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LoneWolfGal · 04-23-2025, 01:06 PM

I have everything I need to begin replacing the cam chain wear pads — except for one necessary item, the Porsche Special Tool 9632, to compress the VarioCam solenoid for removal and installation of the camshafts.

You'd think it would be included in the camshaft timing kit like the one I bought, but you'd be wrong. Pelican and LN do not sell them individually, so I searched and found this:

https://funaheadtv.com/products/porsche-special-tool-9632

Beginning in 2000, the tool has left-hand threads. $36 for a threaded rod, whether left or right-hand threads, seems like highway robbery, but I'll bet one from Porsche is many times that. Unless someone has a better source for the tool, I guess I'll order it from them.

04-23-2025, 01:06 PM	#11
LoneWolfGal Registered User Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Oregon Posts: 539	I have everything I need to begin replacing the cam chain wear pads — except for one necessary item, the Porsche Special Tool 9632, to compress the VarioCam solenoid for removal and installation of the camshafts. You'd think it would be included in the camshaft timing kit like the one I bought, but you'd be wrong. Pelican and LN do not sell them individually, so I searched and found this: https://funaheadtv.com/products/porsche-special-tool-9632 Beginning in 2000, the tool has left-hand threads. $36 for a threaded rod, whether left or right-hand threads, seems like highway robbery, but I'll bet one from Porsche is many times that. Unless someone has a better source for the tool, I guess I'll order it from them. __________________ 2000 986 base Arctic Silver/black 2.7 liter 5-speed manual Last edited by LoneWolfGal; 04-23-2025 at 01:13 PM.