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YOUR RESEARCHNewer owner, major service
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vario cam pads
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Suggestion · Original poster
I would like to have the timing components replaced based on the recommendation of an indy shop, that found bleed down in one my tensioner and chain slap on start up.
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Suggestion · Original poster
I would like to have the timing components replaced based on the recommendation of an indy shop, that found bleed down in one my tensioner and chain slap on start up.
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-Should the IMS paddle be replaced during a timing service?
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Suggestion · Original poster
I currently have my car at the shop, but that dealership doesn't seem keen to replace the IMS chain paddle, as it requires the case to be split.
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Suggestion · Original poster
I would like to have the timing components replaced based on the recommendation of an indy shop, that found bleed down in one my tensioner and chain slap on start up.
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Hello. I'm a relatively new 996 owner with a 99 C2 Carrera. I would like to have the timing components replaced based on the recommendation of an indy shop, that found bleed down in one my tensioner and chain slap on start up. I recently found bits of black and orange plastic in the oil filter (no metal) and have since parked the car unused. I currently have my car at the shop, but that dealership doesn't seem keen to replace the IMS chain paddle, as it requires the case to be split. Going to an indy isn't an option in this particular case.
Questions:
Are the IMS chain paddles known to deteriorate or are known failure points?
Does the black or orange bits indicate that part is failing? Should the IMS paddle be replaced during a timing service, or will the ramps and tensioner that are accessible through the cam covers and out side block, be enough?
Thank you
-Are the IMS chain paddles known to deteriorate or are known failure points?
YES
-Does the black or orange bits indicate that part is failing?
YES
-Should the IMS paddle be replaced during a timing service?
Must split the case, major surgery and money
-will the ramps and tensioner that are accessible through the cam covers and out side block, be enough?
Tensioners and vario-cam pads are doable without major tear down but you need to find out where the material is coming from. the orange plastic is likely the vario cam pads.
Those were already done on my car also at 68 clutch rms, IMs. At 90, coils, tubes plugs. At 92 all fluids and brakes. I got lucky all those were done by previous owners. I�m waiting on the amp support and I need to deal with a bent wheel. Not a lot to really do just drive the car.
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