Variocam Issue?

[blue62]

Originally Posted by freserf

Thanks for the info ... I'll be making a camshaft tool tomorrow out of aluminum and have a complete timing kit on the way. I guess I'll be doing right and left actuators and maybe the IMS if I have it down that long. Looks pretty easy to drop the transmission ... there is probably a leaky rear main seal that I may replace also ...

Keep us posted on what you find and how you go.
I am always interested in learning more about the Variocam system, related parts,issues and fixes.

[freserf]

Quick question about timing TDC. I don't appear to have the teardrop hole on my main pulley ... there is however a notch on the edge of the pulley that lines up with an arrow on the block. Is this #1 TDC? I will finally be installing my lockdown tool today and removing the head cover for a looksee and want to make sure I have it at the correct TDC beforehand.