initiation

[Timco]

Come on, man!! Diagnose this already and stop keeping us in suspense!! It's like some new tV show with a serious cliffhanger episode!

Web cam? Live updates?

[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

[Nine8Six]

Dealer will do it quick, not cheap but it will be done correctly and coming with warranty etc. Always good to have the opportunity to get a trained P mech under the car also... if you don't know any good indy in your area.

DIY if you like to "fix" greasy stuff mounted with big bolts - I hate it!

[Nine8Six]

Sorry to hear about the break, cheer up

...and don't forget to buy a gif for your dad btw

[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.

[Timco]

day two...

[BIGJake111]

huewe motorsports 3/4/2013....description of labor: replace hea gaskets and all associated gaskets and seals and fluids. replace water pump and thermostat.

Parts
coolant/antifreeze 1 gallon
Spark plug X6
engine gasket set w/o head gasket
cylinder head gasket
cylinder head gasket
engine case stud X24
cam plug X6
water pump - w/ gasket
thermostat
Oil separator
Oil filter kit cartridge (with o-ring)
Exhaust gasket x2
spark plug seal outer x6
O-ring x2
oil cooler seal x2
oil cooler seal x2
guide rail screw x2
Motor oil 0w-40 motor oil 1 liter X8.5

sublets
Send cylinder heads to machine shop for inspection or cracks or warping.

[woodsman]

Jake, you could crawl under the back of your car and see if there's any fluids leaking. Then twist on the half shafts and see if they're secure at each end. Use a flashlight and look for carnage around the rubber cv boot covers and suspension. We gotta' narrow this down and get you back on the road!My bet is a snapped cv joint but I can't explain the compressed air sounds...

[BIGJake111]

my bet with the air compresser sound was when putting the car in park. the tranny is trying to activate something back their, and if nothing is connected that would explain a strange sound when shifting into park. think i will go take a quick look, cars in an akward position so im limited though

[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

[BYprodriver]

Drivers side to trans bolts came loose. I'd replace all those bolts.

[woodsman]

Isn't there a stub axle that the inner cv joint attaches too? Did it shear?