Diagnosing variable camshaft timing systems

Let’s go over some general guidelines before we delve more deeply into the diagnostics of these engines.
April 1, 2018

About the Author

Scot Manna

owner of MB Automotive

Scot currently owns and operates MB Automotive, a four-bay service facility in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Scot also develops and delivers technical training classes for several training providers including the State of Illinois as well as the Automotive Service Association and Auto Value\Bumper to Bumper parts distributors.

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