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996 Cam locking

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Replace so i’m going

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As the rms seal is leaking I’ve no record of ims bearing being replaced so I’m going to replace it.
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Set engine at tdc

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Bit confused on locking the cams I know I have to set engine at tdc but do you only have to lock the cams on the left hand side of the flywheel only before removing the two chain tensioners.
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Set there is a piece

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In the LN tool set there is a piece for locking 1 or both openings on the bank.
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Replace so i’m going

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As the rms seal is leaking I’ve no record of ims bearing being replaced so I’m going to replace it.
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996 Cam locking

Set engine at tdc

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Bit confused on locking the cams I know I have to set engine at tdc but do you only have to lock the cams on the left hand side of the flywheel only before removing the two chain tensioners.
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996 Cam locking

Set there is a piece

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In the LN tool set there is a piece for locking 1 or both openings on the bank.
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996 Cam locking

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi folks Sorry if this has been asked before but just want to double check. I’ve just removed gearbox on my 2004 3.6 c2 cab As the rms seal is leaking I’ve no record of ims bearing being replaced so I’m going to replace it. Bit confused on locking the cams I know I have to set engine at tdc but do you only have to lock the cams on the left hand side of the flywheel only before removing the two chain tensioners. As my kit only has one short and one long locking tool. Thank you

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depends on which tool and instructions you have Its the 3 chain (996.2 year 2004). In the LN tool set there is a piece for locking 1 or both openings on the bank. Their procedure however says its only necessary to lock 1. Maybe the provide the double sided piece to allow users to lock both if they feel like it? I don't see any reference in their instructions for differentiating at this point of the procedure between 3 and 5 chain although they do mention somewhere that some people insist on locking both no matter what.

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