Hi all,
I've been given a car by my brother. Apart from needing a set of tyres and a driveshaft, it also has an engine problem.
Symptoms are that it is down on power and reports a cam shaft position sensor fault. Also on startup, it makes a clattering noise, similar to a dodgy hydraulic lifter. Cam sensor has been changed with no effect.
Reading around the subject, it does appear to be a variable valve timing issue. I've seen reports suggesting the cause of the problem is a blocked oil filter within the cylinder head which cannot be changed, but i don't know if this is true for my case.
Whilst driving it until it explodes is a valid option, i'd rather fix it if possible. Does anyone have any experience of this engine, or even a spare engine/head? Can the vvt system be replaced?
Andy