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PorscheFan5 · 01-26-2015, 11:45 AM

I understsand. I have seen and read all the articles. At this time I want to open the cover and see the condition of the bearing. Before I start removing the bearing, I will order the tools and all the stuff needed and get the engine at TDC before attempting to remove the bearing. Can I remove the cam covers (without engine at TDC and all) without messing anything up? I just want to see if I see metal in there...

Looks like I will have to go through hoops to get the bearing out, given that the nut and part of the bolt are out...

Thanks for checking on that JFP...

01-26-2015, 11:45 AM	#27
PorscheFan5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: California Posts: 246	I understsand. I have seen and read all the articles. At this time I want to open the cover and see the condition of the bearing. Before I start removing the bearing, I will order the tools and all the stuff needed and get the engine at TDC before attempting to remove the bearing. Can I remove the cam covers (without engine at TDC and all) without messing anything up? I just want to see if I see metal in there... Looks like I will have to go through hoops to get the bearing out, given that the nut and part of the bolt are out... Thanks for checking on that JFP...