[Sapientoni]

I agree that perhaps something is amiss with the vario installation and timing, but I have not progressed to the reassembly on my current 987 project. Sticking lifters when new is not good. Low oil pressure is terrible on a newly rebuilt engine and sign of major problem. EG. 944 oil pump does not have a drive "key" in the crankshaft. My friend didn't pay attention when putting the bolt in, captured the washer out of position, torqued it down, had no oil pressure. Taking it back apart he had almost punched a half moon crescent out of the washer. Replaced it properly and had oil pressure again. It's all in the details and proceed slowly to prevent hard lessons.

Best of luck and we will be observing to learn with you.