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YOUR RESEARCHCam Deviation Differences: 996 5-Chain vs 3-Chain Models
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Additionally, how often should we be checking for cam deviation on each type?
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Skip, whats involved with replacing the pads on a 3 chain 3.6?
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Replace when you are doing the pads
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Anything else that should be replaced when you are doing the pads on a 3.6 such as a "while you are in there"?
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Use with the pre-2011 porsches, e.g
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PIWIS I is the best to use with the pre-2011 Porsches, e.g.
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Hi everyone,
I�ve been looking into the cam deviation differences between the 5-chain and 3-chain 996 models and would appreciate some insights. Specifically, how much cam deviation is considered normal or acceptable for both the 5-chain and 3-chain engine configurations. 6 degrees on both? Is there a notable difference in behavior or expected deviation between the two?
Additionally, how often should we be checking for cam deviation on each type? Does one configuration tend to show wear or issues earlier than the other?
I am also posting a pic from my current cam deviation via PIWIS3 to help others getting the correct values selected:
Thanks,
George
+- 6* is the only spec I have ever seen from Porsche...
Yes the 5 chain engines will wear the bank 1 cam pads fairly quickly due to the original pads were not as robust as the replacement ( revised) pads and the bank 1 is working against chain rotation to activate and bank 2 the chain rotation helps the actuator activate
BTW : is that a Chinese Clone PIWIS 3 ? Did you get the full deal or piece it together ?
Skip, whats involved with replacing the pads on a 3 chain 3.6? Anything else that should be replaced when you are doing the pads on a 3.6 such as a "while you are in there"?
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I agree the PIWIS 1 has many more indepth functions for 996 like instrument cluster gauge activation where you can activate individual gauges and see if the pointers are properly positioned and many more funtions that was left out of PIWIS 2 up...
But Porsche killed all the PIWIS 1's with the latest update that had a "30 day time release deactiavtion bomb" in them..Some tech geek figured out how to revive them but Posche sicked the Lawyers on him with a cease-and-desist warning... I don't know how all the Chinese Clones are not being hit my the Lawyers, maybe the PIWIS 2 and PIWIS 3 didn't have the exact software protection...IDK..
I just recently tried to buy a new Genuine PIWIS 1 from this place .
https://m2kinc.com/product/piwis/
that show it on the website, but is no longer availible... They tried to sell me a new PIWIS 4 for $20k...lol
PIWIS 4 is the latest greatest, but the PIWIS 1 actually works best and has more functions on the 996......but PIWIS 2 and 3 are the easiest to find...
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