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What do you guys recommend, the fuel injector...

What do you guys recommend, the fuel injector cleaner alone or the complete fuel injector system cleaner by Techron ?

Costco sells 6 bottles for $20!

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-25-2016, 05:40 AM

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Thoughts please on CEL w/ P1130

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Posted By embryoguy@mac.com

great I guess costco here I go lol thanks !...

great I guess costco here I go lol thanks ! Honestly, I ve never used it in any of my cars haha

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-25-2016, 03:45 AM

Replies: 11

Thoughts please on CEL w/ P1130

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Posted By embryoguy@mac.com

The stone, thank you so much for a through...

The stone, thank you so much for a through explanation. Makes a lot of sense.

Bird, thank you for a layman info that makes me happy to hear. :) I think I can pure something into the gas tank :) ...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-24-2016, 08:10 PM

Replies: 11

Thoughts please on CEL w/ P1130

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Posted By embryoguy@mac.com

Ben, sorry for my ignorance but what is LEAN 2...

Ben, sorry for my ignorance but what is LEAN 2 mean?

I didn't notice any issues with my idle...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-24-2016, 07:57 PM

Replies: 11

Thoughts please on CEL w/ P1130

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Posted By embryoguy@mac.com

Cleaning product? How do you clean injectors. ...

Cleaning product? How do you clean injectors.

I just had my spark plugs and tubes replaced a couple weeks ago. Any coincidence ?

Sorry for my car ignorance....

OK googled it. It seems too...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-24-2016, 07:03 PM

Replies: 11

Thoughts please on CEL w/ P1130

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Posted By embryoguy@mac.com

I've done nothing to it. Cant remember last time...

I've done nothing to it. Cant remember last time I changed stock air filter. Prob good time to do so? The CEL not on anymore but I only drove 5 miles after it was cleared.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-24-2016, 05:21 PM

Replies: 11

Thoughts please on CEL w/ P1130

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Posted By embryoguy@mac.com

Thoughts please on CEL w/ P1130

So I pushed it hard 110-120 highway, came home and the CEL came on. Retightened the gas cap and went to fill it up with gas. Got it coded with P1130 and cleared. Drove home and the CEL has not come...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-09-2016, 10:08 AM

Replies: 11

cost of repair?

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Posted By embryoguy@mac.com

I was at 67K so I just had them replaced anyway....

I was at 67K so I just had them replaced anyway. Also had cracks in my serpentine belt. Thanks for all your thoughts guys! very much appreicated.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-08-2016, 08:14 PM

Replies: 11

cost of repair?

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Posted By embryoguy@mac.com

well don't you always change out the tubes when...

well don't you always change out the tubes when doing the spark plugs? i assume they go hand n hand.... thanks guys for thoughts.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-08-2016, 02:09 PM

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cost of repair?

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Posted By embryoguy@mac.com

oh is the tubes that difficult to change out...

oh is the tubes that difficult to change out also? ok Thanks makes me feel better :)

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-08-2016, 01:42 PM

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cost of repair?

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Posted By embryoguy@mac.com

$300 labor, 125$ parts (oem plugs, tubes, engine...

$300 labor, 125$ parts (oem plugs, tubes, engine air filter), I supplied serpentine belt.
$25 tax :)

450$ total.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-08-2016, 12:55 PM

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cost of repair?

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Posted By embryoguy@mac.com

I assume your a weekend mechanic so I would hope...

I assume your a weekend mechanic so I would hope they would be faster then you are at fixing things :)

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-08-2016, 12:50 PM

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cost of repair?

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Posted By embryoguy@mac.com

well, you didn't take breaks etc lol yeah Their...

well, you didn't take breaks etc lol yeah Their rate is 90$. I guess 3 something hrs is not too unreasonable.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-08-2016, 12:27 PM

Replies: 11

cost of repair?

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Posted By embryoguy@mac.com

cost of repair?

I just had my serpentine belt and spark plugs changed. $300 labor. Does that seem about right? Thank you guys for your thoughts!

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

07-28-2016, 03:02 PM

Replies: 1

wheel height issue

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Posted By embryoguy@mac.com

wheel height issue

guys, I noticed today that my tire on drivers side sits a little closer to the wheel well than the other side. shocks? suspension?

thanks

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

07-17-2016, 05:47 PM

Replies: 1

FS. headlight rubber seals in perfect shape

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Posted By embryoguy@mac.com

FS. headlight rubber seals in perfect shape

FS Pair of headlight seals in very good shape. $50. pm for pictures. Guaranteed soft rubber with all clips in tack.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

11-30-2015, 07:52 PM

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starting issues, switched out ignition switch

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Posted By embryoguy@mac.com

me too ! Thanks for helping me brainstorm Steve! ...

me too ! Thanks for helping me brainstorm Steve! all the best

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

11-29-2015, 07:50 PM

Replies: 4

FS Porsche Charge O Mat

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