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Old 06-30-2018, 07:11 AM   #1
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I'm in the process of rebuilding my 2000S motor. I installed the crank carrier but the intermediate shaft is not lining up with the case bore. It's like the timing chain is a link or 2 too short. I had to get a donor crankshaft, but sprocket is same size as original. I tried both new and original chain with same result. I even installed without tensioner arm and still doesn't make it. I checked IMS and it is straight. Crank carrier is fully seated on dowels.

Anyone have any ideas what's going on?

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Are all the components from the same engine? Reason I ask is that Porsche changed both the gears and chain design, and mixing them will cause this exact issue.
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