Boxster (986) F6-2.7L (2000)
1. The lug of the camshaft position sensor cover or the groove on the inlet camshaft must face upward. The dotting marks must face upward.
Note The rotor cover for the camshaft position sensor is no longer installed in vehicles without M660 (OBDII) or M661 (stricter emissions
concept).
2. Put on and fit chain as described for cylinder bank 1 - 3.
3. Completely assembled and ready for installation. Do not remove the tensioning screw, special tool 9632, until the bearing saddles and the chain
tensioner have been fastened on the cylinder head. If allocation is correct, the groove or lug of the camshaft position sensor housing faces
downward.
Note: Modified tensioning element (VarioCam) as of June 1999. The tensioning screw has been changed to a left-hand thread, Can be identified
by the index (57) in the area of the guide rails.
Introduction as of engine number 65X19696
Closure Caps for Camshaft Bore
Removing and installing closure caps for camshaft bore
Engine installed
Installing and removing closure caps at cylinder head 1 - 3 - pulley side