Gates VCP977 right VVT sprocket for the 2018-2020 Mercedes-Benz S450 V6 3.0L and other vehicles turns the sprocket's position to advance or retard valve timing. Its tooth profiles are designed for quiet operation.
- Steel construction with a 3.1 in outside diameter and 2 in height
- 33 teeth, 0.25 in thick, for a single-row timing chain drive
- One mounting hole
- Tested to help restore engine performance
Quick facts
- Part: Gates VCP977 VVT sprocket
- Also called: engine variable valve timing vvt sprocket
- Fits: 2018-2020 Mercedes-Benz S450 V6 3.0L and other vehicles
- Position: Exhaust (right)
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
A rattle at startup, a rough idle or a check-engine light can come with a worn VVT sprocket. Those signs alone do not prove the sprocket is the problem, since a stretched timing chain is another common cause.
Fits
This direct-fit replacement is designed to OE specifications in fit, form and performance. The vehicles it fits include the 2018-2020 Mercedes-Benz S450 V6 3.0L, the 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz S450L V6 3.0L and the 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE43 AMG V6 3.0L. This listing is one sprocket for the exhaust (right) position, which takes one per application; the other positions are ordered separately. Open the "Vehicles it fits" section to check your exact model and engine.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: exhaust (right)
- Quantity for this position: 1
- Outside diameter: 3.1 in
- Height: 2 in
- Tooth thickness: 0.25 in
- Tooth quantity: 33
- Mounting hole quantity: 1
- Drive type: timing chain, 1 chain row
Build and materials
- Material: Steel
- Grade type: OE Performance
- Condition: New
- Mounting hardware: not included
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One VVT sprocket. Mounting hardware is not included, so plan on new mounting bolts.
Interchange: 2760503900
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Gates VCP977 fit a 2018-2020 Mercedes-Benz S450 V6 3.0L?
Yes. Gates VCP977 is listed for the 2018-2020 Mercedes-Benz S450 V6 3.0L as the exhaust (right) sprocket. For other models, use the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Do bolts come with this Gates VVT sprocket?
No. Mounting hardware is not included. The listing is one sprocket only, so the mounting bolts are bought separately and the old ones may not be reusable.
How many teeth does the Gates VCP977 VVT sprocket have?
Gates VCP977 has 33 teeth, a 3.1 in outside diameter and 0.25 in tooth thickness. It is made for a timing chain drive with one chain row.
Is the Gates engine variable valve timing vvt sprocket the same as a cam phaser?
Yes. VVT sprockets are commonly called cam phasers or cam actuators. This one turns the sprocket's position to advance or retard valve timing.
Does 2760503900 interchange with Gates VCP977?
Yes. 2760503900 is listed as an interchange number for the Gates VCP977 right VVT sprocket.
