Update.

So I spent the better part of a day tinkering with the timing. I have come to the conclusion that the 'perfect timing' is indeed right. Moving the VVT hub or intake a tooth to the left or right immediately throws (p0016) on next startup, which is a timing error 90% of the time. On perfect ...

Thanks abscate,

I gave the timing a touch-up today. Instead of taking off the ends and locking the cams as usual I decided to start experimenting with close enough. I just moved the exhaust cam one tooth behind the rest of the engine (or the marks). Took it for a drive and the car felt a lot ...

Thanks for the help guys. Been pretty flat out working so will take a look on the weekend.

The timing marks are spot on, but I have been timing by making sure the end of the camshafts are in the right position (horizontal and in line with the head unit join marks). I will probably mess around with ...

Recently fixed up this car. new head gasket, radiator, timing belt plus bits and bobs.

I have only driven the car 100km (ish) and have been getting the p0014 code after 2 or 3 trips (30-60km). The timing seems spot on. I have checked multiple times with the camshafts lined up horizontal to each ...

Cheers for the help guys,

Gave it a crack today. Was running ok with no code until my 2nd trip, then the code came back. It's definitely running better, it still has the vibration at certain points but it is less pronounced and the fuel efficiency has improved but is still not optimal.

I will give ...

It’s important to get the variable valve timing cam hubs tensioned the right way when you put the belt on, that involves turning the belt past the marks 1/2 turn on the cam then returning to the marks aligned.


Thanks for the reply. I will be giving this a crack today or tomorrow again.

Just ...

I have the engine code 'p0016 crankshaft position - camshaft position correlation bank 1 sensor A' which usually relates to timing. The car came with this code but had a terribly damaged water pump which would have loosened the belt somewhat. I replaced the water pump and lined up the timing marks ...