firemangeorge

Yeah,please throw up some pics when you can. I haven't been inside one of these engines yet and would like to take a look. Honestly, the word reluctor is a new one for me.Would like to see a picture, so I can get my "mechanical bearings" on this.
(Mike. I KNOW you can find a picture somewhere.)

843de

I can do better than that, how about a tech article on them with pictures!

Click the link below....

http://www.sandyblogs.com/techlink/2...g-wells-1.html

firemangeorge

Thanks Mike. Press fit and not keyed. Don't get that design reasoning.

Heritage High Roof

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_5468.jpg
Valve cover after removal of wiring harness

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_5476.jpg
Inside of valve cover after removal

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_5479.jpg
Reluctors can be seen on right side of photo

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_5494.jpg
Cam chain and VVT actuators

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_5491.jpg
http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_5482.jpg
Engine with dial indicator set to check exhaust cam reluctor

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_5488.jpg
Exhaust cam reluctor at max valve lift on cylinder #4.

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_5501.jpg
Intake cam reluctor at max valve lift on cylinder #1.

I took more pictures if someone needs to see a specific angle.

Heritage High Roof

I ordered the camshafts today. $200 each from the dealer. I won't get them for a few days because they are only stocked in Lansing Michigan.

Heritage High Roof

Just finished installing the new cams. Checked the reluctors and they are off by about the same amount as the old ones. :-(

whopper

Did you get a chance to check the timing mark on the lower chain sprocket?

Heritage High Roof

I did not check the crank sprocket timing mark (that takes an additional 6.5hrs). I held up the chain with the special tools while I pulled the phasers and the camshafts out.
At this point cam timing seems to be irrevelent. The cam lobe to reluctor relationship is off.
I am going to button up the engine tomorrow and see how it runs.

Heritage High Roof

After reassembly it runs the same with the same codes.

whopper

Got it - duh me!!!

843DE - what say you laddie? What are the chances the ones fresh from the factory would also be off as well?