Recent content by Chaz Landers

Thanks for the info. Used versatune and the timing wasn't jumping around much. I'm thinking might be the VVT oil actuator. I did not check that. I replaced the VVT, chain, chain guides, tensioner, all new bolts and friction washers. I think the lean mix is a different issue. Have new...

Here is a video of the car starting.

I didn't see any marks on the valve cover. I replaced most of the parts except the exhaust sprocket and crank sprocket. What do you look for when you log with Versatune?

I will try those sensors. I'm using OBD Fusion. Seems fairly responsive. The car didn't throw any codes at all. I'll make a video of the sound.

New to this board so bare with me. I have a 2008 MS3 that I have owned since new. Not many mods except suspension and some mounts. Car has 135k on it. I started hearing ticking from the timing chain area on startup. Would go away after a bit. I also started to notice on hard...