Yes, the VVT gears do leak. I started poking around the gear and found the little pins that press against the underside of the gear leaking oil. There was enough coming out after just 30 seconds of running to make me believe that the VVT gear is the source of my leak. I have a new gear coming, and t...

To answer my own question, yes, the picture I posted above is indeed, the mark you line up the crank gear notches. The notches go on either side of the mark on the oil pump.

Jim

Hello,

Is it possible for the VVT cam gear to leak oil? Oil seems to be running out of it, but I can't pinpoint the leak. Cam seals are new, as is the timing belt. The gear has 105K miles on it.

Thanks,
Jim

Anyone have an answer? I'm putting it back together, and want to make sure I've done it right.

JDS60R wrote:Which motor?

This is a 2002 1.9L Turbo w VVS. I believe, but am not certain, the T3 model. The drawing in the manual isn't mine, or isn't specific enough for me to tell where its supposed to line up.

Hello, I'm putting my V40 back together after a timing belt, water pump, cam and crank seal replacement. I have an electronic copy of the factory manual (2004 edition) and the crank timing mark is not what I have. I have attached a pic of what I think is the mark that should go *between* the two not...