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Burg Boxster · 08-01-2009, 01:47 PM

outside of KY duct tape is not used to fix engines, Porsche or otherwise

j/k but seriously no duct tape should be used period.

The AOS fails in it's own right and not due to a manifold leak. Has your AOS ever been replaced? What are the last 2 digits on it? Currently Porsche has version .04 (meaning the 5 iteration of the part...). R&Ring the AOS is an easy DIY project (non-Tip) where parts will run ~ $120. Dealers have been known to charge north of $500 to replace. It's a good preventative maintenance item as failure of it can be catastrophic. Are you getting excessive smoke from the exhaust while running?

08-01-2009, 01:47 PM	#2
Burg Boxster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the garage... Posts: 1,702	outside of KY duct tape is not used to fix engines, Porsche or otherwise j/k but seriously no duct tape should be used period. The AOS fails in it's own right and not due to a manifold leak. Has your AOS ever been replaced? What are the last 2 digits on it? Currently Porsche has version .04 (meaning the 5 iteration of the part...). R&Ring the AOS is an easy DIY project (non-Tip) where parts will run ~ $120. Dealers have been known to charge north of $500 to replace. It's a good preventative maintenance item as failure of it can be catastrophic. Are you getting excessive smoke from the exhaust while running?