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Gelbster · 08-27-2017, 08:06 PM

Remember "7 links apart" ? It is very easy when refitting the camshafts (particularly Bank 2) to have the chain slip 1 tooth. You need to use a paint Marker pen on both sprockets and both links. Even so, it is very difficult to check your work on Bank 2.
How did you confirm that Bank 2 Solenoid and Actuator are functioning correctly?
Did you dismantle the Actuator?
Replacing the Tensioner for Bank 2 is quite difficult -access. Did you soak it first?
Check some of the Threads by dporto in 996 Section for "hard reset".
If your Durametric reading is with a cold engine it may be misleading
This could take a while to diagnose. Ask me .........

08-27-2017, 08:06 PM	#2
Gelbster Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: S.California Posts: 2,027	Remember "7 links apart" ? It is very easy when refitting the camshafts (particularly Bank 2) to have the chain slip 1 tooth. You need to use a paint Marker pen on both sprockets and both links. Even so, it is very difficult to check your work on Bank 2. How did you confirm that Bank 2 Solenoid and Actuator are functioning correctly? Did you dismantle the Actuator? Replacing the Tensioner for Bank 2 is quite difficult -access. Did you soak it first? Check some of the Threads by dporto in 996 Section for "hard reset". If your Durametric reading is with a cold engine it may be misleading This could take a while to diagnose. Ask me ......... Last edited by Gelbster; 08-28-2017 at 07:00 AM.