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deliriousga · 11-05-2006, 06:43 AM

The squeal is indicative of a bad oil/air separator. Much easier (and probably cheaper) to replace than the oil pump. If you're getting more smoke at start up than usual, that's another sign of a bad oil/air separator.

11-05-2006, 06:43 AM	#2
deliriousga Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA!! Posts: 1,159	The squeal is indicative of a bad oil/air separator. Much easier (and probably cheaper) to replace than the oil pump. If you're getting more smoke at start up than usual, that's another sign of a bad oil/air separator. __________________ 1987 928S4 Silver Metallic (980)/Navy (TP) 5-Speed 2000 Boxster Speed Yellow/Black 5-Speed 1966 Wife White/Brown Top 1986 Daughter White/Brown Top (Sold!) 1992 Daughter White/Blonde Top