[Back2thePorsche]

I got a little ahead of myself and didn't have the Pelican Parts checklist in front of me when I finally gained access to the IMS cover, and I missed a couple of now obviously CRITICAL steps--I didn't install the set screws through the cover mounting bolt locations, nor have I released the tension on the chain by loosening the bolts a bit. I somehow managed to get the cover off anyway, and the sprocket became a little cocked in the IMS access hole. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience in this area and if I will now still be able to loosen tension on the chain and install the set screws?? My hope is that the set screws will 'push' the sprocket back into place if I can loosen the tension on the chain enough. Does anyone know how far I can back the chain tensioning bolts out of their holes? (The Pelican Parts IMS replacement guide and pictorial only shows about 1/4-1/2" gap under the bolt head, and I'm not sure that will be enough or not.) Or, have I got myself in such a predicament that I'll have to remove the engine entirely and the case will have to be split?

Thanks for any help.