I've been chasing P1384 and P1396 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) AJ27 engine after replacing the chains, guides and tensioners. Seems to be a common occurrence. The advice so far is do electrical checks of the VVT solenoid, the VVT, cam timing, reluctor position, etc. I've read, what I believe are all the posts about the DTC codes and VVT issues had by all. All seem to have resolved their P1384 and P1396 DTCs but with out a definitive answer as to exactly how fixed.
I have the all the manuals - at least I think I do. The latest reviewed was XJ and XK Series 1999 Model Year Update July 1998. It shows an illustration on page 7 of the
Cam shaft N/A engine sensor ring and one for the SC engine sensor ring. A four tooth sensor ring is fitted to the inlet camshaft of both cylinder banks on the 4.0l N/A engine.
It doesn't show how its positioned on the cam. On an earlier AJ27 engine (reference SB 308-08) shows an adjustment method to move the reluctor in its correct position on the cam.
I guess at this point - before I throw in the towel - to get a few opinions. Please take a look at the photos of my passenger side cam reluctors and tell me if they are positioned correctly.

1999 XK8 Passenger side cam.

 

The positions look OK but the timing might be the issue??

Did you lock everything down with the correct tools and eliminate all the slack??

bob

 

Thanks for responding. I locked it all down with the special tools a few times and took out the slack. I’m checking all that again. That’s why I’m perplexed.
I thought I was pretty careful the last time I had the front cover off locking and pinning. It should be straight forward I thought. If that is what eliminates the codes I’ll do it again. Thx!