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  1. White987S
    Any mods? What engine air filter? Stock or aftermarket? Maybe the prior owner modded the intake and removed/changed the intake plate (forget what it's called).
  2. White987S
    Talk to one of the owners like Darin. Great guys. Well respected in the Porsche community. They offer some very nice Ceramic Coatings for the Fister mods too. Good luck. Pricing: $295 for the mods to your existing mufflers $225 for a Ceramic coating (optional).....a few different colors, too
  3. White987S
    Look into the Fister mods from FD Motorsports, but they may be too tame for you. Maybe when you get older.:)
  4. White987S
    Search for the "red clip" to insert into the top lock mechanism.
  5. White987S
    FYI. Many of the Turbos are also AWD. Most recently the 993, 996, 997 and now the 991 series.
  6. White987S
    Yes, a proper Carrera 4 is AWD. This does not mean that the car you are looking at is correct. Maybe it's just an added badge (poser).
  7. White987S
    What did the folks say on the "Bob The Oil Guy" web site? There is nearly zero sodium in Mobil. In my factory fill (Mobil 0W40) my April 2014 reading was 8 ppm. My May 2015 reading with Mobil 5W50 was 5 ppm. Your readings are not normal. Something is going on with intermix.
  8. White987S
    I am using the L&N plug in my 9A1 motor (same motor as you) 2014 991S. Fits right. "Ridiculously expensive"? Really?? It's $25.75.
  9. White987S
    Buy 3 litres bottles from places like Sunset Porsche. About $40/quart OE fluid 75W90. Smart move to do this project early. Send a sample out to Blackstone Labs if you like to read and collect UOA data. Make sure you know where the fill plug is, and that you can get is loosened, before you start your DIY project.
  10. White987S
    Also, only use an OE Porsche water pump, no aftermarket stuff. Replace thermostat at the same time, and serpentine belt. Good time to do a coolant flush, you'll need 3 gallons Porsche coolant and 3 gallons of distilled water.
  11. White987S
    Do Used Oil Analysis (UOAs) if you really want to know the answer to your questions. But, it appears normal.
  12. White987S
    I'm sure they do. They have a vested interest in DT40's success. Stay with the Motul. It's an EXCELLENT Porsche approved oil. Prior to carrying DT40, L&N's highest recommended oil was Motul's 5W40 Excess. FYI. Lastly, if you decide to switch to the DT40, Jake Raby recommends a "flush" process with another Joe Gibbs product prior to the DT40. I forget which product, but it might be the BR30 or BR40 product. Do your research first. I think they want you to run the flush oil a few hundred miles, drain it, and then re-fill with the DT40. The reasoning here is that DT40's additive package fights with many other additive packages out there, and the full effect is not realized until the flush is done. Another reason to stay with your current Motul.
  13. White987S
    Joe Gibbs (oil chemist guru is a guy name Lake) has been working on this oil with Jake Raby (Flat Six Innovations) many years. They are on their 5th or 6th revision of this oil now. The most recent is in yet again another new bottle design. Visit the 986Forum.com for a recent discussion. An oil bottle is not impenetrable. It's probably HDPE (high density poly ethylene). Good moisture, air, and light protection. The shelf life on Mobil is like 5 years for unopened containers. I'd expect the same from the Driven (JG product). https://mobiloil.com/en/search?q=shelf%20life That said, I rather use the Motul 8100 ExCess 5W40 oil over the DT40. It's every bit as good, or better than JG. Porsche approved. JG is not, if that matters to you. And better than Mobil 0W40 for sure. Not cheap. Sounds easier for you to obtain, and may be "fresher". If you can get Mobil 5W50 in your part of the world, use it or the Motul. Change every year or every 5-7,000 miles.
  14. White987S
    When I recently reviewed Mobil 0W40 UOA's the sodium levels have not changed. They were inline with your prior 2 readings (5 and 7). Your new reading of 69 is not normal, and not due to a Mobil reformulation. Also ask Blackstone to re-test your sample, if they can, ASAP. They are very good about this kind of stuff. Maybe they made an error, of Jimmy was eating chips, too.:) Good luck.
  15. White987S
    Hope you sort this out soon, and the fix is easy. One of the many reasons I really like doing regular and consistent UOA's. You can really learn and spot a lot of potential issues with your motor. I'd also suggest you post your Blackstone report on "Bob Is The Oil Guy" site, and ask for feedback on the sodium level. This will teach you not to eat pretzels while changing your oil.:)
  16. White987S
    The failure rate of water pumps is 100%. It's just a matter of time & when. You want to run a high speed DE event. Be safe, and enjoy the event. You don't want to compromise your safety nor the safety of the other drivers you share the track with. Not to mention the downtime for the track personnel who might have to clean up your coolant leak in a failure event. You want to be on the track, improving your skills, not in the paddock replacing a pump.
  17. White987S
    I would not run a DE until you sort out the water pump issue, first. Only use an OE Porsche water pump. No aftermarket stuff. Replace thermostat, coolant (3 gallons plus 3 gallons distilled water) and serpentine belt all at the same time.
  18. White987S
    Do you use a Porsche (or C-Tek) battery maintainer when not being driven? Easy to use. Plug into cigarette lighter, close the door. Done. I see you're in MN. Did you store it during the winter? On a battery maintainer?
  19. White987S
    Keep in mind the torque spec on these magnetic drain plugs is pretty low. 19ft.lbs. for the L&N version. Don't know if this played into it. Did you use the proper crush washer?
  20. White987S
    Is your car recently coming out of winter hibernation? I'd say dead animal. Pull your cabin and engine air filters. Start looking around. Did you this car last year too??
  21. White987S
    Contact Darin at FD Motorsports. He may be able to salvage your PSE with a little surgery, and provide a great sounding exhaust in constant sport mode without drone. And ceramic powder coat a few different colors. Good luck. http://fdmotorsports.net/fister-exhaust-997-one
  22. White987S
    7 Hours to straighten the frame? That seems low. They should need to remove and replace the motor. That's 20 hours right there. Are they quoting it with engine removal? Ask them how are they going to straighten the frame with the motor in? If it's a rear frame rail, the motor needs to come out. Yes, years ago the "magic number" was about 50". Now it is much closer to the 80% number they told you. Do they have the airbags in the quote? Who's repair quote is this? The insurance? Or the repair facility? Once the repair facility quotes the damage repairs, it will exceed $12K.
  23. White987S
    Exhaust clamps? Motor mounts? Damaged muffler baffle? Do you have PSE?
  24. White987S
    Water pump? Serpentine belt? Pulley? What is your maintenance history????
  25. White987S
    Why are you so concerned about your rear spoiler. Your car is likely totaled. Hope I'm wrong. I'm no expert, but if you hit a car in front of you, you are at fault, too, for that car.
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