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Does your engine rattle on startup? A bad variable valve timing VTC actuator or bad cam phasers can cause a rattling noise on a cold start. This is a common problem in Honda 2.4 engines including the Accord and CRV among others. This is also a common problem in Ford Ecoboost engines. In this video I show you how to diagnose a bad VVT actuator which can cause a P1009 check engine code. Then I show you the entire process on how to replace the VTC actuator without removing the camshafts and using only common hand tools. I show you how to set the engine to top dead center, remove the timing chain, replace the VTC actuator and install new gaskets in the valve cover to prevent oil leaks. Extendable Ratchet Set: https://amzn.to/3h8gw2q Spray Nine Degreaser: https://advanceautoparts.rt8x.net/LPx09Y High Strength Removable Threadlocker: https://advanceautoparts.rt8x.net/ZdxVgk Quick Set Gasket Maker: https://advanceautoparts.rt8x.net/XxL4Jg Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner: https://amzn.to/3zPq6v1 VTC Actuator: https://advanceautoparts.rt8x.net/b3DkEk Honda 2.4l Valve Cover Gasket Set: https://advanceautoparts.rt8x.net/2rQRAQ Tools: https://tengtoolsusa.com/ 0:00 Intro How to diagnose a bad cam phaser 3:18 Tools and products 4:24 How to remove old cam phaser (vtc actuator) 10:06 How to set engine to top dead center 14:14 How to remove timing chain tensioner 14:52 Removing old vtc actuator 18:14 How to install new vtc actuator 25:32 How to replace valve cover gasket 28:30 How to change the engine oil 29:36 Starting the car to test it → Become a ChrisFix Subscriber: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=paintballoo7 → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisfixit → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrisfix8 → Website: http://www.ChrisFixed.com → My Channel Home Page: https://www.youtube.com/ChrisFix **If the video was helpful, remember to give it a "thumbs up" and consider subscribing.** Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.