Complete engine timing kit. Porsche 957 / 958 Cayenne / 970 Panamera

Engine Timing Kit – Complete Tooling for Accurate Camshaft & Crankshaft Alignment

This professional engine timing kit is designed for post-2007 Porsche 3.6ltr V6 and 4.8ltr V8 petrol engines, providing the specialist tools needed to accurately hold camshafts and the crankshaft in their timed positions during timing checks, timing chain replacement, or engine rebuild procedures.

Fits:

• Porsche 957 Cayenne S/GTS 4.8L 2007-10
• Porsche 957 Cayenne Turbo / Turbo S 4.8L 2007-10
• Porsche 958 Cayenne S V8 4.8L Petrol 400HP 2010-17
• Porsche 958 Cayenne GTS V8 4.8L Petrol 400HP 2010-17
• Porsche 958 Cayenne Turbo V8 4.8L Petrol 500HP 2010-17
• Porsche 958 Cayenne Turbo S V8 4.8L Petrol 550HP 2010-17
• Porsche 970.1 Panamera V6 3.6L 2WD 2009-13
• Porsche 970.1 Panamera 4 V6 3.6L 4WD 2009-13
• Porsche 970.2 Panamera V6 3.6L 2WD (310Hp) 2014-16
• Porsche 970.2 Panamera 4 V6 3.6L 4WD (310Hp) 2014-16

Porsche’s M46-series V6 and M48-series V8 engines rely on extremely precise timing to maintain smooth power delivery, correct valve operation, and long-term reliability. Any misalignment can trigger fault codes, cause engine noise, reduce performance, or even result in serious internal damage. This tool kit ensures professional-grade accuracy every time timing work is carried out.

Engineered as an equivalent to specialist tools coded 9678/1, 9595/1 and 9683/1, it provides high-precision alignment without referencing original tool branding.

Engine Types

• 3.6ltr V6 — Engine codes: M46/20, M46/40
• 4.8ltr V8 — Engine codes: M48/02, M48/01, M48/51

This makes the kit ideal for a wide range of Porsche V6 and V8 petrol models requiring timing chain service or engine teardown.

What an Engine Timing Kit Does

This precision tool set ensures:

• Correct positioning of camshafts during timing chain installation
• Accurate crankshaft locking at the required timing reference
• Prevention of timing drift during disassembly and assembly
• Reliable valve timing for safe engine operation
• Improved accuracy during engine rebuilds or chain tensioner replacement
• Proper synchronisation of timing components, ensuring smooth running

It is essential for timing chain renewal, top-end work, and diagnostic checks involving timing deviation.

Why Timing Components Fail on Porsche V6 & V8 Engines

The M46 and M48 engines are known to experience timing-related wear over time due to:

• Timing chain stretch, especially at higher mileage
• Worn chain guides or rails causing slack
• Tensioner fatigue, resulting in rattling or deviation errors
• Internal wear from heat cycles and oil contamination
• Poor timing after previous improper repairs
• Camshaft deviation faults flagged during diagnostics

Symptoms include cold-start rattles, loss of power, misfires, check-engine lights, and unusual engine noise.

Why You Should Replace or Use a Professional Timing Tool Kit

Using a precision-engineered timing kit ensures:

• Accurate cam and crank alignment every time
• Safe and reliable timing chain installation
• Reduced risk of engine damage from incorrect timing
• Correct valve timing, restoring smooth engine operation
• Professional-level rebuild and servicing results
• Faster, more efficient engine work with precise positioning tools
• Confidence during repairs, especially with complex V6 / V8 timing systems

This tool set is indispensable for routine workshop servicing, timing chain replacement, and full engine rebuilds.