pete1986 2 Posted October 27, 2008 Just a quick question. Im looking to order the verniers for my mi16 atm. But im just wondering if there is any difference betweeen the manufacturers above, in terms of quality? Catcams seem to be cheaper at £140 inc VAT from DES. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,621 Posted October 27, 2008 the design of them differ, I believe the catcams pulleys offer a more accurate way to adjust cam timing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete1986 2 Posted October 27, 2008 I was just reading about them on the QEP website. Yet these are priced at nearly £200 direct from catcams, i guess the ones DES are selling are more basic ones. Is it really worth forking out the extra money? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,621 Posted October 27, 2008 worth checking what Neal has in stock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted October 27, 2008 They all do the same thing just differently, I always go for the lightest one to keep the valve train weight down but that is going to extreme's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cameron 16 Posted October 28, 2008 I had a Kent pulley on my old 1.9 8V and after a couple of months the belt had worn it down a worrying amount. I'm not sure weather they use a soft alloy or weather it was the cheapo belt, but it's made me think twice about buying a Kent one again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete1986 2 Posted October 28, 2008 Thanks for the replies guys. Ive been trying to ring DES development all day, but there has been no answer at all. Whats up with that?? Tempted to just go up the road to QEP and get the catcam ones pictured above, as i need some asap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLPoomobile 958 Posted October 28, 2008 Keep trying DES, they do answer when about. It may have been their day off (seem to recall Neil telling me they work Sat and close Sunday and 1 week day, but I could be wrong as it was over a year ago). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 189 Posted October 29, 2008 I like the Catcam adjustment best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stu 18 Posted October 29, 2008 Just to butt in.. Are the 8v and 16v pulleys interchangeable? Reason i ask is i recently did a belt on a 1.9 derv and imagine my suprise when i discovered it ran a number 2 pulley just like my Mi exhaust cam.. 8v pulleys pop up on the bay all the while too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Francesco 2 1 Cars Posted November 1, 2008 (edited) I Like the Catcams. I'm been told that you can also use original Peugeot one's. I haven't tried it myself yet, but Hilgie and someone else used DW8 (206 1.9 diesel) ones. As shown in picture below (the one in the picture is painted, so tis is not the normal color). You need to order Peugeot numbers 0805 90 and 0805 91 for each pulley. Costs over here are € 46,00, so that wil be something around 35 pounds. If you wanna change both you need to order two of each number. As said, I haven't tried it myself yet, but it's worth a try. Don't know anything about how much you can adjust them. But for the money, it's worth to give it a go. Edited November 1, 2008 by Francesco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete1986 2 Posted November 2, 2008 Thanks for the tips Francesco, but after trying DES all week without answer, i went to QEP and ordered some Catcams true lock pulleys at £196 +VAT. Oh, now i remember, DES's answer phone said on friday that after completing some rally last weekend they were having a 'well deserved' week off. So i may try on monday AGAIN to see what they have in stock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boombang 2 Posted November 2, 2008 Oh, now i remember, DES's answer phone said on friday that after completing some rally last weekend they were having a 'well deserved' week off. So i may try on monday AGAIN to see what they have in stock. Very true, Neal @ DES had a weeks holiday and it did say so on their answerphone. Think the rush between going over to Mondelo Park in Ireland for the last round of the rallycross and coming straight back to build a brand new car for the super-pre at Croft gave him pretty good reason for needing a breather! Remember that these people are human, sounds like above you are having a go at the guy for not being at work. Given they've just spent a season supporting their race cars, culminating in a few weekends away, I think he's entitled to a few days off... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete1986 2 Posted November 2, 2008 (edited) No i dont mean to sound like im having a go, ofcourse they deserve a break. I was a bit drunk when i wrote that reply. Edited November 2, 2008 by pete1986 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Francesco 2 1 Cars Posted November 2, 2008 The Catcams are a good choice Pete. Let us know how easy they are to use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
