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  1. JFP in PA
    The only thing products like this do is make your wallet easier to sit on; don't waste your money................
  2. JFP in PA
    Because you can get it were you are (it is not available in North America due to its higher ZDDP levels), I would be looking at Castrol’s Pro Edge (not the regular Edge product, the “Professional” line), and I would try to obtain their 10W-60 grade because of the heat that you see. Really good oil, only wish we could get the Pro Edge line here……….
  3. JFP in PA
    Loren, while the dealer network is no longer stocking the 11s (due to the car’s changing over to the 202 post 2005, and the fact that the products can be mixed without issue), the 11s product is still readily available in the aftermarket (most NAPA stores stock it, and even discount it). We are able to obtain it in quantity whenever we need it. Mixing the 11s with the 202, or substituting the 202 for the 11s is not an issue, but there is a slight difference between the two products, mostly in viscosity, so we try and stay with the 11s for the pre 05 cars whenever possible.
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    Transmission coolers and differential coolers for cars with separate units are a fairly common item in racing circle’s as the gearboxes can get very hot. Requires setting up an electric pump capable of circulating the gear lube, braided lines and a cooler large enought to do the job somewhere where it can get air. Another approach is to use an oil/water inline cooler connected to the car’s coolant system, which can be much more compact as it does not need outside air to work.
  6. JFP in PA
    Glad you got it worked out.
  7. JFP in PA
    2005 was a transitional year, some M96/97 engines had an IMS bearing that could be removed without taking the entire engine apart, and others did not. The only way to know for sure which type you are working with is to pull the trans and flywheel and look at the IMS center bolt; if it is a 22MM, you cannot service it without total disassembly of the engine.
  8. JFP in PA
    +1 on Loren's comments. When you encounter low torque values (like the oil cooler fasteners at 7 ft. lb.), you should be using an inch pound torque wrewnch instead of a foot pount unit.
  9. JFP in PA
    +1 A lot of pople been screwed by these folks..................
  10. JFP in PA
    As much as some would like to debate the utility of the LN lower temp thermostat, it has proven to be a valuable addition to street driven cars. It significantly lowers the operational (steady state) temperatures, and even more importantly also lowers the oil temps. UoA’s have shown that oils stay in grade longer. And while some argue that water and fuel remain in the oil because of the lower coolant temps, again the UoA’s have totally refuted those claims as well. We have literally dozens of customers running them, both on the street and the track, and all the results have been totally positive…………………
  11. JFP in PA
    Freon is a gas at ambient temperatures, it would not create a puddle on the floor. That is most likely coolant.
  12. JFP in PA
    Both versions are capable of activating the pump for the bleeding/flushing on a 986.
  13. JFP in PA
    The ABS/PSM control system is a very expensive unit. If you get a used one, be careful, they are sensitive to dirt, moisture and corrosion, so know whom you are buying it from. You will also need access to a PST II/PIWIS or Durametric system to swap it out as it requires a special bleeding sequence and activation. Are you sure it isn't a cracked line? They are a lot cheaper.............
  14. JFP in PA
    Yes, it just pops off. If you need to "help it" come loose, try sliding something like a tongue depressor under the edge to get it started. Once you have the trim off, it works like this: Don't be concerned if you need to snap off the old bits as you will not be using them again...........
  15. JFP in PA
    The LN 160 stat is fine for the street, we have a lot of customers using them with no issues.
  16. JFP in PA
    It could be a defective hose, but that would be pretty rare.................
  17. JFP in PA
    Glad to hear you worked it out.
  18. JFP in PA
    I would agree with Maurice, move the clamps. If it still leaks, you may have a small bit of debris inside the hose that is keeping it from sealing. We have put several sets of these Precision modified tubes in for customers and not had any issues, so it has to be something small.
  19. JFP in PA
    Don't beat yourself up over it, "fecal matter occurs". When the fluid level gets low enough, and the car is on an angle, it is fairly easy to uncover one of the ports in the master cylinder and suck in some air without the low-level indicator lighting up. Flush the entire system and let us know how you make out..............
  20. JFP in PA
    Couple of possible alternatives: You may have just stripped the plug, which would just require its replacement; but you may have also stripped what it screws into. As you have no idea of the system's integrity (e.g.: if the plug will stay put or not), you need to have this looked at. If that plug drops out while on the road, the results could be a disaster.
  21. JFP in PA
    You sound like you had very low fluid (adding 250 ml is a lot), and now may have gottem air into the system. I would suggest getting the system flushed with new fluid, and see if the brakes recover. If not, you may need a new master cylinder.
  22. JFP in PA
    Cars with the Tiptronic are no more or less prone to IMS failures; fewer are reported simply because of the ratio of Tip cars to manual gearbox cars. RPM limits also do not factor into the failure either. The IMS bearing is believed to die because the seals on it fail and allow motor oil to wash the high pressure grease out of the normally sealed assembly, and then the trapped motor oil breaks down and the bearing has little, if any, lubrication. Obviously, this process is independent of the transmission type. If you would like to learn more about how this process takes place, I’d suggest the LN Engineering and Flat Six websites will provide you with more data than you probably really want to have.
  23. JFP in PA
    This is usually a mileage tripped alert (time for an oil change) rather than a trouble code, and can be cleared with the Durametric or Porsche systems only. If there is a real issue, the Drurametric system should also see that as well.
  24. JFP in PA
    You are assuming that the newest poster would bother to run a search and find it.........................
  25. JFP in PA
    Like most OEM’s, Porsche no longer prints any service manuals, but only makes them available online via subscription. You need to also be aware that Porsche has a reputation for severely protecting what they see as their intellectual property, so be careful buying pirated versions.
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