Camshaft & Timing

Procedure for installing the camshaft housing assembly on the 8V 944/924S engine, including gasket orientation, lifter preparation, bolt torque sequence, and belt re-tensioning.

Procedure for replacing the front camshaft housing seals and rear cam housing gasket on the 8V 944/924S engine, including camshaft sprocket removal, woodruff key, distributor housing seals, and torque specs.

Procedure for removing the camshaft housing assembly from the 8V 944/924S engine, covering belt tension release, housing bolt removal, and lifter retention.

Procedure for replacing the internal camshaft drive chain and oil-fed tensioner on 944S and 944S2 engines, including cam timing mark preservation, cam cap bolt sequence, chain copper-link alignment, and torque specs.

Photo documentation of engine damage caused by timing belt failure when the timing belt tensioner roller stud sheared flush with the block, including bent exhaust valves and piston damage.