initiation

[BIGJake111]

Originally Posted by RawleyD

Bummer man!

Story would have been much better if this had happened behind a School Bus with all the kids 'ooooing' and 'ahhhhing' :P

Haha, I thought of that myself.... "We'll it's a damn good thing it didn't happen yesterday behind that school bus."

[BIGJake111]

So me and my father are likely going to fix this ourselves, he is ver experienced but not with Porsches, as for me it will be one of my first larger services aside from helping out remotely with a mustang engine swap. Would y'all suggest to go to the dealer instead?

[jb92563]

If its the separated axle its a DIY job, although if bolts sheared, getting them out is a pain. No Porsche specialist required for that.

Honestly in my opinion most everything can be done DIY if you have the right tools, patience and will read the manual and will always be cheaper than the dealer.

[Timco]

Originally Posted by jb92563

If its the separated axle its a DIY job, although if bolts sheared, getting them out is a pain. No Porsche specialist required for that.

Honestly in my opinion most everything can be done DIY if you have the right tools, patience and will read the manual and will always be cheaper than the dealer.

And there's the rewarding feeling of knowing you did it right, 100%, and know exactly what was done and now own tools for your next job. Interweb points for taking this on!!

[BIGJake111]

the car will sit untill this weekend, only then will we know haha. When the water pump went out on the PO aperantly she kept driving and blew a head gasket. that was about 5k miles ago (they basically did that service then sold the car to get the money back out of the service as they had already bought an 07 box and the old 99 was just a weekender) The place where they had this major service at seems a little bit dodgey, i wish i could remember what this place is called, all i know is they service ferrari and porsche in charolette. But point is i am assuming the bolts to the cv were not tourque properly when replaced after the major service, causing them to likely sheer while pulling away from the red light. Will make sure to take pics of the damage and such this weekend

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by BIGJake111

the car will sit untill this weekend, only then will we know haha. When the water pump went out on the PO aperantly she kept driving and blew a head gasket. that was about 5k miles ago (they basically did that service then sold the car to get the money back out of the service as they had already bought an 07 box and the old 99 was just a weekender) The place where they had this major service at seems a little bit dodgey, i wish i could remember what this place is called, all i know is they service ferrari and porsche in charolette. But point is i am assuming the bolts to the cv were not tourque properly when replaced after the major service, causing them to likely sheer while pulling away from the red light. Will make sure to take pics of the damage and such this weekend

Dodgy indeed. Was a leakdown and compression test done before it was sold?
I hear blown head gaskets are nearly impossible with these cars.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

Dodgy indeed. Was a leakdown and compression test done before it was sold?
I hear blown head gaskets are nearly impossible with these cars.

That's true. Good idea to have the cooling system pressure tested.

[BIGJake111]

yes, we actually were not told of the major service when we bought the car, we found it in the records the night after. We were simply told the water pump had went out already. But yes compression test was done, the place also filled the engine with 0W-40 going into summer in the south...... topped off the oil with a matching weight when we bought the can and plan to change to 10W-40 going into spring.

[BIGJake111]

Still zero leaks.. Oil level still high... I can only get to the rear right and I can hardly see the cv... Everything is still holding firm though nothing lose here on the back right at least

[BIGJake111]

took a beauty shot while cramed between my car and the back of the garage... buttt... i made it to the left side so here are comparison shots

that was right side.... this is left side....

that is the inner mount of left side.... a little bit off eh.... #diagnosed!

now the question is, do i replace both?

[BIGJake111]

better left side shot

[woodsman]

Is the left inner joint broken? Can you push it up and down?

[BIGJake111]

Left is sagging and resting on whatever that may be it is resting on

[BIGJake111]

Haven't had a chance to check the bolts school and stuff but father is getting the parts from the dealer today (10% over dealer cost discount)

[BIGJake111]

Under the car right now bolts are loose

[Jamesp]

I'd check the other side as well for loose bolts.

[BIGJake111]

Other side is tight we are changing each for precaution though.