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Old 10-16-2015, 10:02 AM   #372
Eric523
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Originally Posted by seningen View Post
I was reading up on the VarioCam -- as I understand it, the solenoid opens up from about 3K-5K, and is shut off above and below. If it wasn't working "properly", you would have different engine behavior. I'm not sure if that would be better or worse overall. I have to think there would be a tradeoff if it was to be engaged all the time as an example.

Mike
Better to be working as designed, for sure. These solenoids and tensioners fail from time to time and there is an overall performance loss.
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