Cam Chain Tensioner Install on 5 chain engine

[tomk]

I have a '99 2.5l and am about to install new cam chain tensioners. I bought the tensioners from Pelican, have read the articles on the site, purchased the holding fixture but do have one question. I am new to boxsters but not new to wrenching

The question is this, With the holding fixture attached to bank 1-3 ( passenger side) and with the holding pin in the crank, can I install all 3 tensioners one at a time , without moving the fixture to the other bank (drivers side). I am not sure the tool even installs on that side or not, i've only ever seen it on the passenger side bank.

Any comments are appreciated, thanks in advance

[harryrcb]

yes you can, the holding fixture in the one spot holds all the cams . just make sure you are on the firing stroke of no 1 cylinder when you try to install the holder.

[tomk]

thanks, I wasnt getting any answers and was thinking that I must be asking a stupid question,

thanks again

[txhokie4life]

What prompted you to replace the cam tensioners?

I ask as I get some noise (which I think might be chain related) as
my oil ages.

But I have been monitoring my oil filter and see nothing.

Was thinking maybe a weak chain tensioner that needed thicker oil
to hold its pressure.

Mike

[tomk]

my symptom is i get a lot of rattling for a second or less right after startup, i say is because i am still waiting on parts to be delivered. i also read a bunch of posts here and on other sites describing the same issue. i dont have any sign of ISB failures, the replacement for me is a bit of a risk because i dont have a definative diagnosis