'My' First Porsche Service 30k - advise please - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Stunin_Stud · 10-11-2007, 04:13 PM

I changed the sparkplugs not because it sits alot but because of age. also some people recomended at 30k although dealer says to do it at 30k. anyaywa im happy with it changed, the car is noticably smoother.

btw i got all the stuff and did it myself for about 200 bucks....porsche mechanic wanted 780 for the job and i didnt bother asking the dealer for how much they would do it for.

blue2000s · 10-11-2007, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Stunin_Stud

I changed the sparkplugs not because it sits alot but because of age. also some people recomended at 30k although dealer says to do it at 30k. anyaywa im happy with it changed, the car is noticably smoother.

btw i got all the stuff and did it myself for about 200 bucks....porsche mechanic wanted 780 for the job and i didnt bother asking the dealer for how much they would do it for.

What happens to spark plugs with age (as opposed to use)?

10-11-2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by blue2000s

What happens to spark plugs with age (as opposed to use)?

Maybe they have a greater chance of the threads seizing? Don't know.

Bambino Don · 10-11-2007, 11:58 PM

Sweet well thats it done, They opted for the 36k service even though my car is on 32k., Brake fluid change and all that, they didnt change spark plugs, said no reason too, they oiled my N/S/F bottom ball joint and everything else was perfect.
My gearbox is perfect as well, so it must just be me.

Invoice report shows- Non-porsche battery -dnt know if that is a problem.
Rear Crank oil leak - they said it wasnt an issue or serious
Different tyres front and rear- my new wheels arrive today.

So for the pleasure it only cost me £500.88 in vat
converted $728.44

So im pleased. and just for the record the Cayenne 3.2 v6 was brilliant, i enjoyed it allot. did about 40miles in it.

James

10-12-2007, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Bambino Don

Rear Crank oil leak - they said it wasnt an issue or serious.

James

James, this sounds like RMS leak. Keep an eye on it.

Bambino Don · 10-12-2007, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bmussatti

James, this sounds like RMS leak. Keep an eye on it.

May i ask what that entails??

When i read that on the report sheet, i openly said to them does it require work and they specifically said it wasnt an issue.
What do you recommend, is it costly??

James

fatmike · 10-12-2007, 04:58 PM

RMS leak - Search this forum on "Rear Main Seal".

Its fairly common and its something to watch over time.