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Well 70+ views and no replies, so I guess this is a pretty isolated issue.

My oil pressure at idle has been jumping to 3.5+/- at F.O.T. when it's normally about 1.5...it's occuring more frequently now (9000 miles, 07 997S) and I'd imagine it's probably a faulty sending unit but I was wondering if anyone else had this issue and what the cause was/could be. Thanks in advance.

I just took my rear bumper cover off this weekend and I'm not really sure this would help with an exhaust install and yes there are heatshields that cover the entire area.

If the sport function is used from day one and continues to be used all the time the throttle input is not abrupt at all...it's only an issue when you drive with it off most of the time and then expect it to be a seamless transition once engaged...I even find that if I don't use it for a week the initial transition is quite touchy for the first few days until I'm used to it again. I also find it just makes the throttle response and the way the car revs (when blipping the throttle) so much better. I also turn the suspension part of sport off, as the ride is too stiff for everyday use.

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Thanks Loren. I need to replace the passenger side bumperette and was hoping I could have just removed/pulled out that side of the bumper cap to get to it.

On what model and year of car? 07 997S...thanks

Does the entire bumper cover need to be removed in order to replace just the passenger side bumperette? Thanks

Awesome info. Thank you.

Thanks I'll check it out tomorrow.

I am. I'm trying to avoid the trip there if possible.

I have a loose heat shield for the driver side muffler...any way I can easily repair this myself (the rattle stops if I slide my hand between the shield and lower fender) or does it require a trip to the dealer? Thanks

My wife had a nail in her tire once....Once the tire people took it out she said..."I knew my brakes felt weird".... Yes i have to live the rest of my life with this girl Gotta good laugh out of that... :P

Thanks I will, problem is it's intermittent from day to day and it also comes and goes within the day (service depts just love finding those kinds of problems lol). I really hope it's not anything in the valve train.

Yes I realize that ... I was thinking perhaps one of the lifters may not be getting enough oil or malfunctioning in some way which may be causing the chirpping sound.

Thanks. A clutch kit was recently installed along with a new flywheel all under warranty as the car was suffereing from clutch chatter since new. I believe the chirpping noise was also there before the clutch work. I will take it to the dealer if the belt test is not successful. I have read here a loose spark plug could cause the problem so I will check that too. Can it also be a lifter?

Thank you RFM. If the noise is still there what might it be?

That's not good LOL. Is the noise emitted from the pulley/belt intermittent? Thank you

It's been my experience that dealers typically lack the incentive to find 'strange and/or intermittent' problems on warranty covered cars. What they usually do (if they can't locate or confirm the customer reported problem) is perform some other maintence action so they get reimbursed from PCNA. Good ideal to check obvious things first (if you can) before bringing the car into the dealer. Very true.

Good to know, thanks. I wonder why plastic on 6 speed's and metal on tips?

If I can quickly check to see if the spark plugs are torqued properly it will save me a trip, also the noise is intermittent so there's only about a 50/50 chance it will be there when at the dealership. If the plugs are tight then I'll have to bring it in for sure.

Excellent...thanks :)

Are the spark plugs on the 997S visable and or easily acceessable from the top of the engine so I can check them or only from under the car? Thanks

Anyone know of any 997's making this noise? Thanks

Thanks to Phillip I found this thread. My 07 997S is getting this intermittent chirpping sound too; my car has about 7000 miles and I've been noticing it for the last 2000 miles or so. I'd apprciate any more info anyone may have. Thanks