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Originally Posted by Smallblock454
Hi Tom,
to me that looks OK. Even there is a little deviation, the engine should run - and not in the way it runs on your video. Also the problem in general isn't a bent crank at this engines. Mostly it's a chain that sprung over – caused by a failed chain tensioner, broken chain ramp or anything related to ims mechanism.
Do you have any infos from the preowner how the car stopped working and what he or his workshop did to fix the problem?
From the symptoms i'm still on the clogged catalysator or intake side.
Regards, Markus
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Hi Markus,
I'm just following ideas and eliminating variables. Below is what I bought to check the catalytic converters. Screws right into the O2 sensor holes. But, I'm running out of time tonight and I will save it for tomorrow.
As for the previous owner, he bought it in Glenwood Springs, Colorado at a used car lot in July 2015 for $8000 and had 94368 miles. Drove it to Sierra Vista, Arizona. Parked it. Would not start. He tried changing plugs. It was obvious his girlfriend (the actual owner on the title) had had enough of it. Their prospects were towing it to a Porsche dealer or Indy in Tucson, 100 miles away. So getting history from them was useless. They didn't know it had a toolkit (I needed the tow eye for the flatbed). I ran carfax and autocheck. 7 previous owners. Was a lease car for its first four years with 4 owners in those first four years.
Tom
P.S. Before this is all over, I think I will own every specialty test tool available. It would be great, but my other cars actually run dependably and need little maintenance. I guess I will be setup for servicing Porsches for life.
