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  1. JFP in PA
    +1 Mike is spot on............
  2. JFP in PA
    To do it properly, you will need to determine the heat transfer capacity of the original Tip center radiator, and mount enough air/oil capacity coolers in front of the outside radiators to make up for it. Unfortunately, this will also reduce the outside radiators capacity to some degree as well, leading to a "running hot" situation. You are somewhat in a "no win" situation as these cars were never designed to run a Tip without the center radiator…….
  3. JFP in PA
    If you are pulling the IMS bearing, the shaft is typically full of oil and it will drain all over the place if you do not have a catch pan handy. In any case, I would strongly suggest changing the oil and filter when you are done with this project............
  4. JFP in PA
    Safest thing is to use the OEM coolant, which you can get from Sunset, a board sponser if I am not mistaken..........
  5. JFP in PA
    If your engine blows with a quality 10W-40 in it, no oil was going to be able to help it.............. And, by-the-by, Syntec 10W-40 holds ACEA A3, B3, B4; and the B4 specifically addresses its ability to hold up under high temp/high shear with fuel dilution conditions.....
  6. JFP in PA
    I think that the brand of oil you have been using is known to have lousy film strengths, dismal ability to hold up under shear and temperatures, and often shows TBN values indicating it's toast in as little as 3,000 miles of easy driving. The 10w-40 Syntec is just the opposite, holding up well for much longer. Give it a try.....
  7. JFP in PA
    Considering where you live, go the Castrol Syntec 10W-40, you just might be surprised at the difference............. Castrol currently only offer the Edge in North America in 5w and 10W-30 weights; it also does not offer the Edge Sport products here either, and currently had not plans to introduce it according to my Castrol rep.......
  8. JFP in PA
    2000 986's still had dipsticks; check it to see how full it is. As Mike noted, you can get about a quart out by pulling the filter cannister..........
  9. JFP in PA
    About half an hour if you do it correctly............
  10. JFP in PA
    I would be looking for a warped disc; check them for run out using a dial indicator..........
  11. JFP in PA
    If the dealer has correctly checked the external linkage, and nothing is wrong, it is time to pull the gear box............. A good time to upgrade your IMS and RMS as well.....
  12. JFP in PA
    It should. The only caveat it to keep the Durametric current on upgrades as Porsche seems to keep adding stuff with each model year (e.g.: DFI controls). You can also drop Durametric an email to see what they have to say…………..
  13. JFP in PA
    Wow 20 Hours, you can pull it -- and be down to the crank and start putting it all back together long before 20 hours :-) mike That's what I was thinking Mike, if I had a tech take 20 hours to do an IMS/RMS retread, he wouldn't be working here very long............... One thing you need to be cognizant of is that most dealerships still think you have to “split the cases” on all IMS jobs, which is obviously not the case.........a bad pun to say the least.........
  14. JFP in PA
    That is ridiculous………….. Pulling the gear box (on a lift with all the necessary tools) is a couple of hours job. Granted, the Tip complicates the process a bit, but I have no idea what they are going to be doing for 20 hours………..
  15. JFP in PA
    No, you do not need to drop the engine, just the trans. Have you done one of these before? Is yours a three chain or five chain engine (Pre or post 2003)? This more than just about swapping parts.................
  16. JFP in PA
    Loren, from the desritption on the mods on his car, I think the shop replaced the OEM central radiator for the Tip with an intercooler assembly and then added and air to oil trans cooler in front of one of the side radiators to make up for it. Not an ideal set up.
  17. JFP in PA
    More common that Porsche, and some other Boxster websites, would like to admit. There is an aftermarket replacement bearing assembly designed to reduce the probability of it reoccurring (recently written up in Excellence magazine) which many have had great success with, and some nay-sayers claim is pure commercial "clap trap". Read up on the subject.................
  18. JFP in PA
    Sorry, but it has all the indicators of an IMS failure (rear bearing on the intermediate shaft fails, cam chains lose tension, one or more cams jump time, valves make contact with pistons, instant boat anchor). Usually, this requires either a new engine, or an extensive rebuild............
  19. JFP in PA
    Actually, a far more useful suggestion would be to buy a quality battery maintainer and use it when the car is going to sit…………
  20. JFP in PA
    This is done using a PIWIS unit, which tells the DME (amongst other things) to ignore the second O2 sensors (a traditional "fix" for the CEL on US cars that run headers without the second sensor). I am not aware of any other system that can correctly change this..................... I've seen multiple cars in the shop that have had this done, none exhibited the issues you mention.
  21. JFP in PA
    Yes............
  22. JFP in PA
    No, I don't have the part numbers, but they were OEM parts and the kit instructions said it would fit either a base or S 986. That is why I wondered why you had sizing issues.............
  23. JFP in PA
    Steve, I'm not sure what size issue you are referring to; I've done a couple of these using kits from Suncoast that came with the correct hoses, and everything fit fine...........
  24. JFP in PA
    Possibly one or more of the chain tensioners bleeding down. Often goes away by switching to a slightly heavier oil, like Castrol Syntec 10W-40. If heavier oil does not help, it will need more significant mechanical help……..
  25. JFP in PA
    Flow is outside to inside..................
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