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Variocam inspection
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Most of the parts have been arriving for the engine transplant (968 into my 924S track car), so I began working on the engine tonight. First I thought that I'd check the variocam and see what shape it was in. Below is a pic, to me it looks great, what do you think?
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#2

Can you post a picture from above?



Also close up pictures of the teeth would be helpful in identifying any issues.



Here are some pictures from my 968 for comparison



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Full size http://968.2ward.com/index.php/Album=Servi...EW=dscn3091.jpg



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Full size http://968.2ward.com/index.php?ALBUM=Servi...EW=dscn3092.jpg



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Full size http://968.2ward.com/index.php?ALBUM=Servi...EW=dscn3090.jpg



[Image: dscn3095-120.jpg]



Full size http://968.2ward.com/index.php?ALBUM=Servi...EW=dscn3095.jpg
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and the wear on the phenolic blocks is VERY important also. If they have more than 1mm wear, they should be replaced.
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Michael Sorbera

aka San Antonio Silver Bullet

2002 VW Beetle TDI

2004 Nissan Titan Crew Cab

2004 Cherokee 33ft Travel Trailer

1990 Mercury Grand Marquis

1993 Amazon Green 968 Coupe (sold)

2002 Speed-Yellow Boxster (sold)

1987 Slate Grey 944 Turbo (sold)

1987 Guards Red 944 (first Porsche - sold)
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Is this a chipped tooth?
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[quote name='Greimann' date='Aug 2 2005, 09:35 PM']Is this a chipped tooth?

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I did not see I chipped tooth when I visually inspected it. However, when I posted the photo, I thought the same thing, I think it's just from teh flash. However, I'm going to have an second look and get a few more pics.
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#6

Ok, here are a few more pics, not the best but my camera doesn't do all that well with closeups. The blocks have no more than 0.5 mm if that. There are no chips in any of the teeth.
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Tim,



Everything in the pictures seems to look great! Be sure and turn the crankshaft a bit so you can see the other teeth that are currently out of view. So far, so good! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
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#8

I don't see any obvious wear. Count yourself lucky.



Harvey



[quote name='NeedPorscheSpeed' date='Aug 2 2005, 10:39 PM']Tim,



Everything in the pictures seems to look great!  Be sure and turn the crankshaft a bit so you can see the other teeth that are currently out of view.  So far, so good!  <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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I like cars whose eyes pop up...



'94 968 Double-Black, 72K Miles (Weekend Queen, Heavenly Handling)

'88S4 928, Polar Silver, 41K miles (Daily Driver)

'85S 928, 32V, 5 spd (SOLD to an enthusiast. I miss this great car)

'02 Audi TT, Turbo, 6 spd (SOLD. Porsche is better in about every way)
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#9

I hope my daily driver 968 looks as good, but I'm concerned. I'll start on that job once Frankenstein is built.
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