Mechanic Recommendations for Boxster Cam Adjuster Pads

Wangta · August 17th, 2018, 02:10 PM

Does anyone have a good recommendation for getting my cam sliders/chain tensioner pads replaced (and perhaps cam solenoids) on my '01 Boxster S?

I've brought it to a couple shops for general suspension work, but been told they don't tear into engines.

Would attempt to do this myself and drop the engine, but don't have the room to do so!

Any recommendations/suggestions would be appreciated!

thom4782 · September 23rd, 2018, 07:55 PM

Two places...you're probably looking at $5K+...replacing the internal chain rails is something like a 20 to 25 job plus parts, fluids, etc. Facing this same issue with my 01S. Thay are:

German Motor Works in San Carlos

The Renn Shop in Mountain View

If you are talking about the variocam pads, then the price is a lot lower...$1.5K and the job can be done with the engine in the car. Just need to remove the valve covers.

CatalogGuy · September 28th, 2018, 08:06 AM

That sounds like good info. If you are in the east bay, I would also contact Pacific Power Motorsports in Walnut Creek.

August 17th, 2018, 02:10 PM	#1
Wangta Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1	Mechanic Recommendations for Boxster Cam Adjuster Pads Does anyone have a good recommendation for getting my cam sliders/chain tensioner pads replaced (and perhaps cam solenoids) on my '01 Boxster S? I've brought it to a couple shops for general suspension work, but been told they don't tear into engines. Would attempt to do this myself and drop the engine, but don't have the room to do so! Any recommendations/suggestions would be appreciated!

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September 23rd, 2018, 07:55 PM	#2
thom4782 Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 14	Two places...you're probably looking at $5K+...replacing the internal chain rails is something like a 20 to 25 job plus parts, fluids, etc. Facing this same issue with my 01S. Thay are: German Motor Works in San Carlos The Renn Shop in Mountain View If you are talking about the variocam pads, then the price is a lot lower...$1.5K and the job can be done with the engine in the car. Just need to remove the valve covers.

September 28th, 2018, 08:06 AM	#3
CatalogGuy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 310	That sounds like good info. If you are in the east bay, I would also contact Pacific Power Motorsports in Walnut Creek.