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New member with 996 camshaft issue
Hello to you all. I have been browsing your fantastic forum for years, and it has given me loads of helpful information. So thank you.
Now here is my first post.
I have a 2002 996 3.6 which has a bad misfire and a diagnostic code of P0344.
I started by changing the bank 1-3 camshaft sensor. No change. The next theory is the actual camshaft has to be changed. So the engine is now half stripped with all 4 cams accessible. I now have a disagreement with the mechanic. I believe that with the engine at TDC all 4 cams should have the slots at the ends vertical. Can someone please confirm this. Because on mine 3 are vertical but the intake cam for 1-3 is of by about 5-10 degrees.
This is the same cam giving the error.
Can anybody advice whether the cam could somehow be out of alignment, maybe due to the tensioners or the variocam.
Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks
Paul
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