01-07-2008, 06:36 PM
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Porsche "Purist"
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Location: Wisconsin
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Did you buy gas somewhere different last time you filled up?
I'd run that tank almost dry and go get some BP Ultimate, mate.
If that doesn't do it, check your air cleaner and clean the MAF.
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1998 Boxster with 7.8 DME, 2005 3.6 liter/325 hp, Variocam Plus, 996 Instrument panel
2001 Boxster original owner. I installed used motor at 89k.
1987 924S. 2002 996TT. PST-2
Owned and repaired Porsches since 1974. Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.
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01-07-2008, 08:25 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Northern VA
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I'd try a bottle of Techron Fuel System Cleaner. Make sure that you have lots of in-town driving while the stuff is in the tank. This will give the product a chance to dissolve deposits that will combust at next startup.
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01-07-2008, 08:48 PM
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Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Thanks guys,
Paul,
I ONLY fill up with BP Ultimate, have never put anything else in. The MAF is only 4 months old (2Kms), can't see it being dirty already, but maybe?
Turbo,
I rang Porsche Melb. they suggested not to put any additive in? I guess that's their way of getting me in and milking me  ?
Cheers for the advise
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02-19-2008, 04:48 PM
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Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Back again,
Well, after numerous visits/inspections by Porsche Melbourne, they have narrowed it down to possibly the torque converter!
Wondering if this sounds right by you guys?
I'm going on vacation on March 5th (coming to the good 'ol US of A), and Porsche will have the car whilst I'm away (3 weeks). Hopefully they will have it sorted
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02-24-2008, 06:08 PM
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Location: Melbourne, Australia
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bumpity bump
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02-24-2008, 06:24 PM
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Location: New York
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Hope everything turns out....but, IMHO,...personally, I would NEVER leave my ride in a shop when I can't go visit it....heard way too many stories and know too many people who's rides had the misfortune of being driven and abused...but that's just me.
Good luck with that!
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02-25-2008, 05:32 PM
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Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Originally Posted by dcporsche99
Hope everything turns out....but, IMHO,...personally, I would NEVER leave my ride in a shop when I can't go visit it....heard way too many stories and know too many people who's rides had the misfortune of being driven and abused...but that's just me.
Good luck with that!

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Thanks for the concern/advice dcporsche99,
Fortunately, one of my best friends works for Porsche Centre Melbourne, where it is going (Head Office Porsche in Australia). He will make sure all is OK!
I just hope they actually do find the problem and get it fixed! (Warranty  )
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