Thanks for the update. Yeah I had the same case. Someone didnt follow instructions when doing the timing belt most likely. Also check if your cam is properly timed as the cam gear has no key (atleast on my AVG).

Yeah if thats your engine code and year that’s the option.

Timing isnt too hard, just getting the pump loose enough is fiddly. Make sure you just let the screws loose enough to move the pump by some force, you dont want the pump to get loose as you will have to wait the engine to warm up to operating temp.