996 C4 Variable Valve Timing Issue

[Uppal911]

Hi Guys,

I am new to this forum and was wondering if I could have some advice on an issue which I have been experiencing.

First of all my vehicle details as follows: 996 C4 Tiptronic 2002 3.6l (UK RHD)

Issue description:

I had an engine management light come on my dash and had it checked out where the following information was given to me. The first thing I was told was to change all of the coil packs, so I had new coil packs on the vehicle, however this did not solve the issue. I was then told that there is a misfire on cylinder 5 and was advised that it may need new tappit buckets installed as it effects the variable valve timing. This is currently where I am at with the situation.

My question:

My question is simply, has anybody had such an issue before and can someone advise me if this is the correct fix for a misfire on a cylinder?

If it is a variable valve timing issue, can someone tell me how it is solved (ie what work needs to be done and what components fitted)?

Many Thanks for your time.

Fred

Edited March 15, 2011 by Uppal911

[Loren]

:welcome:

It is very helpful to give us the exact fault codes reported.

The codes report the exact location to start looking at - and multiple codes point to other possible trouble areas that can cause similar faults.

Bottom line - we need the fault codes.