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hmmm. that's what I was looking for - thank jaykay.
SO ... 987 is the only engine that looses the separator; 9x6 and 997 keep it. why the difference?!?!? a quick check of 987 vs 997 part numbers shows that the oil gallery is the same part number between the two (and a 996 part number so no change from the m96 engine) as are the baffle, pick-up tube and sump cover. oil pumps are the same 997 part number in both.
jaykay - you thought it might be due to CoG differences between mid- and rear-engine cars? no need to de-foam as there is less movement of the engine in a mid-engine car. well, a quick check of 987.2 dfi cars show that the oil separator is back, so perhaps a failed experiment by Porsche? methinks i'll keep my 986 parts in there for now.
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