Timing chain + Wear Pads replacement

[elgyqc]

Originally Posted by spinjockey

I don’t think they replaced the chains just the pads which improved things somewhat but did not completely return the car to spec for cam deviations.

If you are talking about the chains between the camshafts, they have to be removed to change the pads so can be changed if you want. If you are talking about the other chains the crankcase has to be split to change them...

[spinjockey]

Originally Posted by elgyqc

If you are talking about the chains between the camshafts, they have to be removed to change the pads so can be changed if you want. If you are talking about the other chains the crankcase has to be split to change them...

I was referring to the chains between the camshafts. I’ve followed this repair by a couple of different people and replacement of the camshaft chains has a significant impact on restoring the deviation to specification.

[Hamstuh]

the decision has been made that I will be dropping the engine in my garage to go ahead with this job. As far as ive read, a majority claim dropping with the trans is probably the ideal way to go, unless someone says otherwise here.

With the job itself, Im hoping someone can drop any input as to what ELSE i should do while replacing the wear pads. Given my car is at 188k miles, I will most likely be doing the chains as well just for safety measure. I did see a forum stating rod bearings would be ideal as well while im there, or lifters given the mileage and age, though another opinion on that would be great too. Truthfully id rather not split the case unless someone can give a good reason as to why and what i should do it for but thats also just preference.

Aside from the Porsche specific tool needed to lock the cam, pads, and chains, depending on the quality of other things like hoses / lines, what else should i look for in terms of replacing while i have the engine out ?