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Engine Timing Chain Kit. Porsche 986 Boxster 2.7L M96.23 / 3.2L M96.24 2002-04 - ENGINEKIT986
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Engine Timing Chain Kit.
Comprehensive timing chain overhaul kit for Porsche 986 Boxster 2.7L M96.23 / 3.2L M96.24 2002-2004 which includes components such as timing chain, guide rail, plus related chains, rails and hardware designed to restore your engine’s timing system.

Fits:
  • Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 2002-04
  • Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2002-04

Diagram Ref No 18, 19, 20, 24, 26, 28, 32, 35, 36, 37

What These Products Do:

  • The timing chain system in these Porsche engines synchronises the crankshaft with the intermediate shaft and camshafts — ensuring correct valve timing, ignition timing and overall engine sequence.
  • The chains carry the drive from the crank to intermediate shaft. Guides/rails support and tension the chain, ensure correct path and reduce slack or noise.
  • Over time, chains stretch, guides wear or break, tensioners may lose preload — which can result in timing slack, chain rattle, mis-timing or even catastrophic engine damage in worst-case.
  • A full kit ensures you replace all critical components — chain, guides, rails — so that the timing system is restored to proper specification and you eliminate weak points.

Signs & Symptoms You Should Replace:
  • A rattling or clattering noise from the front engine cover especially on start-up or at idle — often the chain has slack or the guide/rail is worn.
  • Check engine light triggered by mis-timing, camshaft sensor errors or intermediate shaft errors.
  • Loss of power, rough running or mis-firing — if timing has shifted due to chain stretch or guide failure, valve timing may be off.
  • High mileage / age on the engine and you plan major service – pre-emptive replacement avoids risk of failure.
  • Visual inspection (if cover removed) shows excessive chain slack, broken plastic guide rail, broken tensioner, or damaged rail.
  • During engine work (removal of front engine cover, timing cover, etc) – if the drive system is exposed you should replace the chain kit rather than just individual items.

Why Replacement Matters:
  • Protects engine integrity — on these engines especially, a failed timing chain system can result in valve/piston contact or catastrophic failure.
  • Restores correct timing — ensuring the timing chain, guides and rails are all new means valve timing and ignition timing will be accurate and reliable.
  • Eliminates noise & improves reliability — replacing worn components removes chain slap noise and reduces risk of future damage.
  • Cost-effective preventive maintenance — since the timing system requires major disassembly, doing the full kit while you’re already in there pays off rather than having to open the engine again later.



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