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rfuerst911sc · 08-24-2019, 03:01 AM

Are you at all capable of doing some wrenching on your own ? If you are then the first thing I would do is drain the oil and pull the oil filter cartridge out and examine it for any particles trapped in it , both plastic and metal . Take pics of what you find . Second thing to do is drop the bottom sump plate , again take pics of any debris found there . Post the pics here and then a real dialog can start about what to do next . This is why most folks recommend a PPI or pre purchase inspection by a reputable shop but that is too late now . Are any service records available ?

08-24-2019, 03:01 AM	#2
rfuerst911sc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dahlonega , Georgia Posts: 1,348	Are you at all capable of doing some wrenching on your own ? If you are then the first thing I would do is drain the oil and pull the oil filter cartridge out and examine it for any particles trapped in it , both plastic and metal . Take pics of what you find . Second thing to do is drop the bottom sump plate , again take pics of any debris found there . Post the pics here and then a real dialog can start about what to do next . This is why most folks recommend a PPI or pre purchase inspection by a reputable shop but that is too late now . Are any service records available ? __________________ 2002 Boxster S Arctic Silver with black top with glass window and black leather interior. Jake Raby 3.6 SS ( the beast ) with IMS Solution. 996 GT3 front bumper , GT3 rocker covers and GT3TEK rear diffuser and Joe Toth composites rear ducktail spoiler .