Camshaft Timing Adjustment Base Tool for Porsche 911 / 996 / 997 GT2 / GT3 – as 9661 / 00072196610

Base tool used for setting camshaft timing on a wide range of Porsche engines.

This is the core adjustment fixture required for timing procedures – depending on the engine variant, specific spring retainers must be used additionally.

Functionality

The tool provides the foundation for precise camshaft alignment and timing adjustment according to factory specifications.

• Enables accurate camshaft positioning
• Works in combination with model-specific spring retainers
• Supports professional timing setup and engine service

Compatibility

Engine compatibility:

• M96.76
• M96.79
• M97.70
• M97.76

Vehicle & Application Overview

M97.70:

• Porsche 911 (from 1998)
• Porsche 996 Turbo (2001–2005)
• Porsche 997 Turbo / GT2 (2007–2009)
  → Requires additional tool: item no. 117469 (spring retainer as 00072196611)

M96.79 (exhaust side):

• Porsche 996 GT3 (2004–2005)
• Porsche 996 GT3 RS (2004)
• Porsche 997 GT3 (2005–2009)
  → Requires: item no. 122797 (as 00072196612)

M96.79 (intake side):

• Porsche 996.2 GT3
• Porsche 997 GT3 (from 2010)
  → Requires: item no. 118691 (as 00072196613)

M97.76:

• Porsche 997 GT3 / RS 3.6L (from 2005)
  → Requires: item no. 118222 (as 00072196614)

997 GT3 RS 3.8 (2009–2012):
→ Requires: item no. 118692 (as 00072196615)

Scope of Delivery

• Camshaft adjustment fixture – as 9661 / 00072196610
• 8 x knurled screws

Important Note

This is the base tool only.
Model-specific spring retainers are required depending on engine type and are not included.

OEM Reference

To be used as:

• as 9661
• as 00072196610

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