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Originally Posted by RarlyL8
The 997's are larger than the 996 which is one thing that pleasantly surprised me about the 996. It really had a very familiar 911 feel to it, only modern. I've driven 997 and 991 and they feel really bloated and heavy to me.
Very disappointed in this. For the past year I have been singing the praises of the 996 to anyone who would listen, now I have egg (motor oil?) on my face. Right now I'm leaning heavily towards selling it as-is and be done with it. Will contact BYprodriver to see what a replacement engine costs but right now I cannot see myself putting any more money into this car.
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I'm guessing your engine never had the updated Vario-cam wear pads updated to the improved parts. Excessive wear allows the camshaft chain to get off track & then the timing is off. Here is a pic of worn pads:
