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    Some guidance needed

    Thanks all. I'm looking at getting a used engine. Seeing some for 3500-ish. Good enough to squeeze some more miles out of it. Engine swap is a lot easier than a rebuild in my opinion.
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    Some guidance needed

    They'll get the bulletin to me Monday. Comment was it's a obscure one. Comments in the service notes are: Verifies customer concern, while scanning vehicle on drive test found the fault comes and goes while driving, / GM Tech assistance found camshaft is " walking" an engine causing cam...
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    Some guidance needed

    That is correct. Replaced those plus the sensor and the wiring. Just talked to mechanic. He says it's a bulletin for 07s that the end plates can wear requiring the block to be bored out and oversized bearings used. Still doesn't quite jive for me but he's printing out the bulletin for me to...
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    Some guidance needed

    I don't have access to a tech 2. I have a cheap multimeter only. I've read plenty on the actuator and vvt. That's why I've replaced all the parts (except the phaser). This problem has gone on through multiple oil changes. It's also why I changed the oil pickup tube o ring because lack of...
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    Some guidance needed

    Sorry guys. I think I meant p0011. It's the cam sensor code which really could mean anything with the vvt system. It has a bit of lifter noise when cold. Always has. Same as my other 5.3 motor too. So I've not thought much of it. I did forget to mention my gas mileage has gone to crap...
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    Some guidance needed

    I have a Yukon XL Denali. 200k+ miles. Has been throwing the p0111 code. I've: Replaced the cam sensor (multiple times) Replaced the magnetic actuator (vvt) Replaced the oil control valve (vvt) Replaced the oil pickup tube oring. The old one was toast when I pulled it so I really thought...

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