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Starter986 11-08-2017 08:58 AM

Purchased two... left one...
 
Didn't want to be greedy. Not sure if this is a popular item.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/-/302507297124?

JFP in PA 11-08-2017 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starter986 (Post 554722)
Didn't want to be greedy. Not sure if this is a popular item.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/-/302507297124?

It isn't as most people destroy the AOS trying to take it apart. Sometimes, the view just ain't worth the climb.

Starter986 11-09-2017 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JFP in PA (Post 554738)
It isn't as most people destroy the AOS trying to take it apart. Sometimes, the view just ain't worth the climb.

That was clever. What does it mean?

78F350 11-09-2017 05:31 AM

I cut open a failed AOS once to see what was inside. With the 986 AOS, I don't see a good way to open it and replace the diaphragm, then seal it back together. For all the labor involved, I'd rather buy a Porsche® replacement.
My bad AOS:
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/aos11510237648.jpg

JFP's comments I found while trying to see if there was some secret way to use this part:
AOS replacement diaphragm available?! - Pelican Parts Technical BBS

The place I would use one: (Cayenne)
Porsche Cayenne Repairing the Air-Oil Separator | 2003-2008 | Pelican Parts DIY Maintenance Article

husker boxster 11-09-2017 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starter986 (Post 554767)
That was clever. What does it mean?

The juice isn't worth the squeeze.

I was wondering too how you would be able to get the AOS apart w/o damaging it beyond reuse.


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