so for while ive been having this weird valve train noise and bad idle(bogging and stalling). every once in a while i would get the p0011 code.

i took of my valve cover today to check out if my timing was off and found out a few things. first thing was when i was turning my motor over i would hear a "pop." i had my friend turn over the motor while i tried to see what was going on. the exhaust actuator would like pop forward. keep an eye on the cam gear bolt

heres a video to explain better what was happening.

i also noticed that my timing was a little off...

intake


exhaust



currently dont have any CELs. so im gonna start with replacing my tensioner and chain and see what that does... I am also wondering if i should replace my exhaust VVT actuator since it is making that popping noise. any suggestions on how to go about retiming/fixing this issue is appreciated. thanks!

 

can a mod delete this, it triple posted.