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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-22-2016, 09:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,127
Posted By boxster
I will check about that. I didn't know that...

I will check about that. I didn't know that "chucking the car around" could cause oil leaks. I still ordered a new j tube,as I said, wasn't expensive so worth replacing anyway.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-22-2016, 06:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,127
Posted By boxster
I just ordered the j tube, wasn't expensive...

I just ordered the j tube, wasn't expensive anyway. I'll see how it goes after I replace it
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-21-2016, 11:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,127
Posted By boxster
should i replace J tube?

I noticed a puddle of oil just under the Air / Oil separator and most probably the culprit is the J tube. I noticed that the O ring was thorn. Should I try to find some replacement O rings or should...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-21-2016, 10:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,507
Posted By boxster
Could be engine or transmission mounts

Could be engine or transmission mounts
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-21-2016, 10:44 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 20,715
Posted By boxster
I had similar symptoms but not exactly. I got...

I had similar symptoms but not exactly. I got engine check light and it started dying whilst I was sat in traffic. I could rev it but as soon as I let off the gas it would either die or seems like...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-20-2016, 12:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,790
Posted By boxster
so i bought the larger S cooler, but i have a...

so i bought the larger S cooler, but i have a problem, it wont fit. the reason being that i had enlarged the air intake hose, and the larger hose rests on the original oil cooler. if i install the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-10-2016, 01:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,965
Posted By boxster
Yes that's the worst, when I'm backing up or...

Yes that's the worst, when I'm backing up or going up a hill slowly. Hopefully it will go away after a while!
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-09-2016, 05:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,790
Posted By boxster
No, I was looking at a new one from design 911....

No, I was looking at a new one from design 911. Funnily enough they stock the original for the base 986 but they only have aftermarket for the s
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-09-2016, 05:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,790
Posted By boxster
Ok thanks, ill try and buy an OEM version then,...

Ok thanks, ill try and buy an OEM version then, together with new o rings
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-09-2016, 03:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,790
Posted By boxster
Do you know the part number for the oil cooler? I...

Do you know the part number for the oil cooler? I found a behr/ hella model number 8MO376726-111 and it says its for Porsche part number 99610702557/1. Is this the right one please? Will it have same...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-08-2016, 08:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,790
Posted By boxster
I doubt you will notice any drop in temperature...

I doubt you will notice any drop in temperature gauge, the temperature will surely be cooler by changing thermostat though.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-08-2016, 08:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,790
Posted By boxster
And are the o rings a PITA to get hold of?

And are the o rings a PITA to get hold of?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-08-2016, 07:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,790
Posted By boxster
If I had to get the S cooler, is there a specific...

If I had to get the S cooler, is there a specific year that will fit my car? Mine I a 99 model. I heard that some cars had a slightly different cooler than others.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-08-2016, 07:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,790
Posted By boxster
And you still have original oil cooler?

And you still have original oil cooler?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-08-2016, 04:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,790
Posted By boxster
s oil cooler on a non s?

I was considering doing a 986 s oil cooler on my base 986, but my mechanic told me he can't see there being much benefit in doing it on a 2.5 car. He said it makes more sense to change the thermostat...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-01-2016, 11:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,965
Posted By boxster
I have everything new in mine,clutch, pressure...

I have everything new in mine,clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing, pilot bearing, flywheel, fork, pivot ball, spring, guide tube....the lot!
My clutch pedal used to be really hard, now its...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-01-2016, 05:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,965
Posted By boxster
I spoke to my mechanic and that's what he told...

I spoke to my mechanic and that's what he told me. He said some clutches tend to smell a bit sometimes when they're still new. He said give it some time and it will go. I just hope im not damaging...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-01-2016, 04:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,965
Posted By boxster
should new clutch smell?

I've just had a new clutch fitted (Sachs) and its making some smell.The most I smell it is when parking. Is it normal for a new clutch until it beds in?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-25-2016, 05:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 765
Posted By boxster
climate control unit swap?

My climate control unit doesn't work, but I never use the a/c so it doesn't bother me at all, but now I realized I can't put the heater on either. So I was wondering if I can get rid of the climate...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-23-2016, 05:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,259
Posted By boxster
I very much doubt that ��

I very much doubt that ��
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-22-2016, 11:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,259
Posted By boxster
Yep, my feelings exactly. Every time I used to...

Yep, my feelings exactly. Every time I used to hear a noise in the car I used to think the engine is going to go "kaboom" ,with an ims bearing failure. Now though, that I saw with my own eyes, a car...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-22-2016, 09:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,259
Posted By boxster
I hope I didn't make a mistake in changing the...

I hope I didn't make a mistake in changing the bearing after all!! Hehe, well, my mechanic followed instructions carefully, used the necessary tools, (that I bought), and followed torque settings...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-22-2016, 09:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,259
Posted By boxster
No, grease was washed out, but oil in the bearing...

No, grease was washed out, but oil in the bearing was totally clean
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-22-2016, 07:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,259
Posted By boxster
changed my ims bearing. was like new

So, I know this topic has been discussed sooooooo many times, but just wanted to give my feedback on the matter. I had been thinking about it for such a long time, and since people were saying that...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-16-2016, 12:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,237
Posted By boxster
Yes its a fob. As I said, I can start the car no...

Yes its a fob. As I said, I can start the car no problem with the spare key, I obviously can't lock it with the fob, I have to lock it manually, but as I just want it as a safety net just in case I...
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