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  1. Are these all the complete parts I will need to do this repair? I just recently did my oil change. Is there anything on the list that is not "really" necessary? I'm short in budget at the moment. If the is being dropped, do we need new transmission oil and coolant? Bank 2 Variocam actuator (incl solenoid) 99610505358 $726.86 Green cam cover plugs 99610522352 qty 3 $48.69 total Variocam pads & o-ring (comes with new actuator) 5th timing chain 99610517053 qty 1 $22.94 qty 23 micro encapsulated cam cover bolts 99938500301 $30.59 total 3 spark plug tubes 99610532552 $14.61 total 3 spark plug tube big orings 99970721540 $7.86 total 3 spark plug tube small orings 99970734341 $3.99 total Oil pump o-ring 99970755440 $2.62 Oil drain washer 90012310630 $0.82 Blue loctite $6.00 Tube of loctite 5900 qty 1 $6.00 Since the oil must be drained, recommend an oil change $75 for oil and a filter (both at discount pricing), unless you've done that recently. All in total about $1000 worth of parts not including tax. I wouldn't feel comfortable dealing with used parts on someone else's car.
  2. Will do, thanks a lot man.... right now I'm on stand by until me and my friend talk and figure out when to start it.
  3. Also should I be concern about mouse/mice eating my harness'? Knowing that my car will be in the garage for a few weeks or months.... I do have mice around the kitchen but not a heavy traffic, maybe 1-3 I've seen in like 3-4 months... What could I do to prevent mice from eating up wires? Because if they do, it will be a huge damage electrically and no one would like that...
  4. I have a friend that is currently going to Wyotech in Fremont. He currently does side jobs. He said he will help me do this repair with no charge. As it would be a learning experience for him. He has all the necessary book, file, data to do the job with his tech account. He showed my a step by step engine removal for my car. So the only thing I have to worry about is buying the parts. I don't mind having a long process of work, like partially putting time in. I can leave the car in the garage for a month or two because he still goes to school in Fremont so the time will be totally up to him. So the first thing you suggest we do is to run a test on the actuator solenoid with a multimeter and a 12+ supply correct? Overall from the symptoms the car is having it is the faulty actuator. If you don't mind perhaps you can talk to my friend/mechanic to discuss things further. Because this is far beyond my knowledge, it would be great if you can assist by phone (at your convenience of course) Talk about technical, strategy etc. on how to execute things. Thanks a lot for all your help. I have looked in Craigslist for local Porsche mechanic and only one guy appeared on the search and he has apparently has hurt his back recently and won't be back in a month. He did recommend a shop in Berkeley or Emeryville, but since I have a mechanic friend that's willing to help out it would definitely help a lot as far as money and labor goes.
  5. So do I disregard your message: "There are also a few sanity checks to perform before diving into the engine. FIrst, is to ensure the cam position sensors are behaving as they should. This can be done by swapping them between banks which takes a good hour and a half or so. If the problem follows the bank then the CPS can be replaced relatively easily for $175. Second, it is worth it to apply 12 volts manually to the variocam solenoid and also ohm it out before buying the expensive actuator assembly. If it is just the solenoid, those only run you about $140 or so, instead of $725." And continue with the actuator replace for $1000+? Or is there any other things I should check before I jump into big bucks repair? What does CPS stands for cam position sensor or crank position sensor?
  6. Here's the update. Today we cleared the code then reset the odometer trip to 0. So we drove it for a few miles, plan was to drive it for 50 miles. But the CEL came back on at 36.6 miles with rough idling at stop lights. I went home to check the CEL and not only the P1524 came back, also additional codes appeared which are P 1319, 1318, 1317, 1314. Great......
  7. Thanks again. Very overwhelming but with your input it gives me an idea where I'm at. I will keep you posted on things...
  8. Hey thanks a lot for all your input. As for right now.... I'm going to clear the code and drive the car about 50 miles and see if the CEL comes back. If it does then I will start to search around for cheaper replacement for the actuator/solenoid. I know you mention around $700/150. But If I do a little bit of research I should find a cheaper one. Yes money is tight right now, currently out of work. I know my mechanical experience is just bolt ons/external like headers, alternators, intake manifold and such. I know this is a different ball game, where it is critical as far as timing the car, locking the cams, which I'm not familiar with at all. So I have not done any on the Porsche, only on my previous cars. Once I get some prices on the part and other things necessary to do this repair I would most likely ask for your assistance perhaps full service. I feel safer that way that you know what you are doing compare to me "first timer". Of course I will pay your way here and your time/labor. But we still have to get the numbers down because of my tight budget.... I will probably have to save up few more.... If I can work with the engine in the car then that's good. I usually get into tight spaces, don't mind a few cuts on my hands. It's just me hearing dropping the engine is so major... but I hear it's easy? I was just in Tahoe a week ago... stayed in a Cabin with few friends for his birthday and went to Reno... awesome. Thanks again.
  9. My year is '99 3.4L. Hey I noticed that you are in Norcal and have done the actuator install for your own car. Can you give me some clue of what I'm dealing with here as far as what to do, what not to do. Maybe if you are close by and willing to offer your mechanical service it would be great. Let me know how much you charge. Thanks!
  10. Thanks man. Yeah that's me in 6Speed.... Few questions: - Is there 2 actuator sensors on each head, total of 4? - How hard is it to replace the actuator with the engine in the car? - How hard is it to drop the engine? Any links? Thanks for the input man... I have a local mechanic that's willing to help me wrench on my car.
  11. Thanks for the reply guys. First I will do is clear the code then drive for about 50 miles and see if it comes back or not. Since it's doable to change the actuator with the engine in. Has anybody done it here to give me some advice?
  12. Thanks for the input. I actually do have the OBD2 scanner. I got the P1524. So you suggested that I clear it up? What about the rough idle?
  13. I just changed my oil (0W 40 Mobil 1) CEL came on with P1524. I know it is not linked to oil change but it happened right after. The car is at normal 500-600 RPM idle (but rough) Located in California. The code is saying 2 different things... 1. Camshaft Adjustment, Bank 2. 2. No triggering of the actuator, active position nevertheless. Potential causes: Short to ground or Actuator faulty. Now I have read some things.... But I'm still completely confused on what and where to start. What would you suggest I check first.... before taking further steps such as dealerships diagnose and what not. Thanks!
  14. Anyone know how to connect the 99' self leveling to 02'+ headlights? I'm doing a face lift. I have the 99' litronics with self leveling. My 02+ headlights is bixenon so I'm trying to connect it
  15. HELP! wiring diagram for 99' to 02' Xenon (got everything but auto leveling) Does anyone have the wire diagram for 99' to 02' Xenon? I got everything hooked up but the auto-leveling motor and the day time lights. What are the wire diagram for those 2 things? Thanks! The picture shown below is my harness plug for my litronice xenon self leveling for my 99'.... I need to plug it to my 02' bixenon. I'm doing a facelift. Purple, blue, green pink wire is from my 99. The 02' pin connector for the self leveling is pin 7,8,9,10. I just don't know which color goes to which pin number. __________________
  16. I just sold my wing and now I have to put the led brake back to the top (green arrow). I see the wire but when I plug it in led wouldn't work but when I plug it in the bottom harness it would light up (red arrow). How do I access the top harness plug (green plug)?
  17. will 2002-2005 headlights plug right into 1999-2001 ? Or do I need wiring harness? I hear different things... buy harness or rewire diagram or straight up plug in.
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