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Frustratingly the green cam caps are significantly more expensive than the washer you need to replace on the tensioner......
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But design 911 says the 3.4 uses the same kit as a 3.6?????
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Think I had some leaks on the 3.4 and as I recall the Indy said that a lot of them weep. You’ll need new seals which are cheap but I’m not certain but think they ‘lock’ the engine somewhere so probably not a two minute job!
Yes, the seals are like 50p each but you need to lock the crank and the cam(s) on the side you're working on, otherwise the chain may jump a tooth. You'll also need to drop the oil.....or do it very quickly with a pan under.
It was the first job i did on my 997,
It is very straight forward and there are several you tube guides.
The gist of it is as follows:
You start by prizing off two green (usually filthy black) discs about the size of a 50p. That exposes the cams/ grooves.
You then buy a tool off ebay to slot into the grooves. The tool is held in position by a bolt.
Once done you just undo the big nut, get covered with oil (optional), remove the whole lot clean up fit seals and washer and refit.
When i did mine my camera was broken or i would have produced a write up,
Aha, I did not know a 3.4 needed a different locking tool and yes the crank is locked with a big pin as seen in this tool kit
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/27652613...teid=0&campid=&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
But design 911 says the 3.4 uses the same kit as a 3.6?????
https://www.design911.co.uk/p/porsche-996-997-camshaft-adjustment-tool-kit-1262/
