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Check solenoid or both together

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Does anyone know of a way to check the vario actuator itself for good operation and also check the solenoid or both together??

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Check vario actuator itself

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Suggestion · Original poster

Does anyone know of a way to check the vario actuator itself for good operation and also check the solenoid or both together??

Variocam actuator check

Replace pads

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Suggestion

However, now that it is out, and the pad is broken, he should at least replace the pads.

Variocam actuator check

Replace tensioner pads, top and bottom, both sides

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At this stage, I would replace all tensioner pads, top and bottom, both sides on the engine.

Variocam actuator check

Replace whole cam variator actuator

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Suggestion

Cut the oil filter open, if he sees green bits of rubber seal material, REPLACE the whole cam variator actuator.

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Check solenoid or both together

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Suggestion · Original poster

Does anyone know of a way to check the vario actuator itself for good operation and also check the solenoid or both together??

Variocam actuator check

Check vario actuator itself

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Suggestion · Original poster

Does anyone know of a way to check the vario actuator itself for good operation and also check the solenoid or both together??

Variocam actuator check

Replace pads

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Suggestion

However, now that it is out, and the pad is broken, he should at least replace the pads.

Variocam actuator check

Replace tensioner pads, top and bottom, both sides

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Suggestion

At this stage, I would replace all tensioner pads, top and bottom, both sides on the engine.

Variocam actuator check

Replace whole cam variator actuator

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Suggestion

Cut the oil filter open, if he sees green bits of rubber seal material, REPLACE the whole cam variator actuator.

Variocam actuator check

Use durametric tool

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Suggestion

He could have checked it with the engine running in the car by using a Durametric tool.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi guys Does anyone know of a way to check the vario actuator itself for good operation and also check the solenoid or both together?? Friend of mine has his engine out and has the actuators out , he's had rough running in the lower Rev range , also he sent me a picture of the vario pads , they are very worn, one has the end snapped off it !! Could this also be his problem ?? Any help much appreciated chaps!

POST 2Original post

He could have checked it with the engine running in the car by using a Durametric tool. However, now that it is out, and the pad is broken, he should at least replace the pads. As for the solenoid, apply 12V to the connector and see if there is a clicking sound. That is all you can do. Cut the oil filter open, if he sees green bits of rubber seal material, REPLACE the whole cam variator actuator. Bank 1 seems to go first.

POST 3Original post

Agree with ^^ post. At this stage, I would replace all tensioner pads, top and bottom, both sides on the engine. If these are original pads, they are known to wear prematurely. Absolutely having a broken pad or failed solenoid can cause poor idle, and/or poor engine performance, misfires, etc.

POST 4Original post

Also, while he's got his engine out he should scope the cylinders... (much easier with the engine on a stand)

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks guys for the advice !

POST 7Original post

Also pay attention to the upper and lower tensioner pads. One of the two pads in the package will have an oil hole. That pad is up for one of the banks and down on the other bank. Often overlooked!

POST 8Original post

Quotes source post: 16980995

Yep - one side might look OK, but the other does not. And it�s flipped on the other bank.

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