Cam Phaser/Engine Failure Reports

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Tr4ckD4ys

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Here’s another one, on cold start, same sound, occurs twice for a few seconds.
 

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Vid of mine @ cold start after being parked 48 hours:


Vid of mine @ warm idle:


I'm guessing cam phasers for the first, unsure what is causing the second.
 

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So if it’s not those - any ideas? Sounds like timing chain to me. And it’s right at the front center of the engine.
It is probably a bad vct solenoid not allowing the oil to flow properly to phaser and is intermittent.


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It is probably a bad vct solenoid not allowing the oil to flow properly to phaser and is intermittent.


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In other words this is the pre-condition to the cam phaser issue? I mean with only 400 miles on it seems early to have these kinds of issues. Should I go full gung-ho and sue for return of vehicle?
 

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Vid of mine @ cold start after being parked 48 hours:


Vid of mine @ warm idle:


I'm guessing cam phasers for the first, unsure what is causing the second.

The first vid is no doubt the cam phasers. Second vid sounds like exhaust leak on right bank. The exhaust leak is much more damaging than the cam phasers.
 

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Guys - please help out here. I’m hearing very similar rattle issues (not as intense as some folks immediately upon start up). I think my case is particularly frustrating. The vehicle is 3 days old and has less than 300 miles. Can you believe it? Listen to the video below and tell me what you think this is...

All normal engine sounds. Don't be too paranoid about little noises.
 

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The first vid is no doubt the cam phasers. Second vid sounds like exhaust leak on right bank. The exhaust leak is much more damaging than the cam phasers.

That's a good point WRT exhaust. The strange thing is I hear it much more loud from the front top of the engine, but otherwise makes sense.

Going into the dealership this week, will report back.
 

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Just got the call from the dealership, cam phasers need to be replaced on my 2018, only 13k miles... sigh...

Is there a club for us yet? Do they have cool jackets?
 
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