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.

heres a video to explain better what was happening. keep an eye on the cam gear bolt

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!

 

bump, sorry about the triple post

 

Not sure how it jumped a tooth, but I think you need a new exhaust cam actuator. It should lock into position when off and not be able to move relative to the chain. Has the timing ever been touched before?

 

yea the timing has been touched before, i took my head off like 2 years ago to put in a cometic head gasket.

i ordered a new tensioner, chain, and exhaust actuator. any suggestions for installation?