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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-13-2016, 03:25 PM
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I bought the Porsche oil based on the posts read...

I bought the Porsche oil based on the posts read here - many from you on the virtues of the special OEM oil. Really was wondering what would cost $15 for 3 liters. Looked, but did not find the LN...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-13-2016, 09:49 AM
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Saw a drip and was checking torque. Didn't seat...

Saw a drip and was checking torque. Didn't seat the hex driver and, attempting to impart a 2X torque value (37 lb/ft vs19 lb/ft) I spun the head off.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-13-2016, 06:38 AM
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Posted By morgal48
Well, that explains a lot. THANKS! I probably...

Well, that explains a lot. THANKS! I probably would have sheared two or three more off before I figured it out. Is that info posted anywhere? I looked at 101 Projects and Bentley, and only found...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-13-2016, 05:54 AM
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Posted By morgal48
crankcase drain plug

Learned yesterday that those billet Al drain plugs don't survive 37 lb/ft of torque should one not seat the 8mm hex driver properly. The head of that thing will shear right off. With nine quarts of...
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