1998 Ford Escort 1380-1381 codes appair check engine light

1998 FORD ESCORT
140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DALEOLY1
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check engine light appairs. put scann tool on it code 1380 and 1381 comes up can you help me on this.
Apr 13, 2010 at 4:24 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Camshaft timing improperly set.
No oil flow to piston chamber.(very common check this 1st )

Low oil pressure.
VCT solenoid stuck closed.
Camshaft advance mechanism binding (VCT unit).
Apr 13, 2010 at 8:27 PM
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DALEOLY1
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how do i know if the timing is set properly the car seems to run fine.
Apr 23, 2010 at 5:46 PM
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