Shark Attack

Another PO slap in the face.... this is the blinker from my 1999 porsche 996. I was having issue with the rate of blink on my turn signals but only on the drivers side and when the 4-ways where on.

Well tonight I got a chance to dig in to this an here is what I found.
I say it time and time again. Much like american antifreeze that will actually break down the german rubber and plastic, So will the american blinker fluid.

You can tell its the american product due to the fact it is clear. (german is a blood red) Well the PO along with his great cheapness and wizdom, like he did the anti freeze ran his little butt to pep boys and they gave him american BF. It appears it has broken down the seal in this side and it has leaked into the lens.

I do hope I am in time to save the rest of the housings. at $689.00 each this could add up fast.

So anyway.. I am off to the dealer (70 miles away) for some blinktosin.... Does anyone know how many oz it takes? at 12$ an oz I dont want to buy more than I need. Anyone have any tips on filling it.?.

Draining it was a real bitch. Remove the bumper cover and it was still hard to get to..... I made the tool for the plug out of some popsickly sticks.. Worked great

redridge

I thought there are drain hose for the BF? Maybe yours are clogged.

mpd425

Sorry to see this. You can order your replacement blinker fluid here but i think they are sold out right now.

Blinker Fluid

falcon7x7

Anybody know where I can purchase some prop wash?

wyovino

How about replacing with LED (Linseed and Elderberry Dielectric) oil?

Shark Attack

Ill be taking a lesson tomorrow. I can pick you up some... Do you care if its east or west brand?

twebb

Make sure you get a can of compression while you are at it...

ivangene

Kyle, for real...(since I cant tell from your close up pics) is that part of your headlight assy?

did you say you removed the bumper cover?

or is this all kidding... anyhow...dont just be taking pictures of that EPA spill and not showing the hazmat cleanup effort

Divot

It's the small triangle piece on the headlight assembly. Once the fluid leaks, you need a replacement. I think it was $17.

ivangene

that's what I thought, but he stated he removed the bumprer cover to access it

"Draining it was a real bitch. Remove the bumper cover and it was still hard to get to..... I made the tool for the plug out of some popsickly sticks.. Worked great "

I was really hoping he was kidding

Shark Attack

This is correct.

I was actually re-fitting my front bumber cover. I am not happy with the fit ever since I replaced the horns. When I removed my head lamps I saw one of my tri angle corners are cracked.... and taking on Bio degradable blinker fluid.

I couldnt help but to think how great a blinker fluid write up it would make. Complete with pictures for proof.

Shark Attack

what re you doing up so early? You on my coast this week?

ivangene

AWE -

as for up early, my alignment guy gets to the shop REAL EARLY.... I amtaking the car in as soon as he emails me...new tires/alingment today

Kazual99

In addition to the prop wash, you will need a can of vortex generator oil and a left-handed adjustable wrench

Sneaky Pete

Look in the back ground of the pics! Are those new wheels waiting to go on? Fes up.