We talk about this so much, I thought I'd take a few snaps along the way of Dale fixing my car. Whilst it is apart he's organised for the rocker covers to be repainted. Enjoy the photos...
Sorry, no idea. Someone much brighter than me maybe along soon to explain.which bit is the variator?
Given that cam chain speed is constant the device on end of (inlet) shaft must change relationship wit ith the shaft it surrounds. Wonder if it changes between two fixed degrees using (switched) oil pressure?It changes the relationship between the drive sprocket and the camshaft. Thereby adjusting the valve timing. Only the inlet in this case.
The lack of paint is a real annoyance to me not just under the bonnet too.As soon as the world returns to 'normal' the variators will come back from Maserati and the rocker covers from the paint shop. The sharp-eyed amongst you will have spotted just how stingy Maserati is with the paint on these cars. The bodywork hidden by the plastic engine cover isn't fully painted in blue.