986 Weird engine issue.

[blue62]

Originally Posted by kbod

as for the scanner, is there a specific foxwell scanner that has the functions of seeing the engine data that I need for this project or is that a durametric only thing. Also is there any fsm paperwork on this issue?

I have a Foxwell NT520 Pro cost around $175.00 shipped.
You can get it loaded with any manufactures programing. Ford,Porsche, what ever.
You can also down load additional programing for an added fee. So if you own say a Honda and a Porsche like I do, you can use the scanner on both. It gives you OBDII code reading and manufacture specific codes of which ever manufactures programs you have loaded.
It gives you live data, graphing, component actuation such as fuel injectors, heater fan, cooling fans, What ever the manufactures programing allows in the way of component access. So with the Porsche program I can test or actuate anything on my 2000S Boxster that my Durametric can actuate or test.

The advantage of the Durametric (for myself). is the big laptop screen.
It allows me to graph several signals at once and compare them.
On the Foxwell I can only graph two signals at once and the screen is small.

The bigger issue with any scanner or test equipment is knowing what your looking at and how to use it in a diagnostic process.
Which for me is always an ongoing process.

FSM paperwork?? just so we are on the same page do you mean Factory Service +Maintenance paperwork???? Or???

[kbod]

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[blue62]

Originally Posted by kbod

Yea, Just overall documentation on the process of even working on this car. Im not new to big engine work, Ive done plenty of timing chains on n26 bmws, along with 6cl toyota motors. But this is my first time getting into a porsche flat 6, And there are no videos or any documentation ive found on working on these cars, In the event I do have to change the solenoid or actuator Im sure it wont be easy. Ill look into the foxwell scanner, and do some research on which parts I need to test and how.

Factory type info on these cars is hard to come by.
I think there are a series of documents (in three ring binder form).
That covers everything about the cars. But I believe they are out of print, hard to find, and expensive.

There are people here on the forum that are very knowledgeable about these cars.
So I think you could get help or clarification from fellow forum members with most issues.

[mikefocke]

Most of the factory produced documentation that was around for the early 986 cars was never updated with any of the many updates Porsche put out. So while good, there are errors.

And for later cars, there was no printed repair and diagnosis manuals, just the online info for which you had to be a dealer or have really seriously deep pockets to purchase.

About 2-3 years ago on the forum someone really went into the systems you are looking at and posted theory and testing approaches but on which forum and who it was ... I'm too old to remember. Search is you friend.

[kbod]

https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/16-ENGINE-Camshaft_Swap_and_Chain_Tensioner/16-ENGINE-Camshaft_Swap_and_Chain_Tensioner.htm

This seems to be a decent source, Although it really only mentions replacing the solenoid. Hopefully thats all thats wrong with the car considering I cant even find a replacement actuator.

[kbod]

i just bought an autell maxidiag 806, ive heard it can do alot so hopefully it works well on the car. do any of you know about it?

[blue62]

Originally Posted by kbod

i just bought an autell maxidiag 806, ive heard it can do alot so hopefully it works well on the car. do any of you know about it?

No experience with it here but it did google it.
Looks like it reads live data and can do component tests. and other functions.
I didn't see any mention of graphing capability but maybe it has it and wasn't mentioned.
Looks like it will be a useful tool for you.

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by kbod

Yea, Just overall documentation on the process of even working on this car. Im not new to big engine work, Ive done plenty of timing chains on n26 bmws, along with 6cl toyota motors. But this is my first time getting into a porsche flat 6, And there are no videos or any documentation ive found on working on these cars, In the event I do have to change the solenoid or actuator Im sure it wont be easy. Ill look into the foxwell scanner, and do some research on which parts I need to test and how.

Kbod, The knowledge group (flat6innovations) offer their engine assembly on a CD package that covers everything you will need (but will set you back about $600..)

https://www.theknowledgegruppe.com/