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Old 01-18-2012, 11:28 AM   #81
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Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Old 01-18-2012, 01:32 PM   #82
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Thanks Brad - That is a really good tutorial. If you're not a tech writer, you should be!
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Old 01-18-2012, 01:58 PM   #83
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26 years of Porsche wrenching and I ran my own Porsche web forum for 8 years This writeup was what I consider "half-ass" LOL I was at home and not at the shop when I decided to do this. I know what info a mechanic needs and I know what the "home user" needs


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Old 01-19-2012, 05:40 AM   #84
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Brad, thanks so much for this. I always wondered about the AOS and now I know what it looks like, where it's located, and how to swap it out when my car starts billowing smoke! One hour too. That's totally doable.

On an older boxster like mine with 110k on it, do you recommend swapping it out as a preventative measure?
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Old 01-19-2012, 07:08 AM   #85
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You know the old saying "If it ain't broke...."
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Old 03-24-2012, 03:27 PM   #86
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Is there a reason why I cannot see the link?
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Old 03-26-2012, 03:03 PM   #87
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What link?

Goto the first page and start scrolling.. I posted pictures
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Old 03-26-2012, 03:39 PM   #88
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What link?

Goto the first page and start scrolling.. I posted pictures
Holly sheep.... LOL!
I guess that's what I get for using Apple products
Using my iPad I can see only 2 pages on the PC, 5 !!
Well, at least I can use the funny characters on both
Thanks for the great write up man :dance:
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Old 08-12-2015, 06:03 AM   #89
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AOS Replacement - Oil Leak? Help!

Hello, Thanks for all the info. I successfully replace my AOS a few weeks ago having the same struggles removing the clamps. Every looked great. No more white smoke and car idled and ran better that ever. However, I noticed a small oil leak coming from the bottom of the car. I checked all the connections and could did not see oil leaking from where I connected the AOS. Has anyone had this experience. The car is running great. Just this annoying oil leak coming from somewhere underneath the car which I cannot trace where it is coming from. I suspect it could be coming from the other end of one of the hoses which I do not know where it leads to so I can check it. Any input as to where this oil leak can be coming from or cause or where to check would be very much appreciated.
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Old 08-12-2015, 07:14 AM   #90
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For those struggling on removing the clamps below the AOS. See my
post here on this thread. http://986forum.com/forums/160268-post36.html

Most new AOS comes with a new hose. Just cut the hose and you will have easy access to the two clamps for easy removal.

As for your leak. Check between the transmission and engine. If the leak is there its possibly rms or early signs of IMS bearing failure.
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Old 08-12-2015, 07:40 AM   #91
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thanks for your reply. Yes guess it could very well be signs of RMS / IMS, however, find it very unusual that this oil leak just started after I changed the AOS. I noticed this immediately after replacing the AOS and taking it for test drive. Could there be other places to check for oil leaks that could be related after changing the AOS?. Do you happen to know were the other end of the hose connection to the AOS are located and could oil be coming from the other end of these hoses?

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