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NewArt · 05-13-2015, 05:55 PM

I made my own tools. But then I was timing the cams after having replaced the chains and pads. If you just want to change the tensioners, I think that you can just lock TDC to prevent chain slippage, and swap them out. Anyone please correct me if I'm wrong. No need to drain the oil.

05-13-2015, 05:55 PM	#7
NewArt Artist, 986S tinkerer Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 1,821	I made my own tools. But then I was timing the cams after having replaced the chains and pads. If you just want to change the tensioners, I think that you can just lock TDC to prevent chain slippage, and swap them out. Anyone please correct me if I'm wrong. No need to drain the oil. __________________ James now has: 2008 987S 6 speed Crashed: 2010 987.2 pdk in speed yellow! Sold to a cool racer chick: 2004 986 S YouTube channel: the PORSCHE as seen by NewArt www.youtube.com/channel/UCohdrH2xHTklM1thxk0KKOQ?