~400 miles since forcing the camshaft back into time. No issues. Oil is staying clean, car is running good. I still have not plugged in the VVTs, I’m going to soon.
Recently replaced the thermostat housing and elbow because it was slightly overheating, the elbow had failed I could hear air hiss...
I used an engine oil flush fluid and changed the oil. The oil filter was sludgey but I’m not sure if that was from the flush or lack of maintenance by the previous owner.
I left the VVTs unplugged and took it for a 10 mile ride. It goes good but the code is thrown for the unplug solenoids. I’m...
I scoped the cylinders, no damage
over the winter I will do the timing chains, new phasers and timing guides.
No update yet. The cats were cut out and I’m fighting to get the replacement ones in the car. Should have an update after this weekend.
Following up
After seeing the intake camshaft was no longer in time I decided to attempt a “patch” until the winter time. I timed the engine using the 303-645A tool. I then partially clamped the camshafts with the 303-530 tool. I then put a 30mm wrench on the intake camshaft hex and forced it...
I believe the intake camshaft bolt came loose or the intake gear failed internally as I was able to turn the intake camshaft freely from the gear 1/8-1/4 turn and then it locked up.
Recently picked up a 2006 LS V8 with an engine issue. I’ve attached the codes but here they are
P0012
P0300
P0301
P0302
P0303
The o2 codes are up because the guy cut the cats out of them. The other codes were there before that.
Cylinders 1, 2 and 3 are the Passenger side bank correct?
I...
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