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Forum: 996 Forum
01-11-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,540
Posted By j-mann

I sent off another oil sample to Blackstone Labs...

I sent off another oil sample to Blackstone Labs after 510 miles on the new Joe Gibbs DT40 oil. The results came back today showing sodium at only 24. This seems to indicate that the previous...
Forum: 996 Forum
01-03-2013, 11:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,540
Posted By j-mann

Thanks for all the input. My potassium was at 2...

Thanks for all the input. My potassium was at 2 and water % was at 0.0. I am going to send samples to Blackstone and also to another lab next week. It obviously be would be nice if my sodium...
Forum: 996 Forum
01-02-2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,540
Posted By j-mann

Blackstone said that the sodium in this sample...

Blackstone said that the sodium in this sample may show antifreeze, but may also be an additive. Has anyone had sodium near this level in an analysis?
Forum: 996 Forum
01-02-2013, 11:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,540
Posted By j-mann

high sodium in oil analysis - opinions?

I recently received an oil report from Blackstone showing Sodium at 106 ppm. This on Castrol Syntec 5/50 with 1850 miles of use. 55k on the car and all other element numbers seem good.

What do...
Forum: 996 Forum
12-27-2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,149
Posted By j-mann

Bentley Manual and a new third brake light...

Bentley Manual and a new third brake light assembly.
Forum: 996 Forum
12-24-2012, 03:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 949
Posted By j-mann

Third Brake Light not working - Cabriolet

My third brake light on my cab was not working. This is the brake light on the convertible top cover, not the one on the spoiler. I actually has no power at the plug.

I moved my top to a...
Forum: 996 Forum
12-04-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 968
Posted By j-mann

Thank you Certainly wasn't looking for a...

Thank you

Certainly wasn't looking for a green one but this caught my eye.

Happy 1 year to you as well!


Appreciate it!

I know, right.
Forum: 996 Forum
12-03-2012, 01:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 968
Posted By j-mann

Cool 1 year anniversary of 996 buy

It's been 1 year since the purchase of my '01 Cab! Now at 55k. Not new to Porsche, ('77, '79, '87 911's) The is a truly great car! Nothing but routine maintenance and miles with smiles. Check it...
Forum: 996 Forum
12-02-2012, 08:04 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 12,908
Posted By j-mann

If the dealer did an engine detail and got the...

If the dealer did an engine detail and got the alternator too wet, it could have been the cause of the failure.
Forum: 996 Forum
11-30-2012, 09:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,502
Posted By j-mann

Talking My Bentley manual just arrived a few days ago,...

My Bentley manual just arrived a few days ago, but my wife wrapped it and put it under the Christmas tree. I may be forced to start a repair so I need to open it early.
Forum: 996 Forum
11-15-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 742
Posted By j-mann

Should I lock cams to replace tensioners?

I am planning to replace chain tensioners on my '01 3.4. Should i lock the cams in addition to locking the crank?
Forum: 996 Forum
06-09-2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,845
Posted By j-mann

I changed my water pump recently as a preventive...

I changed my water pump recently as a preventive thing. 52k. The impellers were Extremely brittle. Super glad I did it!
Forum: 996 Forum
05-28-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,681
Posted By j-mann

+1

+1
Forum: 996 Forum
05-20-2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,858
Posted By j-mann

I would be careful about always using the key in...

I would be careful about always using the key in the door to unlock / lock. Internal parts of the lock may not really be designed for constant use. If an internal component breaks, it may be a tow...
Forum: 996 Forum
05-14-2012, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 585
Posted By j-mann

I would guess that the problem is the window...

I would guess that the problem is the window regulator.
Forum: 996 Forum
05-10-2012, 09:46 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,035
Posted By j-mann

Does anyone have any data on the cooling of the...

Does anyone have any data on the cooling of the engine compartment?
Forum: 996 Forum
05-05-2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 768
Posted By j-mann

Do you have to remove the rear carpet area to do...

Do you have to remove the rear carpet area to do this?
Forum: 996 Forum
05-05-2012, 03:39 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,035
Posted By j-mann

Cool. Now we're getting somewhere. I am...

Cool. Now we're getting somewhere. I am interested if anyone has bother to look at the durametric readings. Anyone?
Forum: 996 Forum
05-05-2012, 10:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,103
Posted By j-mann

+1

+1
Forum: 996 Forum
05-05-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,035
Posted By j-mann

To get a little more scientific about the issue. ...

To get a little more scientific about the issue. Can a Durametric read the engine compartment temp? If so has anyone taken the readings with the spoiler in the up and down positions?
Forum: 996 Forum
05-03-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 878
Posted By j-mann

remember 8k is alot of smack. (ok sorry,...

remember 8k is alot of smack.

(ok sorry, wrong thread) Rennsport is in Sealy just west of Houston. I don't know if they do PPI.
Forum: 996 Forum
05-03-2012, 10:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,940
Posted By j-mann

Cool OK. Slow down and take a breath. Now, take that...

OK. Slow down and take a breath. Now, take that 8 grand that you almost saved and remember how great that felt.
Forum: 996 Forum
05-03-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,940
Posted By j-mann

Seriously - 8 grand. Sit down and count that out...

Seriously - 8 grand. Sit down and count that out in cold cash!! It's a fairly tall stack of 100's!
Forum: 996 Forum
05-03-2012, 02:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,940
Posted By j-mann

Wink 8 Large is alot of money to save by going with...

8 Large is alot of money to save by going with the 01! Both cars will be a blast to drive. Get the color you like. That is my unbiased opinion
Forum: 996 Forum
04-26-2012, 09:48 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 23,410
Posted By j-mann

I see the wind deflector mounts in the sides at...

I see the wind deflector mounts in the sides at my back seat. How far forward of the mounting holes does the windscreen come? In the up? and down position?

Thank you very much!!
J
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