Confused - chain pad question

[jb92563]

I too have a 01 S (62K miles) and my cam deviation is also -5 -6 and thinking that the tensioner cams need replacing.

Very interested to see whether its just part 9 that needs replacing or some of the others as well.

I guess replacing the easy ones first and re-measuring the cam deviation is a good approach.

I don't notice any chain rattle yet on startup. I'll check my oil filter for particles as well in the next couple months at the oil change.

[Meir]

there is also an excellent rebuild video on YouTube for an 01S:
Porsche Boxster S engine rebuild 12 - YouTube

check out chapter 8:

Porsche Boxster S engine rebuild 08 - YouTube

[The Radium King]

here's the most helpful pic i've found ...

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/16-ENGINE-Camshaft_Swap_and_Chain_Tensioner/Gp1800.pdf

it shows the various pads and tensioners.

[thom4782]

Wow, your comments really helped. The links were a really insightful too. Thanks so much.

[Topless]

Originally Posted by jb92563

I too have a 01 S (62K miles) and my cam deviation is also -5 -6 and thinking that the tensioner cams need replacing.

Very interested to see whether its just part 9 that needs replacing or some of the others as well.

I guess replacing the easy ones first and re-measuring the cam deviation is a good approach.

I don't notice any chain rattle yet on startup. I'll check my oil filter for particles as well in the next couple months at the oil change.

Ray, your car is still within factory specs. Change your oil often and pay attention to the bits in the filter. Your car may go another 30K miles without issue.