My 98 VDP has a ticking that disappears when the engine warms or when I rev the car. Had the tensioners checked are are fine. Read on the board to use a heavier oil because of the VVT sticks.

Is there any parts to service or clean on the VVT soleniod.

Thanks in advance.

 

I would not think it was the VVT solenoid that was ticking, but rather the vvt unit itself. You could have a look when yo had it apart to check the tensioners.

 

will take a look at the vvt when i take off the covers again. thanks

 

Mine were noisy when I used 5W-30 Mobil One and are silent with the 15W-40 that I have in there now.

I heard from a local mechanic to replace the seals on the VVT valve where it goes into the center of the sprocket hub. From what I remember it was a plastic split ring.

I'm going to change mine soon as the weather is getting colder here and my next oil change will put me back in the thinner stuff.

Ken

 

been using 5-30, will try heavier weight at next oil change