Youri Ko

Get Porsche shop manual , you will thank me later

AWDGuy

have that.

Copilot

I'm in the same camp, will be doing this soon too. I'm glad I read this thread first!

Also thanks to Ahsai who has already been a big help.

Slakker

Ahsai rocks!

AWDGuy

3rd here to vouch for the man Ashai. thanks for all your help.

Ahsai

My pleasure, guys. Always happy to help my fellow Porsche enthusiasts!

Copilot

Also back me up guys - but if I already have an IMS tool kit (including the TDC pin and the camshaft locks), I don't need any other special tools to adjust timing on a 3 chain engine right?

I've flipped through the manuals and looks like I have everything I need for removing/installing the cams... Looks like the bolt on supports that go on in the middle to hold it down are more for 5 chain adjustments, right?

Ahsai

Correct. Is your manual specific to the 3-chain engines?

Copilot

It isn't as far as I can tell - I have a digital copy of a factory manual (I think just for the 3.4?) the Bentley Manual which does have some 3-chain specific stuff (but can't be sure if it's ALL there), and the 101 Projects book.

Dharn55

There is one tool for setting the timing on a 5 chain engine and a completely different tool for setting the timing on a 3 chain engine.

Ahsai

For 3-chain, you need this set
http://www.ewktool.com/PorcheEngineTimingTool?product_id=138

Ahsai

Throw away those and please don't follow any of those! You need the procedures specific to the 3-chain engines. I'll post some links later.

Ahsai

Combine the following and they are ALL you need. Make sure you read AND UNDERSTAND every single step before you even touch the cam covers.

1) Post #20 here https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ml#post7168230
2) http://workshop-manuals.com/porsche/...nd_inspection/
3) Rotate engine 360 degrees before installing and timing the other bank