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I would remove it and replace both.

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You can remove it without locking the camshafts or using any special tools, but I think it's wise to lock the car at TDC with a drill bit through the crank pulley just in case.

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I would remove it and replace both.

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You can remove it without locking the camshafts or using any special tools, but I think it's wise to lock the car at TDC with a drill bit through the crank pulley just in case.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

hi, quick question; what is this plug?

POST 2 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

2002 996 C4S triptronic btw..

POST 4Original post

That's one of the camshaft chain tensioners. It would seem yours is leaking. There is an O-ring around it, as well as an aluminum crush washer, like around a drain plug. I would remove it and replace both. You can remove it without locking the camshafts or using any special tools, but I think it's wise to lock the car at TDC with a drill bit through the crank pulley just in case. O-ring: 99970734440 Aluminum seal ring: 90012314730

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Super! Thanks alot for the swift answers, much appretiated! 😊

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