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Replace "cover/seal" without removing the cam housing

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You can replace the "cover/seal" without removing the cam housing.
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It is necessary to remover the cam housing to replace the solenoid.
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Replace two variocam solenoid covers (part#

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I would like to replace the two variocam solenoid covers (part#
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You can replace the "cover/seal" without removing the cam housing.
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Replace solenoid

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It is necessary to remover the cam housing to replace the solenoid.
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I would like to replace the two variocam solenoid covers (part#
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I read many contradictory messages regarding the replacement of the variocam solenoid cover replacement job. Mine seems to leak a little. My car is a 996C2 1999. I would like to replace the two variocam solenoid covers (part# 996-105-223-52 ) and also the solenoid O rings (part# 996.105.903.05). Can this be done without removing the cam cover? It seems doable according to the Youtube video : You Tube Any trick regarding the connector which seems too big to pass through the cover hole? Thank you for your help!

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Depin it?

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I think the connector fits through the cover. If not, do as CDS^^ says above... You don't need to remove the cam cover... good luck

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You have a 99 with a 3.4 engine. The wiring will fit through the cover. You can replace the "cover/seal" without removing the cam housing. (there is no o-ring on the 99 3.4) It's been my experience that the "cover/seal" almost never leaks, more common is the solenoid is leaking out the end where the wires exit. It is necessary to remover the cam housing to replace the solenoid. You can give a try cleaning the solenoid/wiring really good and dry and apply RTV silicone sealer to the end. That stuff is amazing and will stop an active non-pressurized oil leak.

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Thank you for your very helpful answers!

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