First, and repeating what I say in the video, I lost some footage, and did gave some wrong info at some point… got it corrected later though…
I did not wanted to just scrap the rest of the footage, nor hide my failures…
So, did my best to make something out of it…
Take that in consideration while watching and commenting!…
So, this one came to me due to the engine light being on… after a scan, two fault codes for intake and exhaust camshaft…
Again, and as usual, this came to me after someone else worked on it…
I did some mistakes along the way, but got there in the end…
Follow me on this video to find out what was the problem and how to resolve it.
Hope you enjoy the video.
Any questions or comments put them below.
Like always, thank you for watching!
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39 komentarzy do „Astra J 1.6 engine light on with camshaft faults… Fault finding and repair.”
I've see this before and some people are stupid and so is the owner for not putting a new timing belt kit when I remove a timing belt and the owner not going to charge it I tell them to take the car somewhere else
Inlet phasers are different to exhaust phasers,they look physically different and have different part numbers. Timing is done by fitting a plate to the other end of the camshaft to lock the camshafts. Phaser locking tool sets the phasors to be in the recommended position.
Did your scope your learning curve, it would have been off the charts I reckon 😂 Great detective work you should work for the police. Other ‘mechanics’ eh🙄 The customer will not realise the amount of effort you put into this one. At least it had some fuel 😆
Hi. Love your movies. can you plese tell me from your experience. How is the 908 pro doing in 2022? I have opportunity to get new pro with 3 years free update or elite with 2 years update. Just wonder if is worth to spend on those older platforms or go for 909/919 series.
That is so freaky. Had exactly the same fault on the same engine a few months ago. I did find the fault by scoping a good engine with the faulty one. The head gasket had been done and the firm that skimmed the head had broken the same tooth off – or so we thought. You did say that the customer had said initially nothing had been done to the engine before the fault had occurred – did I misunderstand?. I'm wondering now if the skimming firm didn't break the tooth off and this problem is a weak tooth manufacturing issue. The firm did totally deny they had broken anything. Interesting problem. You can bet we are not alone with this issue. On a side note, the actuators had obviously been messed with and as far as I can see this must have been for the same issue. Somebody has omitted info that should have been passed on regardless. Anyway, good fix 👍
Life is all about learning Luis!! You got there that's all that counts, you can't be responsible other peoples blunders. Another great video from yourself Sir. Hope to see you in your new workshop soon! Thank You.
Nothing to say. Yes you could have scoped the timing. It would have saved "some" time but the work would have been the same . What makes you a good diagnostician, and mechanic, is your ability to think things through. You are not a DIYer Luis. Looks like you are a master. I have seen a few cases where a tooth was broken of the cam reluctor, because of the same thing you said, but only once I've seen a shifted one. And that was even pretty obvious. Nothing compared to yours. Yes the scope is a fantastic tool. Sadly not all mechanics know how to use one. Great diagnose and repair Luis.
Great video 👍 I think the cam was broken when they tightened the cam wheel's need to lock either crank with tool or lock cam wheels,seen someone fit an extra exhaust cam 🤣
I've see this before and some people are stupid and so is the owner for not putting a new timing belt kit when I remove a timing belt and the owner not going to charge it I tell them to take the car somewhere else
you don't claim to be a expert 🐂💩you could be teaching master technicians 😉👍
Dodgy customer imo, trying to hide work done on the car and bring the headache to you
Inlet phasers are different to exhaust phasers,they look physically different and have different part numbers.
Timing is done by fitting a plate to the other end of the camshaft to lock the camshafts.
Phaser locking tool sets the phasors to be in the recommended position.
Did your scope your learning curve, it would have been off the charts I reckon 😂 Great detective work you should work for the police. Other ‘mechanics’ eh🙄 The customer will not realise the amount of effort you put into this one. At least it had some fuel 😆
Respect. 👌😁
Hi. Love your movies. can you plese tell me from your experience. How is the 908 pro doing in 2022? I have opportunity to get new pro with 3 years free update or elite with 2 years update. Just wonder if is worth to spend on those older platforms or go for 909/919 series.
Great work..🥰
P0365 is a misleading code for sure ,same as p0340 etc , there is not a code i have seen for cam trigger broken off by a rough bu..er
You need to get a good 4 channel scope , there is not many u tubers in GB that would use it like you would , would add a great edge to your videos ,
Wow what a coincidence how you found that missing. Great work. Como sempre.
Are you scoping right at the position sensor's plug? Thanks.
This is reverse engineering done by Luise in steps how someone mess the engine… Master 🙂
luis great diag scope is a power full tool ,tulsie USA.
That is so freaky. Had exactly the same fault on the same engine a few months ago. I did find the fault by scoping a good engine with the faulty one. The head gasket had been done and the firm that skimmed the head had broken the same tooth off – or so we thought. You did say that the customer had said initially nothing had been done to the engine before the fault had occurred – did I misunderstand?. I'm wondering now if the skimming firm didn't break the tooth off and this problem is a weak tooth manufacturing issue. The firm did totally deny they had broken anything. Interesting problem. You can bet we are not alone with this issue. On a side note, the actuators had obviously been messed with and as far as I can see this must have been for the same issue. Somebody has omitted info that should have been passed on regardless. Anyway, good fix 👍
Life is all about learning Luis!! You got there that's all that counts, you can't be responsible other peoples blunders. Another great video from yourself Sir. Hope to see you in your new workshop soon! Thank You.
well done, you will always get one every now and again 😏👍
Nice work with the scope
Why did GM engines and USA Hyundai engines not use key's anyone that's stupid I wonder do they still do that
Nothing to say. Yes you could have scoped the timing. It would have saved "some" time but the work would have been the same . What makes you a good diagnostician, and mechanic, is your ability to think things through. You are not a DIYer Luis. Looks like you are a master. I have seen a few cases where a tooth was broken of the cam reluctor, because of the same thing you said, but only once I've seen a shifted one. And that was even pretty obvious. Nothing compared to yours. Yes the scope is a fantastic tool. Sadly not all mechanics know how to use one. Great diagnose and repair Luis.
Nice work
If you don't believe, I don't really care. Made me laugh. :-))
I have never seen it rain so much anywhere..
Two things i can count on in your videos. Rain and no gas in car…
Always the number One great Job Luis!!!!
I must confess I don't use the scope much. I mostly use to find bad grounds and battery drain problems. Fab vid as usual 👍
That's crazy that cam trigger can spin around on the shaft! 👏👏😀
best DIYer in the game, learned so much from your vlogs, and always a proper repair no shoddy work.. keep them coming luis..
👍👍👍👍
Great video and big , big respect 👍
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You not mentioned that do you replace solenoids on camshafts?
This is a very valuable and memorable video. Thank you Luis for sharing his experiences and knowledge of car repair. Greetings from Poland
Great video 👍 I think the cam was broken when they tightened the cam wheel's need to lock either crank with tool or lock cam wheels,seen someone fit an extra exhaust cam 🤣
Will that ring not move again in use if it has been disturbed I would not be happy to use it and would rather fit a good used or new camshaft
Fantastic video! Excellent job
Good morning
good morning luis was the sold sign for your old house at 50:58 have you used a 4 channel with a in cylinder pressure transducer
Top banana 🍌
The car that kept on giving , crazy all the issues with this car Luis great work from you as always and the car is back on the road 👍