Vario-cam self-destructed this week, what's the car worth as is?
11-24-2009, 01:04 PM
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Prschguy, I’m glad you decided to fix it. I didn’t read all the details in the thread as to whether or not you’re going to replace the tensioner, but inspect it very closely for cracks (maybe even get it magnafluxed), and be careful if you replace the pads as the upper and lower are different part #’s. When I did mine, I opted for new tensioner & new chain. Also inspect the oil tube very closely, as I’ve heard they are prone to cracking (from over tightening)
Also, what exhaust is on your 993? I’d seen & heard it at a couple PCA events (Sanders Aviation) & never got a chance to talk to you. It both looks and sounds amazing.
Darren, you shouldn’t need to be looking at replacing any of the top-end stuff for quite a while. IIRC, the tensioner & chain were done @ 90k-95k
Also, what exhaust is on your 993? I’d seen & heard it at a couple PCA events (Sanders Aviation) & never got a chance to talk to you. It both looks and sounds amazing.
Darren, you shouldn’t need to be looking at replacing any of the top-end stuff for quite a while. IIRC, the tensioner & chain were done @ 90k-95k
Looks like we're going to need a new chain tensioner, turns out mine is kaput, broken internally, darn. Good news though is we sprayed carb cleaner in the intake and exhaust ports and no leaking around the valves so none of them got bent, darn near a miracle.
So, now it's a matter of assembling parts and getting it put back together. Hope I can remember how it all goes back together.
Thanks for all the feedback and advice and a big thanks to Steve Stimson and his son who have come over several times to offer advice and help. 
11-24-2009, 01:10 PM
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Still can't believe how none of the valves got bent. That's one hell of a bullet to dodge!
While you're doing this, are you also doing a belt job?
11-24-2009, 01:13 PM
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I assume you mean timing belt? Yes, the current one got chewed up when the valve train stopped.
11-24-2009, 01:17 PM
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11-24-2009, 02:21 PM
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Since you wanted to try and salvage the old tensioner, I am sure there are board members that pulled their tensioner at about 120k that will sell you their used one for next to nothing. Put some new pads on it, and you should be good to go on your original path.
11-29-2009, 01:48 PM
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At first i thought you didnt know the whole assembly was available for a relatively reasonable price.
Since you wanted to try and salvage the old tensioner, I am sure there are board members that pulled their tensioner at about 120k that will sell you their used one for next to nothing. Put some new pads on it, and you should be good to go on your original path.
Since you wanted to try and salvage the old tensioner, I am sure there are board members that pulled their tensioner at about 120k that will sell you their used one for next to nothing. Put some new pads on it, and you should be good to go on your original path.
11-29-2009, 06:00 PM
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Just my 2cents, but for the additional $400 you'd be getting piece of mind that the thing won't self-destruct because you used (or re-used) an old part.
Not to make light of the $400 but the time you're spending has to be worth at least that....I'd just get a new one and do it right.
Not to make light of the $400 but the time you're spending has to be worth at least that....I'd just get a new one and do it right.
11-29-2009, 06:30 PM
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Just my 2cents, but for the additional $400 you'd be getting piece of mind that the thing won't self-destruct because you used (or re-used) an old part.
Not to make light of the $400 but the time you're spending has to be worth at least that....I'd just get a new one and do it right.
Not to make light of the $400 but the time you're spending has to be worth at least that....I'd just get a new one and do it right.
11-29-2009, 10:47 PM
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try sunset. this is a porsche only part and places like pelican cant discount the way sunset can on a porsche only part.
