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Is Jefftsai still rebuilding VVT-i pulleys?

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Old 03-09-14, 09:31 AM
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Default Is Jefftsai still rebuilding VVT-i pulleys?

I wanted to order one from his website (Powerdynamix.com) but it looks like there haven't been any updates to the site since April of 2013.

I brought my car to a mechanic that said he could fix the leak and he did for about 2 weeks... Now it sprays more oil than before I'm honestly scared to drive the thing with how much is being thrown around in there.


I really can't afford to spend $200 on a new pulley from the dealership AND pay to get it "fixed" again so if he isn't rebuilding them anymore is someone else out there offering that service?

Thanks guys

Oh and I should also add that I did try emailing him a few weeks ago but haven't heard back. That's why I'm asking here
Old 03-09-14, 11:02 AM
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he's made a few videos regarding the 2jz engine. check out YouTube .
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Yes he is I had him do mine in Dec and it works great!
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tmf- yes I'm aware of the videos but I lack the necessary tools to do the job myself.

Rayne- Thanks, I'll keep trying to get ahold of him
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I'll tell his gf Ur name and tell him he needs to get a hold of ya!
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Originally Posted by Rayne
I'll tell his gf Ur name and tell him he needs to get a hold of ya!
Hey thanks! I went ahead and placed an order for a new o-ring on his site. So hopefully it works out
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maybe you should've PMed him or emailed him instead of making a thread...
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Originally Posted by JonnyCapo
Oh and I should also add that I did try emailing him a few weeks ago but haven't heard back. That's why I'm asking here
Originally Posted by neegroy
maybe you should've PMed him or emailed him instead of making a thread...
Old 03-10-14, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by JonnyCapo
Hey thanks! I went ahead and placed an order for a new o-ring on his site. So hopefully it works out
I ordered the o-ring from Jeff for my '00 GS300. The VVT-i pulley was much easier to rebuild than I thought. The hardest part about it was cleaning it up and that wasn't really hard. It took all of 15 minutes. With the exception of the final assembly where you have to match the slot with the exact position on the hole, its kinda hard to screw up. You should mark this spot with nail polish and let it dry before you take anything apart. That way you can be sure to put it back exactly like it was before. Be careful not to remove the nail polish as you're cleaning it up.

Good luck (although you won't need it, you'll do fine).
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Ordered mine from the site a few days ago. Going to "scrub in" on my timing belt replacement soon. Doing the TB, water pump, cam seals, vvt-i pulley seal, tensioner and valve cover gaskets.
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Yes I ordered mine the other day as well and it arrived today! So anyone else looking for the oring Jeff is definitely the guy to contact.
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