993turbo

So, Im fitting the cam covers on my GT, whilst the engine is in the car. I have done this a number of times with the engine out, but never with the engine in the car.

What is the best practise to get this done?

Geza

I recall having to remove the left side engine hoist hook and loosen the right side hook. I used fishing line to hold the gasket on to the cover while installing.

Koenig-Specials 928

I have done this 4 times since owning my car. The only trick is to hold the gasket so put a dab of high temp sealant in the groove (about 4 or 5 spots) to hold the rubber
in place while placing it on the block. That's it.

Zirconocene

I just did this on my 944, which has the same cam cover, and used the process described here:
I don't know the GTs very well, but I don't believe that there's a difference with this part of the engine as compared to an S4 and so far, so good on my 944.

Cheers

dr bob

As others share:

-- Hold the gasket in place in the groove in the cover. I used tiny plastic cable ties, and others report using fishing line and fine copper or brass wire.

-- the seals around plug tubes got some Hylomar but that made them a little slippery. I had to be careful that they were in proposer position after the cover was set on the head. For that a small inspection mirror down the plug well makes it easy to do a fast look-around at the bottom to verify the seals are still in place.

-- I used Hylomar in the grrove on the cover, but left the cylinder-head side of the gasket dry. Hylomar (or Dreibond) doesn't harden, so it's easy to clean out of the groove next time.

-- The WSM shows you how to add some RTV sealant at the corners where there are joints that might be a little uneven. It takes just a little.

-- On the right side, the lift bracket will be in the way, while the connector for the hall sensor is secured on the same bracket. Remove the connector from the bracket or figure out a way to tie it up out of the way. Replacement sensors have shorter cables so use care. Rear left bracket comes out, as does the diverter bracket midway back on the right cover. I had the car on the lift making it easy to get to those bracket bolts from below.



Do a "dry fit" before you put in the gasket and seals, so you can identify anything that will be in the way and take care of it before you add the seals and gasket. Better than chasing fallen/missing seals that drop or gaskets that slip. A little care and prep, and the covers will fly into place.

993turbo

Cheers, did the mount. Easier than expected. Went in like a charm. :-)