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996 Cam Timing......HELP!!!!

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YOUR RESEARCH996 Cam Timing......HELP!!!!

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Replace clutch and rms

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Several months ago I replaced the CLutch and RMS on my car '02 996 C4S 3.6ltr engine.

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Adjust timing

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Is it possible to adjust the timing on a '02 3.6 996 engine while on the car?

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Is it possible to adjust the timing on a '02 3.6 996 engine while on the car?

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996 Cam Timing......HELP!!!!

Set screws through the holes of the ims cover

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I did lock the Intermediate shaft, but this time I decided to use the method proposed by Wayne, which involves locking the Intermdiate shaft sprocket using three set screws through the holes of the IMS cover.

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Use method proposed by wayne

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Suggestion · Original poster

I did lock the Intermediate shaft, but this time I decided to use the method proposed by Wayne, which involves locking the Intermdiate shaft sprocket using three set screws through the holes of the IMS cover.

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996 Cam Timing......HELP!!!!

Use three

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I did lock the Intermediate shaft, but this time I decided to use the method proposed by Wayne, which involves locking the Intermdiate shaft sprocket using three set screws through the holes of the IMS cover.

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Adjust timing

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Suggestion · Original poster

Is it possible to adjust the timing on a '02 3.6 996 engine while on the car?

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996 Cam Timing......HELP!!!!

Replace clutch and rms

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

Several months ago I replaced the CLutch and RMS on my car '02 996 C4S 3.6ltr engine.

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996 Cam Timing......HELP!!!!

Replace ims cover

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At the moment, I also replaced the IMS cover. After a couple of months I saw that the IMS was still leaking, so I decided to disassemble again and install the LN Eng bearing kit.

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Set screws through the holes of the ims cover

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Suggestion · Original poster

I did lock the Intermediate shaft, but this time I decided to use the method proposed by Wayne, which involves locking the Intermdiate shaft sprocket using three set screws through the holes of the IMS cover.

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996 Cam Timing......HELP!!!!

Use method proposed by wayne

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Suggestion · Original poster

I did lock the Intermediate shaft, but this time I decided to use the method proposed by Wayne, which involves locking the Intermdiate shaft sprocket using three set screws through the holes of the IMS cover.

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996 Cam Timing......HELP!!!!

Use three

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Suggestion · Original poster

I did lock the Intermediate shaft, but this time I decided to use the method proposed by Wayne, which involves locking the Intermdiate shaft sprocket using three set screws through the holes of the IMS cover.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

996 3.6ltr Cam Timing HELP!! Several months ago I replaced the CLutch and RMS on my car '02 996 C4S 3.6ltr engine. At the moment, I also replaced the IMS cover. After a couple of months I saw that the IMS was still leaking, so I decided to disassemble again and install the LN Eng bearing kit. I just finished the installation and it seems tha I scrw it up!!! The cam timing is off !!!!!!!!!!!! I did lock the Intermediate shaft, but this time I decided to use the method proposed by Wayne, which involves locking the Intermdiate shaft sprocket using three set screws through the holes of the IMS cover. Not sure what went wrong. Maybe I did not tight them enough, but it seem that one of the cams jumped, because the timing is off. I started the engine and I immediately got the Check Engine light. I read the codes and I got P300, P301, P302,P303, which means missfire in cyl 1,2 and 3. Now, my question. Is it possible to adjust the timing on a '02 3.6 996 engine while on the car? If so, can anyone explain the procedure for this? Thanks in advance

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You can retime with the engine in the car .There are a couple of special tools involved. I would post to Rennlist as there is a much more active 996/7 forum there.

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks johnsjmc I just posted an image of the timing how it stands after the screw up at Rennlist Forums, as well as a procedure suggested by a fellow Pelicanite. I would greatly appreciate you comments. THANKS again

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