Timing Chain out of Position

[OklahomaBoxster]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Have you checked the cam deviation values?

No, how is this done?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by OklahomaBoxster

No, how is this done?

Do you have a Porsche specific scan tool (Durametric, PST II, PIWIS)?

[thom4782]

A Porsche diagnostic computer or a Durametric cable can check the cam deviation values.

A dealer would have the computer; independent shops and local Porsche people may have a Durametric cable in your area.

The risk here is whether you should run your engine or not. Did you get a CEL after the problem started? If not, that's a hopeful sign. If you did, was it flashing. If it was flashing, shut the car down immediately and tow it somewhere for further diagnostics.

[OklahomaBoxster]

Starting by replacing the camshaft position sensor in bank 2 today. We'll go from there.

[Jake Raby]

Don't throw parts at it, diagnose it.

[OklahomaBoxster]

Originally Posted by Jake Raby

Don't throw parts at it, diagnose it.

It pulled a code for the sensor too. I was thinking that the sensor being bad could cause all kinds of other problems too. even if it doesn't solve the problem, it needed to be replaced anyways.