Did something stupid, please advise

[threpwood]

Here's the scanned test result.

[threpwood]

The graph.

The ICP result shows that the gel contains:
8.5% Kalium
7.6% Molybdenum
3.0% Natrium
and others: B, Al, Zn, Ca, Cu, Ba, Mg, Si

[threpwood]

Stolen from Wikipedia (Natrium and K):

Because potassium (K) reacts quickly with even traces of water, and its reaction products are nonvolatile, it is sometimes used alone, or as NaK (an alloy with sodium which is liquid at room temperature) to dry solvents prior to distillation. In this role, it serves as a potent desiccant.

NaK (usually pronounced "nack"), an alloy of sodium and potassium which is liquid at room temperature, is used as a heat-transfer medium. It can also be used as a desiccant for producing dry and air-free solvents.

About Molybdenum:

Because of its lower density and more stable price, molybdenum is implemented in the place of tungsten. Molybdenum can be implemented both as an alloying agent and as a flame-resistant coating for other metals. Although its melting point is 2623 °C, molybdenum rapidly oxidizes at temperatures above 760 °C, making it better-suited for use in vacuum environments.

Molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) is used as a lubricant and an anti-corrosion agent. It forms strong films on metallic surfaces, and is highly resistant to both extreme temperatures and high pressure. Sodium molybdate is a bright orange pigment used with ceramics and plastics. Molybdenum trioxide (MoO3) is used as an adhesive between enamels and metals. Molybdenum powder is used as a fertilizer for some plants, such as cauliflower.

Threpwood, I think you got lucky that Porsche covered this under warranty. Good for you!

[threpwood]

My warranty was out like a month before the accident Hence the $3000 for the fix.

Porsche japan initially asked me if I wanted a new overpriced 3.2 engine for $10,000 or take a risk and let them try to fix it for $3000 (with no guarantee of success). I'm glad I made the later choice because it's 'only' the fuel lines that got clogged and nothing else.

Originally Posted by threpwood

My warranty was out like a month before the accident Hence the $3000 for the fix.

Porsche japan initially asked me if I wanted a new overpriced 3.2 engine for $10,000 or take a risk and let them try to fix it for $3000 (with no guarantee of success). I'm glad I made the later choice because it's 'only' the fuel lines that got clogged and nothing else.

Threpwood, oouch! Sorry, I missunderstood you. That really does suck. But, for $10K you could have had a new 295 HP engine...I think that would have been a great deal, and was a good/fair offer IMHO.