Could this be causing all my woes?

[gvr4ever]

Looks like the exhaust cam mark is raised ever slightly. Is that even a whole tooth off?




I know, its a little fuzzy, but it's hard to get a pic that close with a phone.

 

[JamesFoster]

No, that's normal. That's just how they line up.

 

[tektic]

That happens with a rubber timing belt with a auto tensioner.

 

[prove_it]

Sorry to burst your hopeful bubble, but yea agreed, it's normal.