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Stl-986 · 07-05-2022, 05:20 PM

I dont think replacing #15 or #16 are all that difficult. With the SAI out of the way there is much more room. Removing the cross over tubs & the throttle body & things are easier to access. Of course, having the proper clamp removal tool makes it 100% times easier

With the crossover removed, follow #16 to the engine block, if you see any oil residue then the oring is bad. Given it's age though and since you are going to be in there anyway, might as well just replace it. It's a 50/50 on if the original plastic breaks on you anyway and better to have the part then have to wait for it.

07-05-2022, 05:20 PM	#9
Stl-986 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 1,180	I dont think replacing #15 or #16 are all that difficult. With the SAI out of the way there is much more room. Removing the cross over tubs & the throttle body & things are easier to access. Of course, having the proper clamp removal tool makes it 100% times easier With the crossover removed, follow #16 to the engine block, if you see any oil residue then the oring is bad. Given it's age though and since you are going to be in there anyway, might as well just replace it. It's a 50/50 on if the original plastic breaks on you anyway and better to have the part then have to wait for it. __________________ 2000 Boxster Tiptronic 2003 Boxster 2003 996 C2 Cab 2002 996 (SOLD) 1986 944 (gone but missed)