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Repair manual

Engine Porsche Boxster 986 facelift

Step-by-step instructions on "Engine" for Porsche Boxster 986 facelift (2002–2004). Pick an article — removal, installation, adjustment and diagnostics with illustrations.

ADJUSTING TOOL — Part 1

ADJUSTING TOOL — Part 2

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS — Part 1

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS — Part 2

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS — Part 3

REMOVING DRIVE BELT

INSTALLING DRIVE BELT

FITTING PISTONS AND CONNECTING RODS

FITTING PISTONS ON CYLINDER BANK 4 - 6

REMOVING AND INSTALLING CRANKSHAFT SEALING RING - FLYWHEEL SIDE

REMOVING CRANKSHAFT SEALING RING

INSTALLING THE CRANKSHAFT SEALING RING

CHECKING PISTON WEAR

REMOVING CYLINDER HEAD COVER - CYLINDER BANKS 1 - 3 AND 4 - 6

CYLINDER BANK 4- 6

INSTALLING CYLINDER HEAD COVER - CYLINDER BANKS 1-3 AND 4-6

REMOVING AND INSTALLING VALVE STEM SEAL

REMOVING AND INSTALLING CAMSHAFTS - UP TO MODEL YEAR 2002

CAMSHAFTS OF CYLINDER BANK 1 - 3

CAMSHAFTS OF CYLINDER BANK 4-6

REMOVING AND INSTALLING CAMSHAFTS - AS OF MY 2003

PRELIMINARY WORK

PRESUMABLE CAMSHAFTS

SEALING COVER FOR CAMSHAFT HOUSING (CYLINDER HEAD COVER)

CHECKING GUIDE FOR VALVE TAPPETS

INSTALLING CLOSURE CAPS AT PULLEY SIDE OF CYLINDER HEAD 4 - 6

INSTALLING CLOSURE CAPS AT FLYWHEEL SIDE OF CYLINDER HEAD 1 - 3

REMOVING SEALING RING FOR INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

REWORKING CYLINDER HEAD

CAMSHAFT ASSIGNMENT

REMOVING THE HYDRAULIC VALVE

INSTALLING THE HYDRAULIC VALVE

INSTALLING CYLINDER HEAD COVER - CYLINDER BANKS 1 - 3 AND 4 - 6 - USA vehicles

REMOVING BEARING COVER

INSTALLING BEARING COVER

WEAR OF TIMING CHAINS, SPROCKETS, TENSIONING AND SLIDE RAILS

REMOVING AND INSTALLING AIR/OIL SEPARATOR

SEALING THE OIL PAN

INSTALLING OIL PUMP

INSTALLING OIL PUMP COVER

INSTALLING COOLANT PUMP

CLEANING THE COOLING SYSTEM