Engine noise '06 Boxster S - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Adam · 02-25-2010, 03:44 PM

Steve, are you saying Mr pboxstercar is a disgruntled ex-986 forum member that got hit with the ban stick? That would explain a lot. He certainly seems like he has an axe to grind considering his newb status.

Steve Tinker · 02-25-2010, 11:50 PM

Adam - could be, stranger things have happened to discredit JR & JFP .......

Biang - sorry, your perfectly legitimate question got out of hand. One of the most disconcerting sounds of the M96 engine is the start up "rattle" after a few days sitting - mine also sounds like a tractor for about a second after starting from cold, but once it settles into a 1200 rpm idle all is quiet, with no hydraulic tappet noise since I changed to Shell Advance 5w40 synthetic oil - which may not be available in the US.....
Be brave, accept it or go to a reputable shop for professional advice which will help you sleep at night.
We all have a vested interest in the health of our vehicles and I have found that Raby & JFP have handed out some sage advice to us amateurs in the past - red script or not.......

Biang · 02-26-2010, 06:43 AM

To Flavor 987S and all others,

Thank you. I currently go to MotorWerks in Barrington now, so going over to Fischer would not be a problem. My warranty is up this June, I think.

I have owned sports cars (more than I can count) since I first received my license (my first car was an Austin Healy). And have hung out with a variety of sports car junkies, but I have to agree with the PCA slogan. "It's not just the cars, It's the people". Porsche people are the greatest.

Again, Thank You for all your advice.

Till later,

Biang

Flavor 987S · 02-26-2010, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Biang

To Flavor 987S and all others,

Thank you. I currently go to MotorWerks in Barrington now, so going over to Fischer would not be a problem. My warranty is up this June, I think.

I have owned sports cars (more than I can count) since I first received my license (my first car was an Austin Healy). And have hung out with a variety of sports car junkies, but I have to agree with the PCA slogan. "It's not just the cars, It's the people". Porsche people are the greatest.

Again, Thank You for all your advice.

Till later,

Biang

Biang, please stop going to Motor Werks! They are aweful. The Porsche service writter, Chauncey, is a total a$$. I only went there for oil changes, and still dreaded the experience.

You will be very pleased with Rick Fischer. Let him know Bill with the Arena Red 993 Turbo sent you in.

rob76turbo · 03-01-2010, 07:35 AM

Personally I like the agitator thought.....it almost appears as if someone was maybe having a bad hair day....

I for one appreciate the wisdom and experience of JFP, Jake and Charles. As a home mechanic (turn my own wrenches), what they bring to the table is essential for me keeping my Box S running and on the track.

BTW, run Syntec and I am happy with it!! Although I may go back to Red Line / Royal Purple before track season starts.

Jake Raby · 03-01-2010, 08:55 AM

I continue to learn a lot about helping people.
See ya.

smcgeary · 03-01-2010, 02:20 PM

I am trying to ask this as a yes or no question (which is hard) so I don't start another oil opinion war. I stopped using Mobil 1 0w40 and started using amsoil european 5w40 (easiest enthusiast synthetic for me to get). So far I like the results and have noticed less noise at startup etc. I have heard that this amsoil formula is not as well regarded as the older 10-40 offering. Living in coastal central CA will I have an issue using 10w40 weight synthetic in 01s in the future??

Thanks!