I am replacing my timing chain, gears and exhaust actuator, my question in everything I read is make sure actuator is fully advanced. When I install it I have to turn the camshaft clockwise to line up the flats on the back of the cams. I have the dark links lined up to the timing marks on the...

I am one of the many people who have been afflicted with the curse of the p0017. I have already switched out my actuator solenoid twice, first with a dorman then when that didn't fix it I took it to my mechanic who replaced it with one he got from GM. The car is running fine and he says that...