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I just finished replacing the chain guilds for the cams on my 2000 2.7 Boxster. They were shot! Matter of fact one was disintegrated and the chain was wearing the metal foot on the tensioner where the plastic boot once was. Anyway with the engine being torn apart to this extent I was wondering if would be a good idea to hook up the Durametric and see if I can turn on the oil pump prior to starting the engine? Is this possible and something that’s worthwhile? 
 

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The oil pump is mechanically driven by the engine, you cannot "turn it on", the engine has to turn over to develop oil pressure.  That said, you can pull the fuel pump fuse or relay and spin the engine over until it gets oil pressure, then reinstall the fuse or relay and you are ready to go.  And yes, it is worthwhile to do,

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