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YOUR RESEARCHReplacement of Variocam actuator

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Reseal cam cover retaining bolts." i also seem

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Resealed cam cover retaining bolts." I also seem to remember a comment before the work was done that it's often necessary to replace one or more spark plug tubes when the cam cover is removed but I seem to have gotten away without that.

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Replace bank one vario cam adjustment solenoid

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Replace bank one vario cam adjustment solenoid.

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Leading evidence: 'Reseal cam cover retaining bolts." i also seem' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Replace bank one vario cam adjustment solenoid' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Replace bank one vario cam adjustment solenoid

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Replace bank one vario cam adjustment solenoid.

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Replace solenoid

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Have you had to replace a solenoid on your car yet ??

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Replace spark plug tube o rings

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Replace spark plug tube o rings.

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Replace with the engine in the car

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Can the driver's side actuator (solenoid) be replaced with the engine in the car??

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Replace bank one vario cam adjustment solenoid

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Replace bank one vario cam adjustment solenoid.

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Replace solenoid

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Have you had to replace a solenoid on your car yet ??

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Replace spark plug tube o rings

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Replace spark plug tube o rings.

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Replace with the engine in the car

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Can the driver's side actuator (solenoid) be replaced with the engine in the car??

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Replacement of Variocam actuator

Reseal cam cover retaining bolts." i also seem

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Resealed cam cover retaining bolts." I also seem to remember a comment before the work was done that it's often necessary to replace one or more spark plug tubes when the cam cover is removed but I seem to have gotten away without that.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

'99 996 Coupe with manual transmission. CEL came on and the car coded Cam adjustment Bank 1. Can the driver's side actuator (solenoid) be replaced with the engine in the car?? Any insight before I climb under the car would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Marc

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Marc, I'm one of the dorkiphus guys and have a set of 996 manuals. Let me know if you'd like a copy. Also I'll gladly help with the solenoid replacement...

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks Eli . . . . I have the manuals. Have you had to replace a solenoid on your car yet ?? I'll be in touch when I crawl under. Marc

POST 4Original post

I've had this done. The cam cover has to come off but no need to drop the motor. Colin

POST 5Original post

I just pulled the invoice for an idea of what has to be done. Apart from the original diagnosis it shows "removal and replacement of cam cover. Replace bank one vario cam adjustment solenoid. Replace spark plug tube o rings. Resealed cam cover retaining bolts." I also seem to remember a comment before the work was done that it's often necessary to replace one or more spark plug tubes when the cam cover is removed but I seem to have gotten away without that. They charged 4 hours labour and C$300 for parts which was C$241.62 for the solenoid and the rest was for o rings sealant and something called a "Cylinder head cup seal". Colin

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