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.