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Old 03-07-2013, 08:24 AM   #12
shadrach74
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Originally Posted by Homeboy981 View Post
BYprodriver,
Whew! Some relief there just hearing that. [sigh]

I can see what you mean by the red dot on the PS Pulley. However, there are no bolts to torque on the camshaft itself….so what gives?

"Your Boxster is just a higher caste than all the others."
@Porsche Chick - I wish I could believe that! I want to believe it. Aw, heck, lie to me I love it! Maybe it is a red car at heart?

I was feeling better for a minute, thanks for trying!

{gulp some liquid courage} Now I can proceed!
It could be an "orientation" mark from the assembly process. Torque paint, AKA "mechanic's lacquer" is typically painted onto the fastener and surrounding area or threads if they're exposed; that way is the fastener moves the lacquer crumbles.
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