I bet a lot of 997.1 turbos are driving around with a partially slipped cam and the owner doesnt know. Mine was fully spun on bank 1, no codes. I pinned the cams as a preventative measure, only to find out bank 1 was already spun. It's a big job for sure, but not impossible to DIY. Just takes patience and garage space. My turbo yas much better response at hugher RPM$ now. It's noticable from before. You just need the proper timing tools.
I am presently having my '07 911 turbo being fixed for the "dreaded" P0021 engine light. The repair is being done in CA, by whom I wont say, but he said the repair would probably be around 20K. Does that seem out of line or about right? Thanks Spike G
What's the cost of removing the motor, pinning these, and reinstalling? Just an average if you know. Have a small coolant leak, lines have been pinned but motor may need to come out to replace a hose, so might do this or send it to you to have it done. Thanks
I would never buy the 997.1 911 turbo, period. Only the 997.2 is worth looking at. Parts and labor are $$$ on these cars, but the most reliable version. This camshaft job is $8500 on the low end. A person could use the $8500 to get into a newer less problematic 911 and still have something newer.
Love your channel man. Always very informative. I'm all-in with 996s on my channel, with a Carrera and Turbo S, but 997 is up next! Good stuff. ❤🔥
Thank you
Thanks for this info a 996 turbo seems a better option or a 997.2 or newer
I bet a lot of 997.1 turbos are driving around with a partially slipped cam and the owner doesnt know.
Mine was fully spun on bank 1, no codes. I pinned the cams as a preventative measure, only to find out bank 1 was already spun.
It's a big job for sure, but not impossible to DIY. Just takes patience and garage space.
My turbo yas much better response at hugher RPM$ now. It's noticable from before.
You just need the proper timing tools.
I am presently having my '07 911 turbo being fixed for the "dreaded" P0021 engine light. The repair is being done in CA, by whom I wont say, but he said the repair would probably be around 20K. Does that seem out of line or about right? Thanks Spike G
Nice video. About What’s the ratio of a spun cam on stick shift vs tiptronic 997.1 Turbos. Thx
Honestly it’s very random.
What's the cost of removing the motor, pinning these, and reinstalling? Just an average if you know. Have a small coolant leak, lines have been pinned but motor may need to come out to replace a hose, so might do this or send it to you to have it done. Thanks
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I would never buy the 997.1 911 turbo, period. Only the 997.2 is worth looking at. Parts and labor are $$$ on these cars, but the most reliable version. This camshaft job is $8500 on the low end. A person could use the $8500 to get into a newer less problematic 911 and still have something newer.