Is it dangerous to keep driving with a worn gear here?

Yes, worn teeth can eventually cause the gear to skip or fail, disrupting fuel delivery and potentially damaging the pump — repair promptly.

Should the pump be inspected when replacing this gear?

Yes, since gear wear is often linked to contamination or pump issues, it’s worth checking the pump itself at the same time.

Hardened steel, machined to precise tooth tolerances.

Our catalog has a wide range of this part type for all popular brands and models, including VAG (VW, Audi, Škoda), Opel, Toyota, and more.

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This gear drives the high-pressure fuel pump off the camshaft, synchronising the pump’s pressure strokes with engine timing.

Our catalog has a wide range of this part type for all popular brands and models, including VAG (VW, Audi, Škoda), Opel, Toyota, and more.

Fits onto the camshaft or pump drive shaft, aligned to the correct timing position before final assembly.

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Most commonly contamination from metal debris in the fuel system, or simply wear from the high loads this gear carries over a long service life.