Wow....what an amazing video. I have to tackle this as I'm getting the code for camshaft deviation out of spec on bank 2 and found bits of plastic in my oil filter. What a great education and very informative! Thanks Aaron!
I have no intentions of ever trying to tackle a job like this on my Boxster. But I sure enjoyed watching you guys do it. I felt like I was in the garage with you guys helping out. Thanks for documenting and sharing the project. I’m sure it will be a big help to others. As always, keep up the good work. This is one of my favorite channels and am always happy to see when new video pop up, no matter what the project is.
You know the build will turn out well...when your Cruzan Hook (bracelet from STX) is being worn.. Love the page and your vids they have assisted me in dozens of jobs on my MY98.
Thanks for this gents. Just watched both parts for the second time. I am planning to tackle this job on my ‘00 - with jackstands 😳 - in preparation for doing the IMS. I’ve got -7.22 deviation on bank 1 and -4.86 on bank 2.
so did you do it ??? i am going to attempt this also ... i don't have durametric, but i am getting cam chain out of position bank 2 so i am expecting carnage at 170k km.
Happy to see you guys successfully put it back together! That noise at the start was scary and I think it could be prevented if you remove the fuel pump fuse. That way the engine would not start but turn with the starter and hence oil the engine. I think this can also prevent failure if timing is off. I also think exhaust doesn't need to be removed if this was 986 with a 2.5 liter engine since it won't be on the way. Another thing is that I wonder if you could just remove the variocam if you had the tool to tighten it in the engine. It looks like it might come out. If it does, changing the pads can be a very easy job without removing any other parts on the engine. Thanks again for the video. Now I know what is waiting for me :)
For me, the best 986 DIY's that you have done. Enjoyable and instructive. The rail guides are ticking time bombs that all 986 owners will have to replace eventually. No oil leaks from the valve covers after you sealed and replaced them?
This was a great vid and very informative. I know you guys did the lift and did a lot of up and down ... For anyone who has done this on jack stands, is there any preferred height off the ground to get this done ?
Great video! I've been waiting to see someone show this being done with engine in car. Many forum guys say it's too difficult but you guys made mincemeat of it! Would you have tried this if you only had your Quickjack? Asking because my pads need replacing (plastic crumbs in oil filter) but dont have lift.
+Christoph Soltau thanks! Great question… if I never had a lift and not had used quick jacks then yes, I think I would have. If you’re not filming at the same time it would be tolerable I think 🤷♂️
Good day guys, I am having very similar issues to both you guys. My cam deviations are 1 and -5. Bank 2 is -5 and just started giving check engine light code P1539. What were your cam deviations, before and after? Thanks again for the any info. great video. sorry guys, I didnt watch all the way to the end. What do you think you can do to get the deviation on bank one down even further? maybe tensioner rails?
Hi Arron Any chance you could ask your friend if he could post a picture of the vacuum lines for the PSE exhaust where they connect at the solenoid and the vaccum bottle as im trying to reinstate my PSE exhaust. Great video by the way Thanks
Wow....what an amazing video. I have to tackle this as I'm getting the code for camshaft deviation out of spec on bank 2 and found bits of plastic in my oil filter.
What a great education and very informative!
Thanks Aaron!
+@ShamileII thanks! 😁🍻
I have no intentions of ever trying to tackle a job like this on my Boxster. But I sure enjoyed watching you guys do it. I felt like I was in the garage with you guys helping out. Thanks for documenting and sharing the project. I’m sure it will be a big help to others. As always, keep up the good work. This is one of my favorite channels and am always happy to see when new video pop up, no matter what the project is.
+Jeremy Pringle thanks so much for the kind words 🙏. You’re exactly one of the kinds of people I enjoy making a wide variety of videos for!
You know the build will turn out well...when your Cruzan Hook (bracelet from STX) is being worn.. Love the page and your vids they have assisted me in dozens of jobs on my MY98.
+Drew Lyons thanks 🍻
Thanks for this gents. Just watched both parts for the second time. I am planning to tackle this job on my ‘00 - with jackstands 😳 - in preparation for doing the IMS. I’ve got -7.22 deviation on bank 1 and -4.86 on bank 2.
+Aaron Torgerson good luck! You got this. Consider becoming a member and watching the full length versions as well.
so did you do it ??? i am going to attempt this also ... i don't have durametric, but i am getting cam chain out of position bank 2 so i am expecting carnage at 170k km.
Happy to see you guys successfully put it back together! That noise at the start was scary and I think it could be prevented if you remove the fuel pump fuse. That way the engine would not start but turn with the starter and hence oil the engine. I think this can also prevent failure if timing is off.
I also think exhaust doesn't need to be removed if this was 986 with a 2.5 liter engine since it won't be on the way.
Another thing is that I wonder if you could just remove the variocam if you had the tool to tighten it in the engine. It looks like it might come out. If it does, changing the pads can be a very easy job without removing any other parts on the engine.
Thanks again for the video. Now I know what is waiting for me :)
+Anil I like the fuel pump fuse idea. This was not a 2.5L though. There is no way to remove the variocam without taking the cams out of their races.
For me, the best 986 DIY's that you have done. Enjoyable and instructive. The rail guides are ticking time bombs that all 986 owners will have to replace eventually. No oil leaks from the valve covers after you sealed and replaced them?
+Peter Brown thanks man! You should see the full length version 😉. No leaks! 🍻
This was a great vid and very informative. I know you guys did the lift and did a lot of up and down ... For anyone who has done this on jack stands, is there any preferred height off the ground to get this done ?
+@oilcoolman thanks! Hopefully someone can chime in here
@@HelpMeDIY I guess in all fairness I guess it would depend if you are built like santa clause or a Tim Burton character
Success YES!! Job well done guys.
+ED Justice thanks! You just skipped to the end though, didn’t you? 😂
@@HelpMeDIY no watched it, and saw the fountain of oil :-) BTW That hard top is not made anymore, luck to find it..bump
@@edjustice7755 wow you were on top of it! Yes, it’s a shame they stopped making them.
Awesome videos 1 and 2. I was wondering if there was a thought/discussion about replacing the chains also?
+BranchOffice thanks! None at all 😂
Great video! I've been waiting to see someone show this being done with engine in car. Many forum guys say it's too difficult but you guys made mincemeat of it!
Would you have tried this if you only had your Quickjack? Asking because my pads need replacing (plastic crumbs in oil filter) but dont have lift.
+Christoph Soltau thanks! Great question… if I never had a lift and not had used quick jacks then yes, I think I would have. If you’re not filming at the same time it would be tolerable I think 🤷♂️
Good day guys, I am having very similar issues to both you guys. My cam deviations are 1 and -5. Bank 2 is -5 and just started giving check engine light code P1539. What were your cam deviations, before and after? Thanks again for the any info. great video. sorry guys, I didnt watch all the way to the end. What do you think you can do to get the deviation on bank one down even further? maybe tensioner rails?
+Upwind Adventures watch the end. It goes over the deviations. Yours are both still in spec though.
Hi Arron
Any chance you could ask your friend if he could post a picture of the vacuum lines for the PSE exhaust where they connect at the solenoid and the vaccum bottle as im trying to reinstate my PSE exhaust.
Great video by the way
Thanks
+Bobs ur uncle Bob you’re welcome, but he doesn’t own the car anymore, sorry
Is there anyway you could show how to put sealant on cam covers just trying to not make a mess
+Richard Owens that’s literally the first thing we do in this video 🤷♂️ it’s slower and more detailed in the Member’s Only extended version
What is the spiral bound manual you are using?
+amvale01 that’s the Boxster service manual printed and spiral bound
And that Boxster manual... is that the one that can be bought online from "car manuals online" or something like that?
+Christoph Soltau I believe they have that one.
so did this fix the rattle in the end?
+Turtlehug yes!
@@HelpMeDIY wow ty, i hope mine doesn’t have it. i’ll have to check next time i let it sit
Do you have a PN for the Bosch Durametric scan tool? Looking to
maybe purchase.. TIA
+Michael Biegel I have one to sell…
@@HelpMeDIY great! How much are you looking to get for it?
@@michaelbiegel6973 not sure. Message me on Facebook or Instagram