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Old May 27, 2009 | 02:19 PM
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It seems that my cam sprockets are starting to wear our (tick tick noise from the valvetrain). I need to have them replaced.

What options do I have and at what prices and where?
Tried to search... OEM from courtesynissan cost around $700 for both

Any ideas/help/recommendations?

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Old May 27, 2009 | 02:36 PM
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how many miles are on the motor?
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Old May 27, 2009 | 02:42 PM
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http://z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?model...ine&prodid=922

FYI we have a set in stock.
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Old May 27, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by NISMO_558
how many miles are on the motor?
30K

I don't know if it is because of the heat out here or something else...

Really weird and I am sure the ticking is in the valvetrain...
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Originally Posted by Kwame@z1

Ouch on the price... I am planning to keep the Z's engine stock, don't wanna modify it. I just need OEM parts
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Are they really worn out? I have a set of 4 with 25k miles on it. Let me know. 100 bucks for all 4. I even hav ethe chains.
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Originally Posted by 350 Rookie
Are they really worn out? I have a set of 4 with 25k miles on it. Let me know. 100 bucks for all 4. I even hav ethe chains.
Well I researched this forum for "tick tick / ticking valvetrain" and ended up with the cam sprockets/chain cause.

Why did you change yours? And are you sure they are not damaged? Do not cause valvetrain ticking I mean?

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