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YOUR RESEARCHWhat's the procedure for swapping bank 1 variocam solenoid?
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I'm just about to have bank 1 variocam solenoid replaced by my mechanic.
What's the procedure for swapping bank 1 variocam solenoid?
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I saw someone just used a bar and some cloth to hold the cams in....
What's the procedure for swapping bank 1 variocam solenoid?
Check chain guide wear whilst in there)
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What's the procedure for swapping bank 1 variocam solenoid?
Check here tomorrow
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What's the procedure for swapping bank 1 variocam solenoid?
Check pm as i have
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What's the procedure for swapping bank 1 variocam solenoid?
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I'm just about to have bank 1 variocam solenoid replaced by my mechanic. I've been told this is the procedure below (I think). Can someone confirm:
Remove bank 1 exhaust manifold.
Lock the engine at TDC.
Slacken off bank 1 chain tensioner.
Disconnect solenoid plug.
Remove solenoid cover plate and seal.
Remove rocker cover.
Remove solenoid from variocam assembly.
Fit new solenoid.
Assemble back together in reverse order.
(Check chain guide wear whilst in there).
If anyone knows a better way or something I've got wrong, please comment.
Demort!?! :success:
Good luck!
BTW do you do upgraded bushes for the OEM SSK? Your reputation for good handiwork has spread :thumbs:
And happy new year :cheers:
So sorry .. i somehow missed this post yesterday
Single solinoid so just vario cam and the above is pretty much there but you need to lock down the camshafts .. tool at the rear to hold them .
Vario cam plus .. so x2 solinoids and you undo the x2 torx bolts for the seal , remove it and then the solinoids pull out.
Manuals are here ..
http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=83491
But i think you already have them .
Pm sent .. you lock the cams on each side as you work on them .. all you are doing by this is holding them in place , its not a timeing check .. check pm as i have to log now .. ill check here tomorrow after work though .. if you want my number ( i thought you had it ? ) then pm me .
Would make one like this (the smaller of the 2):
Edit: I didn't realise you've to lock the cams down along the length of them, thought you just had to lock them on the end :?
I'll be borrowing the kit me thinks.
