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Old 07-06-2020, 02:00 AM   #10
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1) I agree, tearing down the entire engine is an overreaction. If you clean the sump and the strainer you should be ok. You would have to pull the valve covers anyway, clean the internals while you are there.

2) Good question. Perhaps others will chime in who had the same problem and know the answer. I wouldn`t use the car for too long like that, you can see in the video what happens if the actuator works with no oil. Probably your actuator is not there yet, the remaining O-rings may still hold the pressure? The small timing chain rail bits in the filter on its own would be a good reason to pull the valve covers to prevent future failures.

3) Yeah, tough decisions you need to make here. If you want to keep the car for long it`s worthwhile to fix all these issues. If you are a DIY person. If you are not, I`d consider selling the car to someone, who is...
Yes, I agree with those points. I do some DIY but probably not capable of replacing variocam actuator, as it involves timing, etc. If I knew the one that was failing and the exact part number I'd get a good used one and get it put in...Done a few trips totalling 70 miles now and engine exactly as it was. Got recovery cover for a year as back up too. Plan to check filter again after a few hundred miles and see what it has in it.
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