SailorBob74133

So once I got the timing cover off it became obvious what the problem was. In addition to the exhaust balance shaft being seized and all the teeth having been ripped of the socket, it appears that whoever did the timing previously didn't align the marks properly. The timing chain was off by one tooth down on the crankshaft sprocket... That's the reason for the weird cam phase adjustment.... I'll upload some pics if I get the chance...

You think I should just replace all the timing chains and guides in the this situation? I was considering just replacing the balance chain and guides, in addition to the two balance shafts of course...

I finally got around to popping open this can of worms and I'll just let the pictures speak for themselves. Basically, the exhaust balance shaft seized, but the engine apparently didn't notice and simply ripped the teeth off and shattered the balance guides. Additionally, the camshaft timing marks line up perfectly and measure a near perfect 124mm apart with the intake measuring 65mm. However looking at the crank the colored link is one tooth off. Looking at the tensioner it's only four notches past the end with plenty of tension, so I'm guessing that whoever changed the chain probably a few years ago didn't time it right. That the +13* cam phase... The sprokets on the intake balance shaft look pretty chewed up too... Haven't pulled off the cam bridge yet to inspect it... I'd like to point out that miraculously this engine runs relatively well all things considered. I drove it about 100 kilometers after buying it at a used car dealer who claimed it was all in perfect working condition, but sold it at half book value... Once I've got this all fixed I'll recheck the oil pressure issue and maybe replace the cam bridge, it that doesn't work I'll look at the intake camshaft bearings...

I have a 2011 Superb 1.8L CDAA with a seized exhaust balance shaft. The engine runs because somehow the teeth got sheared off the gear. I figure since the balance shafts come in pairs I might as well replace both. Also thinking of replacing the CAM bridge, since I've got a weird low oil pressure only at warm ( 80*+) idle. Anyways, any tips for replacing the intake balance shaft, things that'll make the job easier?

So I changed the VVT Solenoid to no effect. Still same problem, showing +13.13 degrees Camshaft Phase Adjustment, 38 degrees, shows Cam Adjustment Test System OK. Same problem with oil pressure dropping below spec at hot idle ( +80*C / 176*F ), but being OK once I raise the RPMs to 1000 or above.

So I changed the VVT Solenoid to no effect. Still same problem, showing +13.13 degrees Camshaft Phase Adjustment, 38 degrees, shows Cam Adjustment Test System OK. Same problem with oil pressure dropping below spec at hot idle ( +80*C / 176*F ), but being OK once I raise the RPMs to 1000 or above.

I'm really just asking out of curiosity, how does the Skoda logo come up on a 3rd party nav system?

Really? When the car starts up it shows the Skoda Logo on the screen, and the built in back up parking sensors display on the screen...

I bought a 2011 Superb from a dealer and didn't notice until I got home that the radio is locked. Here's a picture. How do I unlock it? I've got a Launch X431 if that helps.

Interesting, take a look at these this one: Five of the same codes as me. Also found another one which had the low oil pressure only at warm idle and solved it by replacing the cam solenoid, intake camshaft and the bearing thing on that holds the camshafts in place: It's looking allot like I need to take a look at that solenoid and maybe the camshaft bearings. From what I understand oil flows through the solenoid into the center of the camshafts and lubricates the cam bearings and lobes?

When people talk about stretched timing chains on the EA888 1.8 and 2.0 TSI engines they always seem to be talking about negative phase adjustment numbers. However on my vehicle I"m showing large positive numbers. Specifically I'm showing a intake phase position of +11.73 degrees and an intake Cam adjustment of 38 degrees - both at idle. Are there any engine problems which highly correlate to large positive cam adjustments like these?

Is this Camshaft Control Valve what you're talking about: electromagnetic camshaft timing valve, intended for vehicles with 1.8TSI 112kW/118kW (BZB, CDAA, CDAB), 2.0TSI 147kW (CCZA) engines

That's great, thanks! Are all the manuals on that site and are they free? Looks like the oil pump could be replaced with the engine in the car...

Just to be more specific, I've got low oil pressure on a 2011 Suberb 1.8 TSI and I'm trying to understand how the lubrication system works on this model...

OK, found a little info, but under the three options and going through all the submenus I'm not finding anything like an engine shop manual for the Suberb II...