Hey Jason,
I read your post on the suspicion that what actually wears out when you have a variator problem is not the actual variator, but the bushing in which it rotates. I'm in the process of doing my variators. I have purchased new solenoids, timing sensors, both bronze bushings, the segments, new "O" rings and high pressure pump. I have one new variator only, they are on back order with Maserati, with no specific delivery date. When I removed the cams and variators, both bushings were badly scored with groves from the segments. I think this is where the oil pressure loss is occurring? So, what do think about replacing all the other old parts with new, installing one new variator and reinstalling one of the old variators and see what happens. Thanks for your advice, always appreciated!
If you can respond, can you just send to sgregor@pacbell.net? Thanks buddy,
Stuart
2007 QPT F1 Duo Select