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Basically, I came into a 2.0 z4, e85, and have had my work cut out due to it starting to stall, and then not rev above 2500. I've systemically, using inpa, cleared all engine related codes, by changing the usual : eccentric shaft sensor, vanos solenoids, valvetronic motor, and reinstalled all with a new rocker cover gasket.
However, even though there are no longer any codes to read on ista, it's now no longer firing up at all. Starter cranks fine, but never takes. A bit frustrating, but I thought maybe there was a air leak as the new gasket was pretty stiff, so taking it off today, I thought I'd check timing once more before adding sealant to the mix to help pin cover down. However, Ive noticed that the timing is out! Could this be a symptom of the variable timing when trying to start up, or is this something else? I wanted to get cover on and fire up later today after applying the sealant with cover but now sht scared there's a timing issue that's starting to surface, but I wasn't sure if the vvt kicks in on startup. Any help would be greatly appreciated, super confused right now as to whether to stick the cover on and fire it up or dig deeper into it
If it helps, the timing was fine when the valvetronic motor wasn't working at all. So something has changed!