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  1. mikes_box
    i had my muffler modded like the fister mod at a local shop and once i got it i noticed that there is a rattle in the exhaust. it didn't have that before i got it modded so im thinking there is probably some welds or pieces of pipe in there from the cutting and welding process of the extra tubs. first questions, is how to get them out? i've been shaking and turning the mufflers in hopes it comes out but nothing. second question, if i just mount it with the stuff still in there will it get into the engine and damage it? third, can i just stick a long plastic hose and use a vacuum to suck it out? thanks
  2. mikes_box
    i spoke with a porsche mechanic previously about changing my clutch and the one thing i remember him saying was to depress the clutch pedal in a garage to see if you hear a squeak while depressing it... a squeak usually indicates that a clutch replacement is in the works...
  3. mikes_box
    the ticking sound is from the catalytic converters... its normal on all car... the ticking occurs as it cools... i got that smell as well and found out it was from a leaky coolant reservoir cap... see if you have the newest one... i think it ends in .04 ... if its an older cap it might just be a leak of cap as the unit vents...
  4. mikes_box
    so its ok to use diesel oil?
  5. mikes_box
    the P1128 and P1130 were the exact same codes I got when my AOS went boom in addition to tons of smoke.. not too hard to DIY so i would suggest doing it yourself and save some money.... i think sunset sells the parts for like $90 plus shipping... when mine went out i couldn't wait so picked one up from steade porsche in walnut creek for $103+ tax so not too bad would have come close to sunset after shipping and i didn't have to wait... once you've done the aos clean out the maf with cleaner and you should be good to go.....
  6. mikes_box
    if you don't mind sharing... what did that pretty car end up costing with you having to fix the water pump?
  7. mikes_box
    sounds like all you need is a new coolant cap... the old ones didn't have a good seal so if you have an older one then buy a new one and see if that fixes the problem. I had that happen to me after changing out the waterpump too and a new cap fixed the boiling over issue...
  8. mikes_box
    Unfortunately it sounds like the ims might have gone bye bye. That is what the rattling may have been. Let's hope not as that would mean a new engine..:
  9. mikes_box
    sorry... but those won't polish off... it burnt so in way is that going to polish off... you'll need to take off the front lens but they don't sell replacements for those lenses...
  10. mikes_box
    Any update on if this is a go?
  11. mikes_box
    Just wanted to know if anyone on here has a racing dynamic muffler on their 996 or 997? Want to know how you like the sound... Also any drone or resonnance? Tried googling it but nothing seems to come up with that brand.. Thanks
  12. mikes_box
    Might just be the aos... I had the same problem on the boxster and that's the most common diagnosis for smoke at start up... When mine went out it wouldn't stop smoking...
  13. mikes_box
    between $500-800 all day on ebay....
  14. mikes_box
    If you'd like to sell the k&n cold air... I'd be interested.. Send me a pm for price...
  15. mikes_box
    - What was the stupid sensor that was loose - I am geting the same codes 1124&26 as well most likely the aos... have that changed before it goes boom....
  16. mikes_box
    any aos diy for the 996
  17. mikes_box
    just wondering if the aos replacement the same procedure for the 996 as it is with the boxster? also is it the same part #? thanks.
  18. mikes_box
    looking at a 99 996 and was looking for an amp. i imagined it would be placed in the exact location the boxster amp would be but i guess i could be wrong. its easy to see the cd changer but no sign of amp. also looked at the option list and only saw 3. found one but can't seem to find or interpret the other two. here they are...c02, 236, the last one was 413 (18" classic wheels) wow this was not a highly optioned car...
  19. mikes_box
    The dansk sausage muffler has no drone. The ghl on the otherhand is a drone machine. The ghl will give you a headache if you're not use to it.
  20. mikes_box
    how would you know if the update is 01.06? i believe it was replaced in 02 or 03. also is there a positive or negative to having a traditional cable driven throttle vs. a egas? i have had a 97 boxster and a 00 box but didn't notice too much of a difference..
  21. mikes_box
    thinking of picking up a 99 but was wondering what the major differences were after the 99 came out... the car has had a new engine put in by dealer so i should be upgraded right?
  22. mikes_box
    The car is a private sale but car is located in auburn area. I'm in sf.
  23. mikes_box
    looking for a recommendation for a shop to do a ppi on a 996... also should a compression test be done?
  24. mikes_box
    thinking of picking up a 00 996 from having owned two previous 986 (97 and 00) was wondering if anyone here has done the same. i know there's a big difference in power but how about handling? doing the change as i have two young ones who keep fighting about who goes with daddy... are the issues in terms of engines the same in regards to the ims?
  25. mikes_box
    i had the p1128 and p1130 and mine was due to an AOS (air oil separator) gone to hell. i knew it was the aos since i had tons and i mean tons of smoke coming out of the exhaust at start up after shutting down when i saw the cel come on. i think the noise you may have been hearing is your waterpump going out and then causing the bearings and the belt to go with it... that would explain the overheating problem.. if the waterpump goes out it can cause the belt to break and the tensioners to get all messed up. i changed mine due to a minor leak and i mean minor (no fluid on the ground) just to prevent any major thing since it was gonna get replaced anyway in the future. my car only had 39k when i changed the waterpump and serpentine belt, and 40k when the aos went... so if you're at 90 i wouldn't be surprised that the waterpump and aos needs replacing... btw the waterpump and belt replacement was a diy and it took me and a buddy about 2 hours to complete with flushing out the coolant so i can imagine changing the belt and tensioner taking 12 hours...
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