Gates VCP801 VVT sprocket for the 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu 4-cylinder 2.4L and other vehicles rotates its position to advance or retard intake valve timing. It is the intake-side sprocket and is driven by a timing chain.
- 46 teeth with a tooth profile made for quiet operation
- Steel construction for durability and service life
- Tested to help restore engine performance, fuel economy and power
- Runs on a timing chain with one chain row
Quick facts
- Part: Gates VCP801 VVT sprocket
- Also called: engine variable valve timing VVT sprocket
- Fits: 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu 4-cylinder 2.4L and other vehicles
- Position: Intake
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
A rough idle, a rattle at startup or a cam timing code with the check engine light on can point to a worn VVT sprocket. A stretched timing chain, a weak tensioner or a faulty VVT solenoid can produce these symptoms too, so find the cause before you buy a sprocket.
Fits
Built to OE specifications in fit, form and performance as a direct replacement, this intake VVT sprocket also fits the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox 4-cylinder 2.4L and the 2010 Buick LaCrosse 4-cylinder 2.4L. If your car isn't named here, look up its year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Intake
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Outside diameter: 4.671 in
- Height: 1.526 in
- Tooth thickness: 0.166 in
- Tooth count: 46
- Mounting hole quantity: 1
Build and materials
- Material: Steel
- Drive type: Timing chain, 1 chain row
- Grade: OE Exact
- Mounting bolt quantity: 1
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One VVT sprocket with its mounting bolt. This listing is a single sprocket, and the engine takes one.
Interchange: 7V-1005P · 917-270
VV5023 · 12578515 · CSP1024 · VVT523
Product information is for general reference and may contain errors. See our Disclaimer.
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
VV5023, 7V-1005P, 917-270, 12578515, VCP801, CSP1024, VVT523
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Gates VCP801 VVT sprocket fit a 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu 4-cylinder 2.4L?
Yes. Gates VCP801 is listed for the 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu 4-cylinder 2.4L as an intake VVT sprocket, one per engine. For other cars, check the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Is this Gates engine variable valve timing VVT sprocket the same as a cam phaser?
Yes. Cam phaser and cam actuator are common names for a VVT sprocket. The Gates VCP801 rotates the sprocket position to advance or retard valve timing.
How many teeth does the Gates VCP801 intake VVT sprocket have?
Gates VCP801 has 46 teeth and a 4.671 in outside diameter. It is 1.526 in tall and runs on a timing chain with one chain row.
Do I need to buy a separate bolt for this VVT sprocket?
No. One mounting bolt comes with the sprocket, so the listing covers the sprocket and the bolt that holds it on.
Is 12578515 the same part as the Gates VCP801?
Yes. 12578515 is on the interchange list for the Gates VCP801 VVT sprocket.
