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Old 01-11-2021, 06:38 AM   #1
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98 boxster. Camshaft plugs blew out

Hi! I have a 1998 porshe bosxter. Camshaft metal plug and the plastic plug on the lower passenger side blew out. I have tried to put them back in but they just blow back out after start up.. Iam hoping to get some insight on how to fix this.

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Old 01-11-2021, 01:44 PM   #2
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You have a pressure problem in the crankcase; the plugs just press in with finger pressure, if they are popping out, you do not have a functioning AOS unit supplying case vacuum.

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