djsykes85

My car takes a short while to turnover (but not every time). It is an intermittent problem and tends to struggle most when its warm. The engine light was on, then went off (even though the problem was still there) and now is back on. I have had the Cam sensor changed as this is what fault was flagged up as, but its still as bad. The car on the whole runs well, perhaps a slight hesitation when accelerating but very minor. It was last serviced in November. Anyone any suggestions what this could be? Cheers

Supras are more reliable!

Try checking the EGR valve as these tend to stick and give poor starting and loss of power.

djsykes85

I have read that this would generally not lead to poor starting...?

Prospeeder

There is no EGR on a 1.8T.....I would start with checking that cam timing is correct, if its off a tooth, it will set cam sensor codes.

djsykes85

Thanks for the reply.
It has done about 62k now so was thinking of getting cam belt changed shortly.do you think its worth bringing this forward and getting it all looked at?
Is adjusting the cam timing relatively straight forward for a novice?

Prospeeder

checking its pretty straight forward, roll the engine over till the mark on the balencer and lower cover line up, remove the upper cover, and make sure the mark is right on. if its a tooth off, there the issue. As far as adjusting it, i would just replace all the stuff with that mileage and age. its not a novice repair no.

djsykes85

cheers. I had diagnotics today and got a g40 (cam)/g28 (engine speed sensor) Had cam sensor changed, booked in for engine speed on friday. Going to get cam chain checked out if speed sensor doesn't do it. Car now wont start at all. (it died when i was listening to it this afternoon) Just get a clicking sound. Any thoughts? Cheers

oceanbreeze

Scan it first, and post all the codes.

djsykes85

Mechanic has just replaced cam chain, tensioners and pulleys. Hes now not getting any compression. Guessibg valves are knackered and god kniws what else with it. Any idea how much im looking at if thats the cause?

deziking

Should had the vehicle moved long time ago. Guessing is not the issue. Need to know how a simple engine works.