Camshaft Alignment Gauge for Porsche – as 9686 / 00072196860

Specialized gauge used to verify the correct position of camshafts during engine service and repair on Porsche vehicles.

Used after timing adjustments or during engine assembly to ensure proper camshaft alignment.

Functionality

The tool allows precise checking of camshaft positioning against factory specifications.

• Confirms correct valve timing alignment
• Detects incorrect camshaft positioning
• Supports accurate engine setup

Compatibility

Porsche 996 (1998–2005):

• Carrera 2 3.6 (2002–2005)
• Carrera 4 3.6 (2002–2005)
• Carrera 4S 3.6 (2002–2005)

Porsche 997 (2005–2008):

• Carrera 3.6 (239 kW)
• Carrera S 3.8 (261 kW)
• Carrera 4 3.6 (239 kW)
• Carrera 4S 3.8 (261 kW)

Porsche Boxster 986 (1997–2004):

• 2.7 (2003–2004)
• 3.2 (2003–2004)

Porsche Boxster 987 (2005–2008):

• 2.7 (176 kW / 180 kW)
• 3.2 (206 kW)
• 3.4 (217 kW / 223 kW)

Porsche Cayman (2006–2008):

• 2.7 (180 kW)
• S 3.4 (217 kW)
• S Sport 3.4 (223 kW)

Engine Compatibility

• M96/03
• M96/05
• M96/23
• M96/26
• M97/01
• M97/01S
• M97/21

Use Cases

• Camshaft position verification
• Timing inspection
• Engine assembly and calibration

OEM Reference

To be used as:

• as 9686
• as 00072196860

OEM numbers are for comparison purposes only. This product is not an original tool.

PORSCHE 911 (996) (09.1997 - 09.2005) 3.6 Carrera (320 HP, 235 kW)

PORSCHE 911 (996) (09.1997 - 09.2005) 3.6 Carrera 4 (320 HP, 235 kW)

PORSCHE 911 (996) (09.1997 - 09.2005) 3.6 Carrera 4S (345 HP, 254 kW)

PORSCHE 911 (996) (09.1997 - 09.2005) 3.6 Carrera S (345 HP, 254 kW)

PORSCHE 911 (997) (07.2004 - 12.2013) 3.6 Carrera (320 HP, 235 kW)

PORSCHE 911 (997) (07.2004 - 12.2013) 3.6 Carrera (325 HP, 239 kW)

PORSCHE 911 (997) (07.2004 - 12.2013) 3.6 Carrera (329 HP, 242 kW)

PORSCHE 911 (997) (07.2004 - 12.2013) 3.6 Carrera 4 (325 HP, 239 kW)

PORSCHE 911 (997) (07.2004 - 12.2013) 3.6 Carrera 4 (329 HP, 242 kW)

PORSCHE 911 (997) (07.2004 - 12.2013) 3.8 Carrera 4S (355 HP, 261 kW)

PORSCHE 911 (997) (07.2004 - 12.2013) 3.8 Carrera 4S (359 HP, 264 kW)

PORSCHE 911 (997) (07.2004 - 12.2013) 3.8 Carrera 4S (381 HP, 280 kW)

PORSCHE 911 (997) (07.2004 - 12.2013) 3.8 Carrera S (355 HP, 261 kW)

PORSCHE 911 (997) (07.2004 - 12.2013) 3.8 Carrera S (359 HP, 264 kW)

PORSCHE 911 (997) (07.2004 - 12.2013) 3.8 Carrera S (381 HP, 280 kW)

PORSCHE 911 Cabriolet (996) (02.1998 - 08.2005) 3.6 Carrera (320 HP, 235 kW)

PORSCHE 911 Cabriolet (996) (02.1998 - 08.2005) 3.6 Carrera 4 (320 HP, 235 kW)

PORSCHE 911 Cabriolet (996) (02.1998 - 08.2005) 3.6 Carrera 4S (345 HP, 254 kW)

PORSCHE 911 Cabriolet (996) (02.1998 - 08.2005) 3.6 Carrera S (345 hp, 254 kW)

PORSCHE 911 Cabriolet (997) (04.2005 - 12.2012) 3.6 Carrera (320 HP, 235 kW)

PORSCHE 911 Cabriolet (997) (04.2005 - 12.2012) 3.6 Carrera (325 HP, 239 kW)

PORSCHE 911 Cabriolet (997) (04.2005 - 12.2012) 3.6 Carrera (329 HP, 242 kW)

PORSCHE 911 Cabriolet (997) (04.2005 - 12.2012) 3.6 Carrera 4 (325 HP, 239 kW)

PORSCHE 911 Cabriolet (997) (04.2005 - 12.2012) 3.6 Carrera 4 (329 HP, 242 kW)

PORSCHE 911 Cabriolet (997) (04.2005 - 12.2012) 3.8 Carrera 4S (355 HP, 261 kW)

PORSCHE 911 Cabriolet (997) (04.2005 - 12.2012) 3.8 Carrera 4S (359 HP, 264 kW)

PORSCHE 911 Cabriolet (997) (04.2005 - 12.2012) 3.8 Carrera 4S (381 HP, 280 kW)

PORSCHE 911 Cabriolet (997) (04.2005 - 12.2012) 3.8 Carrera S (355 hp, 261 kW)

PORSCHE 911 Cabriolet (997) (04.2005 - 12.2012) 3.8 Carrera S (359 HP, 264 kW)

PORSCHE 911 Cabriolet (997) (04.2005 - 12.2012) 3.8 Carrera S (381 HP, 280 kW)

PORSCHE 911 Targa (996) (12.2001 - 08.2005) 3.6 (320 HP, 235 kW)

PORSCHE 911 Targa (997) (07.2006 - 12.2012) 3.6 Carrera 4 (325 HP, 239 kW)

PORSCHE 911 Targa (997) (07.2006 - 12.2012) 3.8 Carrera 4S (355 HP, 261 kW)

PORSCHE BOXSTER (986) (09.1996 - 12.2004) 2.7 (228 HP, 168 kW)

PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) (06.2004 - 12.2013) S 3.2 (280 HP, 206 kW)

PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) (06.2004 - 12.2013) S 3.4 (295 HP, 217 kW)

PORSCHE CAYMAN (987) (01.2008 - 12.2013) S 3.4 (295 HP, 217 kW)