What P0022 means: Indicates Bank 2 intake camshaft is lagging behind commanded timing, typically in engines with VVT systems. Likely culprits: Low or degraded oil, clogged or faulty VVT solenoids, ...

This diagram shows the major cam events through one full cylinder cycle (two crank revolutions or 720 degrees), beginning at TDC firing. The exhaust lobe and valvetrain is closer to the front, and ...

At the risk of losing credibility with our readers (assuming I had any to begin with!), I must admit to never having built an engine before. I've done general maintenance, bodywork, welding, complete ...

We must first understand what each of these two systems does for a car. They both serve the same purpose, which is to coordinate the movement of the crankshaft as well as the camshaft(s) so that the ...

A cam phaser is a sprocket which adjusts the position of an engine’s camshaft in relation to its crankshaft and is tuned with a computer-controlled servo. Camshafts control the timing of engine intake ...

Your camshaft and timing system quietly keep your engine in perfect rhythm — until they don’t. From worn lobes to failing phasers, small issues can snowball into major repairs if ignored. Knowing the ...

There is a long list of advantages when it comes to converting your small-block or big-block Chevy to a roller camshaft. Decades ago, only serious racers had roller camshafts, but now it’s a ...