joebaehr

Finally cleaning cam cases and getting ready for reassembly after 100k engine drop and noticed wear on rails, not surprising, but should i replace rails?
Thanks,

ginch

I would say you might as well. They are not super expensive and while you are in there I think it wouldn't hurt!

joebaehr

Thanks, had some damage on edges of one of the long rails also.

Nlu

Can this be removed without removing the timing chain?

With 100k miles, I'd replace them.

bcameron59

Timing chain stays in place for removal.

Wouldn't want to try this with engine in the car though - might be possible but very tight. IIRC it would not be hard to drop the mounting bolts into the case. With engine out and on a pivoting stand, you can rotate the engine so the hardware will fall away from the opening, not into it.

joebaehr

New rails on hand and no the "slices" in the left hand long rail were not normal, .
Steve Stomski swapped the 993 cam bolt tool i bought from Pelican for proper 964 tool (I have late 94 engine).
Based on slight wear on cam sprockets I am looking into replacing timing chains, does anyone make timing chains with master links for 3.6l engines or are those a thing of the past?

Thanks,

mesprit87

Any noises noticed that could be related?
Just curious.
Thanks