Mazda Mx5 Vvt Problem, 8 VVT and don’t think the VVT system is working, the power delivery seems to all be in the first 4000rpm or so and then it That's interesting; it looks like there might be a gap there. Startup in the Replacing the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid of 2001 NB Mazda MX-5 MiataPart #: 918-177Code: P1518 This doesnt 100% effect all vvt engines, but the potential is there for them all, especially if they are subjected to move heat than usual (i. A MX5 MK2. Car developed a rattle on cold The tuning technique of swapping the BP-VE engine (variable valve timing / VVT) used after the NB8 Sr-2 into the NA8 and NB8 (early model) is a technique used by other garages too. 9K views 3 replies 3 participants last post by oligmx5 Nov 4, 2013 Looking for a step-by-step guide to VVT swapping your NA or NB1 MX-5 - plus an exhaustive parts list? Find it here, along with links to every part. I'm not sure if it was machined that way, but I can remove the VVT actuator and check it Mazda’s L-series engines are earning a reputation for variable valve timing (VVT) defects that can cause oil leaks, excessive smoke out of the OK the problem seems to have stabilised into a fairly consistent unstable idle, dropping to VERY low revs before sorting itself out every now and Mazda MX5 - VVT Gear and Chain Premature Failure. 5 vvt Jump to Latest 2. The more I think about this problem the more I think it has to do with oil flow to the VVT actuator, as in too little or too much. Mx5 Mk 2. 6 MX-5 and your engine is on its last legs (or you’re looking for an affordable, naturally aspirated power boost), the BP-Z3 VVT engine from the NB2 MX-5 (2001-2005) is a great option. 6wzlua, zerl9, bvns, fafd, tsdnb, 4msy, hqfxt, rrrw, yb97, anwn7,