Seems the more I read into Variocam Plus vs Variocam on 9x6.2 and 9x7 cars, there is no actuator per se like on the older cars.
The solenoid (behind the valve cover) costs nearly $800 (!!!) for these early "Variocam" cars. The externally accessed "Variocam Plus" solenoid is dirt cheap in comparison, and seems the only issue I could have if replacement doesn't work is the chain pads.
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'03 Boxster S
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