986 3.2 home engine rebuild

[Homeoboxter]

Originally Posted by OldManMo

Actually, quick question for our community, it feels that the spring in the main piston has a different compression rating between each side. I need to check but from memory bank 2 was far easier to compress than bank 1. The difference being bank 2 could be compressed by hand and bank 1 required far more effort.

Does anyone have any similar experience/knowledge or observations?

Thanks in advance

I didn`t notice that, it`s possible though. Perhaps oil got trapped in one of the units and gave you you the impression it`s harder to compress? Bt, check out this thread, has pics of the internals of both actuators: Boxster 986 particles in oil filter

[OldManMo]

Originally Posted by Homeoboxter

I didn`t notice that, it`s possible though. Perhaps oil got trapped in one of the units and gave you you the impression it`s harder to compress? Bt, check out this thread, has pics of the internals of both actuators: Boxster 986 particles in oil filter

Hi Homeoboxter

Thanks, that is a very good point and I will check the deflection of each spring with a known load as its the only way to tell

Yes, it was that thread that encouraged me to look deeper into the units. Awesome information

[OldManMo]

Sweet, all the parts bar one that I need to start the bearing carrier rebuild turned up today (yes on a Sunday )

Another birthday day lol