Variocam Inspection
Disclaimer and Precautions:
The information contained in this document is offered in good faith but the authors
take no responsibility for any errors or omissions. In the absence of any documented
recommendations from Porsche, we believe that by following these steps, you should
have better protection against catastrophic failures. However, we cannot guarantee
this, and recommend that you seek expert advice if you have any doubts about the
condition of your Variocam components.
Certain basic safety principles should be followed. These include:
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Before starting work, disconnect the battery
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Wait until the engine has fully cooled before starting work
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Work in a well ventilated area and avoid naked flames or other combustion
sources
Also, when working on the engine, it’s very easy to dent the front wings (fenders) by
leaning on them. Place soft covers (old blankets are ideal) over them to prevent
scratches and don’t lean on them.
Tools Required:
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17mm and 19mm good quality open ended spanners (wrenches)
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Strong light source
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Old rags
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Inspection mirror (small dentists-type is ideal)
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Hexagon drive bits, sizes 4mm and 5mm, and suitable driver
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Spark plug socket, drive extension, and handle
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24mm deep 6 point socket and ratchet drive handle
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Torque wrench with range to cover 10 Nm / 7 ft./lbs (desirable)
Parts Required:
(assuming no repairs needed as a result of inspection)
The following parts may be required if the existing items are damaged but it is usually
possible to re-use the old parts:
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Cam cover gasket (quantity 1)
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Part number 928 104 447 09
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Sealing rings/grommets (quantity 4) for sealing the spark plug recesses
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Part number 928 104 443 08
Inspection Procedure:
1.
Disconnect battery.
