Thanks for this. I don't rule this out. I was expecting that disconnecting the solenoids (one at a time) the sound could change, but it did not happen. unchanged.
Also, the sound is comming from a lower position than the camshaft. I was expecting it to come right from the solenoid or there about.
But, I do see the actual intake sensor position angle all over the place, which means that something is wrong here. See
https://youtube.com/shorts/qEeFQJR4FiI?feature=shared and some time ago I noticed a "A camshaft position slow response Bank 1)" error, which I deleted and did not return again.
So, I am ordering the magnet to see if makes a difference.
While i was diagnosing, i also got the timing chain phase angles from obd11 (see attached picture), unfortunately I don't have the specs to know if these are within range. Maybe someone can help on this.
My concern is if I might be dealing with two separate issues here...