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Old 05-20-2025, 07:32 AM   #1
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I would maybe ck my oil presure b4 i pull the engine,that way you would have a better idea on how your bearing's are holding up along with a oil analyst. Have Fun ! Frank
i would consider the cam pads and actuators a 3 wrenches out of 10 for an experienced DIY guy. not hard just takes time.

When you get into crank bearings .. that for me shoots to an 8.5 out of 10 as now you are splitting the case and dealing with that crank box, which personally i found a friggen nightmare compared to the Mezger engines i have done.

i would suggest not splitting the case unless you plan to be off the road for quite some time.

just my 2c , no problem if others think different.

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Old 05-21-2025, 07:15 AM   #2
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figured id add a video of the current situation. The chain is audibly heard upon acceleration with the misfires happening only in bank 2. Oddly enough no codes for cam deviation although dropping the engine seems to be the best bet for this issue and potentially any in the future

https://youtube.com/shorts/iTu4ZqKmRhs?feature=share


these are currently the codes ive been getting:
STORED:
P0300 - Random/Multiple Misfires detected
P0306 - Misfire Cyl 6
P0304 - Misfire Cyl 4
P0305 - Misfire Cyl 5

PENDING:
P1319 - Misfire Emission Related
P1318 - Misfire Cyl 6 Emission
P1316 - Misfire Cyl 4 Emission
P1317 - Misfire Cyl 5 Emission

P1524 - Camshaft Adjustment Bank 2
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Old 05-30-2025, 10:43 AM   #3
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figured id add a video of the current situation. The chain is audibly heard upon acceleration with the misfires happening only in bank 2. Oddly enough no codes for cam deviation although dropping the engine seems to be the best bet for this issue and potentially any in the future

https://youtube.com/shorts/iTu4ZqKmRhs?feature=share


these are currently the codes ive been getting:
STORED:
P0300 - Random/Multiple Misfires detected
P0306 - Misfire Cyl 6
P0304 - Misfire Cyl 4
P0305 - Misfire Cyl 5

PENDING:
P1319 - Misfire Emission Related
P1318 - Misfire Cyl 6 Emission
P1316 - Misfire Cyl 4 Emission
P1317 - Misfire Cyl 5 Emission

P1524 - Camshaft Adjustment Bank 2

P1524 is essentially a cam deviation code.
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Old 06-03-2025, 05:43 PM   #4
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Update: Time has come for me to start buying everything ill need. so far i have what ive put below. If there is anything else i might be missing feel free to correct me again. As of right now I would rather not replace the tensioners although given the high mileage its at, im guessing itd better to buy new ones as opposed to just putting new orings on em. the tension on em would probably be slightly shot being a 190k mile vehicle

Assembly grease
Cam cover sealant
Cam caps
2x Timing chains cam to cam
2x Timing chain rails
Porsche Tool #9632
Timing kit w/ cam locking / brace
2x variable timing adjuster seals
oil pump seals
Left and Right Tensioners
oil
oil filter

question too, would i need 4 replacement green cam caps ? and regarding Porsche Tool #9632, i decided im going to make it myself per a youtube video recommendation from another thread. though some have said the 99 boxster is a left while other sources online say right. so thatll be interesting to figure out.

another question regarding these guides. I know the new ones are the beige and the old ones were a dark brown / reddish colour. im hoping to get some insight as to which ones i SHOULD get. both Pelican and Parts Geek, the sites i use for genuine parts, both have beige as genuine although there has been some back and forth whether the beige is the best pick or not.

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Old 06-06-2025, 12:51 PM   #5
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Update: Time has come for me to start buying everything ill need. so far i have what ive put below. If there is anything else i might be missing feel free to correct me again. As of right now I would rather not replace the tensioners although given the high mileage its at, im guessing itd better to buy new ones as opposed to just putting new orings on em. the tension on em would probably be slightly shot being a 190k mile vehicle

Assembly grease
Cam cover sealant
Cam caps
2x Timing chains cam to cam
2x Timing chain rails
Porsche Tool #9632
Timing kit w/ cam locking / brace
2x variable timing adjuster seals
oil pump seals
Left and Right Tensioners
oil
oil filter

question too, would i need 4 replacement green cam caps ? and regarding Porsche Tool #9632, i decided im going to make it myself per a youtube video recommendation from another thread. though some have said the 99 boxster is a left while other sources online say right. so thatll be interesting to figure out.

another question regarding these guides. I know the new ones are the beige and the old ones were a dark brown / reddish colour. im hoping to get some insight as to which ones i SHOULD get. both Pelican and Parts Geek, the sites i use for genuine parts, both have beige as genuine although there has been some back and forth whether the beige is the best pick or not.
just keep in mind genuine is a crafty brand name for a company providing reproduction parts . as you are buying a "genuine" part. This is why i don't use that term , you can buy:

OE: original equipment with Porsche stamp that your car originally came with.
OEM: Original equipment manufacturer. the same supplier that supplied your original parts may or may not match OE quality standards.
Aftermarket: all other companies that provide substitute parts. ( "genuine" in this case )

to do again I would get the OE parts for this job as it is so critical.

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