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Chains & Tensioners
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Vehicle Group
- Porsche 996 TURBO 2000-05
- Porsche 996 GT2 2001-05
- Porsche 996 GT3 MKI 1999-02
- Porsche 996 GT3 MKII 2003>>
- Porsche 996 GT3 RS 2003-04
- Porsche 997 MK1 TURBO 2007-09
- Porsche 997 MK1 GT3 / GT3 RS 2007-09
- Porsche 997 MK1 GT2 2007-09
- Porsche 997 MKII GT3 / GT3 RS 2010-11
- Porsche 997 MKII Turbo 2010-13
- Porsche 997 MKII GT2 RS 2011-13
Information
Chain guide rail.
This guide rail ensures the timing chain follows the correct path, maintaining chain alignment and tension over the life of the engine. The guide is engineered to resist wear from chain contact, vibration, thermal expansion and age. It installs into the existing timing cover without modification. It is used on the left/right-hand / lower side (depending on engine layout) and works in conjunction with the chain tensioners and other guide rails to keep valve timing accurate and engine operation smooth.
Fits:
Porsche 996 Turbo 2001 - 2005
Porsche 996 GT3 2000 - 2005
Porsche 997 Turbo 2007 - 2011
Porsche 997 GT3 2007 - 2011
Diagram ref no 21
Ideal for engine rebuilds, timing-chain replacements, or preventive maintenance on high-mileage engines.
This chain guide rail:
• Guides the timing chain to follow the correct path between crankshaft, camshafts, and intermediate shafts - ensuring synchronised valve timing.
• Maintains chain tension and alignment under load and throughout thermal cycles, preventing chain slippage or jumping that could damage the engine.
• Reduces noise, rattles, and wear that occur when the chain rubs against incorrect or worn surfaces.
• Serves as a critical component for overall engine longevity and reliability, especially in high-mileage or performance-oriented engines.
Timing-chain guide rails wear over time due to constant metal-to-plastic/rubber contact, heat, and vibration. A worn guide rail can lead to:
• Chain misalignment, slippage or jumping - risking engine timing errors, valve-to-piston contact, or catastrophic engine damage
• Excessive timing noise, rattling, or vibration
• Premature wear on chain, sprockets, and tensioners - leading to costly repairs.
Replacing with a correctly spec’d guide rail restores proper chain pathing, prolongs timing-system life, and helps avoid severe engine damage.
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
99610516
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This guide rail ensures the timing chain follows the correct path, maintaining chain alignment and tension over the life of the engine. The guide is engineered to resist wear from chain contact, vibration, thermal expansion and age. It installs into the existing timing cover without modification. It is used on the left/right-hand / lower side (depending on engine layout) and works in conjunction with the chain tensioners and other guide rails to keep valve timing accurate and engine operation smooth.
Fits:
Porsche 996 Turbo 2001 - 2005
Porsche 996 GT3 2000 - 2005
Porsche 997 Turbo 2007 - 2011
Porsche 997 GT3 2007 - 2011
Diagram ref no 21
Ideal for engine rebuilds, timing-chain replacements, or preventive maintenance on high-mileage engines.
This chain guide rail:
• Guides the timing chain to follow the correct path between crankshaft, camshafts, and intermediate shafts - ensuring synchronised valve timing.
• Maintains chain tension and alignment under load and throughout thermal cycles, preventing chain slippage or jumping that could damage the engine.
• Reduces noise, rattles, and wear that occur when the chain rubs against incorrect or worn surfaces.
• Serves as a critical component for overall engine longevity and reliability, especially in high-mileage or performance-oriented engines.
Timing-chain guide rails wear over time due to constant metal-to-plastic/rubber contact, heat, and vibration. A worn guide rail can lead to:
• Chain misalignment, slippage or jumping - risking engine timing errors, valve-to-piston contact, or catastrophic engine damage
• Excessive timing noise, rattling, or vibration
• Premature wear on chain, sprockets, and tensioners - leading to costly repairs.
Replacing with a correctly spec’d guide rail restores proper chain pathing, prolongs timing-system life, and helps avoid severe engine damage.
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
99610516
21260
21261
99610516670
99610516770
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
Prices from: £25.00
Vehicle Group
- Porsche 996 TURBO 2000-05
- Porsche 996 GT2 2001-05
- Porsche 996 GT3 MKI 1999-02
- Porsche 996 GT3 MKII 2003>>
- Porsche 996 GT3 RS 2003-04
- Porsche 997 MK1 GT3 / GT3 RS 2007-09
Information
Tensioner Blade. Porsche 996 Turbo / 996 GT3 / 997 GT3
Fits:
Porsche 996 Turbo 2001-05
Porsche 996 GT3 2000-05
Porsche 997 GT3 2007-11
Diagram Ref No 18
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
99610516571
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
Fits:
Porsche 996 Turbo 2001-05
Porsche 996 GT3 2000-05
Porsche 997 GT3 2007-11
Diagram Ref No 18
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
99610516571
99610516571
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Price: £36.91
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About Chains & Tensioners
OEMatch Chains & Tensioners — Fit, Function, Confidence
Timing chains, guides and tensioners keep a Porsche engine’s valve timing correct across a wide range of operating conditions. This group of parts is specified for durability and stable timing under load; replacement is common during major service or when symptoms such as rattle, rough idle or diagnostic codes point to timing system wear.
Available Types- Timing chains for petrol engines
- Tensioner kits, hydraulic and mechanical
- Chain guides and rails
- Complete timing chain kits with seals and fasteners
Understanding OEMatch Chains & Tensioners
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts are made by the same company that produced your Porsche’s original chains & tensioners.
OE (Original Equipment) refers to parts matching original specifications for the chains & tensioners and may be supplied by alternative manufacturers. Aftermarket parts offer alternative options, sometimes with enhanced features or better value. OEMatch supplies non-OEM chains & tensioners engineered as direct-fit alternatives to OEM parts, made to original-spec dimensions and tolerances for Porsche models. In practice, the timing chain system synchronises the crankshaft and camshafts, the guides control chain run and alignment, and the tensioner maintains correct chain tension to prevent slack, noise and timing drift under varying oil pressure and temperature conditions.
OE (Original Equipment) refers to parts matching original specifications for the chains & tensioners and may be supplied by alternative manufacturers. Aftermarket parts offer alternative options, sometimes with enhanced features or better value. OEMatch supplies non-OEM chains & tensioners engineered as direct-fit alternatives to OEM parts, made to original-spec dimensions and tolerances for Porsche models. In practice, the timing chain system synchronises the crankshaft and camshafts, the guides control chain run and alignment, and the tensioner maintains correct chain tension to prevent slack, noise and timing drift under varying oil pressure and temperature conditions.
Benefits Include
- Restores accurate valve timing and smoother running
- Reduces start-up rattle and in-service chain noise
- Limits the risk of valve-to-piston contact from excessive chain slack
- Chain stretch or elongation from long service life
- Worn or leaking hydraulic tensioners losing damping or pressure
- Abrasion or breakage of guides due to heat and contamination
- Oil degradation or low oil pressure accelerating component wear
The Importance of Replacing with OEMatch Chains & Tensioners
Timely replacement protects the engine from progressive damage and helps preserve performance and drivability. Using correctly specified chains, guides and tensioners reduces the chance of unexpected failure during operation and supports consistent timing across the rev range. OEMatch provides a wide selection of Porsche components, cataloguing over 4,000 part numbers and more than 8,700 OE cross-references to assist repairs across different model generations.
Advantages
- Parts matched to Porsche timing-system specifications where applicable
- Options for hydraulic and mechanical tensioning arrangements
- Complete kits simplify overhaul work by including guides, seals and fixings
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