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Old 11-17-2020, 04:09 PM   #11
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Hope they give you some insight into fixing your PO430 issue.

Blue62,

Thank you for the information, this is super helpful. I will take a look at exhaust for leaks, check the cat to ensure it has not separated, swap O2 post cat from bank 1 to bank 2 and run these tests this weekend. I guess if worse comes to worst I can hopefully source a low mileage used header online. CA smog BAR is such trash.

I will make a weekend of it as I currently am in the middle of window regulator replacements, a cut and buff on the paint, interior carpet dye for the rear storage box and maybe opening up the dash to fix the lovely HVAC foam flaps.

Battery died from not driving enough, upon replacement I can't get the catalytic monitoring efficiency readiness to clear. Have not got the CEL since, took a screenshot of the CEL back when I was commuting 70 miles a day.

Was planning on selling the car a few months ago as my Covid work commute is now about 20 feet. Bed, desk, fridge, desk, shi*ter, desk, fridge, bed, routine.

Last weekend I did plugs & tubes (thank you 986 forum for the boat transom plug recommendation), oil and filters. Took it up local hwy 33 with my girl and we both agreed it's not going anywhere. Always helps to have the lady agree .

I have owned the car for 3 years and everyone said don't buy a used Porsche its a money pit and it will live in the shop. Not my experience at all. Between all the knowledge on this forum and a pretty basic set of tools it has not needed to go to the shop once. One of the most reliable cars I have ever owned, (and that list includes a 90's Toyota Pickup). Bar none the most fun, although my 1972 Skylark was pretty fun as a first car. Can't replace the bench front seat memories from back in high school .

I will keep the post updated with my findings as it may help others track down the P0430 issue.
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