AOS. Old? New? Newer?

[Anker]

You are nuts trying to save a buck by replacing the diaphragm yourself. You are putting the car at risk in order to save a few bucks. Do yourself a favor and buy a new AOS from the hosts of this forum. A genuine Porsche AOS is only $102!

Especially considering that you are not an experienced mechanic or DYIer.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by Anker

You are nuts trying to save a buck by replacing the diaphragm yourself. You are putting the car at risk in order to save a few bucks. Do yourself a favor and buy a new AOS from the hosts of this forum. A genuine Porsche AOS is only $102!

Especially considering that you are not an experienced mechanic or DYIer.

Sorry. 1998 Boxster.

I'm fairly handy (89' 535i ~170K. 86' 325es ~290K).

It wasn't the $102... it was what I believed a prudent way to go. IIRC there are no internal moving parts, and the only 'wear' item, aside from gaskets, is the diaphragm. The install doesn't frighten me, as I'll be taking off the rear wheel... removing shrouds... and tackling it from above and below.

Unless someone suggests otherwise.

Thank you for your continued consideration of my inquiries.

[77'911s]

I'd just replace the whole AOS, clip(comes set up to drop in), upper pipe(996-107-145-06), and lower seal. You should not need to remove the wheel. That lower bolt is easy enough to access without going to that. You'll need to put the top in "service position" and get some access through the upper engine access panel.
Good luck with it.
Regards

[cas951]

Originally Posted by Anker

You are nuts trying to save a buck by replacing the diaphragm yourself. You are putting the car at risk in order to save a few bucks. Do yourself a favor and buy a new AOS from the hosts of this forum. A genuine Porsche AOS is only $102!

Especially considering that you are not an experienced mechanic or DYIer.

I actually give the OP a thumbs up for taking DIY a step further than general parts replacement. Individuals like this are good people to have around as they can teach us a few things. If he had a bad alternator he would probably try to see why and replace a worn brush for a few bucks than several hundred for a new alternator. Most shops replace the whole component because Time is money and they also make money on the parts. This thread sure taught me something new.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by cas951

I actually give the OP a thumbs up for taking DIY a step further than general parts replacement. Individuals like this are good people to have around as they can teach us a few things. If he had a bad alternator he would probably try to see why and replace a worn brush for a few bucks than several hundred for a new alternator. Most shops replace the whole component because Time is money and they also make money on the parts. This thread sure taught me something new.

Thank you.

I pursued that direction because the part was, literally, staring me right in the face. And, the diaphragm replacement seemed the obvious, first, easiest, and least costly, replacement measure. Especially since there was the step-by of the process. No biggy to replace the AOS, although I was disappointed to see the absence of those tabs.

I won't be needing the 2 diaphragms I have, if anyone's interested. Gratis.

Thank you for the compliment. If I had what I diagnosed as a bad alternator I might take it to the alternator shop in town.

Finally, anything I know about my car I've learned from this forum. Tricks. Techniques. Methods. Tools. Ancillaries. Virtually an answer to any question one might have.

Thank you.