Camshaft deviation 0° ?!

[spinjockey]

Can’t answer about your cars behavior. Eurospec boxsters had only one cam sensor - bank 1 only. I don’t know why. Spec is +/-6. You are still in spec but should watch out for plastic bits in your oil filter and shouldn’t let the deviation go over 8.

You do realize the boxster only has 200 hp compared to the 997 which has 325 hp. The 997 weights a bit more but not enough to make a difference. The boxster is not as fast as the 911. It is a different experience. But it is far from being a slow car. You can drive a boxster a lot harder without exceeding speed limits or road condition limits compared to the 997. Sometimes it’s more fun to drive a slower car fast.

[997_986]

Originally Posted by spinjockey

Can’t answer about your cars behavior. Eurospec boxsters had only one cam sensor - bank 1 only. I don’t know why. Spec is +/-6. You are still in spec but should watch out for plastic bits in your oil filter and shouldn’t let the deviation go over 8.

Thank you, I was not aware of that, but it explains "0". And yes, I have these particles and I think it needs to be adressed asap.
The car has to be driven by someone who is able to compare it to other Boxsters or I need a dyno.

Edit: This article mentions a significant difference in power with new chain guides as a single measure....I don't understand that.
https://fifthgear.biz/fifthgear-blog/porsche-quotvariocamquot-oiling-problem-and-premature-engine-failure-more-to-the-story/