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Old 06-16-2011, 06:25 AM   #1
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At less than $400, the consumer version is totally worth it. Avoid a few idiot light resets at the stealer and you've paid for one. But it can do so, so, so much more.

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Old 06-16-2011, 09:26 AM   #2
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At less than $400, the consumer version is totally worth it. Avoid a few idiot light resets at the stealer and you've paid for one. But it can do so, so, so much more.

Can you see dynamic cam timing with the Durametric?
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Can you see dynamic cam timing with the Durametric?
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Another question now that I have your attention. Is variation in dynamic cam timing a warning sign that the IMS is going to go?
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Yes. Camshaft deviation values (timing or allocation in relation to ideal) at idle should be very steady, regardless of the reading values (see ther red and blue lines below). If they are swinging back and forth extensively at idle, or when the engine transitions from on to off throttle, it is the sign of something being very loose in the cam drive, most often the IMS bearing wobbling. Unfortunately, this phenomenon is rarely observed and then only purely by chance, resulting in very few engines getting caught as there are not other apparent signs of anything wrong. Usually, the first indication of a problem is also the last one, and a catastrophic failure results. To my knowledge, unfortunately no one knows how long, or how badly, this goes on before the unit fails.

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Old 06-16-2011, 03:39 PM   #6
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JFP-so if I get the durametric and check the camshaft deviation regularly, I might be able to catch a failing ims?
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What you are trying to do is much akin to carrying a camera around with the hope of photographing a commercial airliner crashing. Yes, it is possible, but also highly unlikely……………..
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