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Forum: 996 Forum
04-16-2024, 03:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 882
Posted By Charles Navarro

I will second that we never see bore scoring on...

I will second that we never see bore scoring on bank one without bank two already being horribly scored. That's not to say you might find some sort of other damage or wear caused by something being...
Forum: 996 Forum
04-12-2024, 12:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 882
Posted By Charles Navarro

Skip's method is a good option, but it is still a...

Skip's method is a good option, but it is still a good idea to drop the sump on any engine you are inspecting, especially during a PPI. You'd be surprised what people have found in the sump on...
Forum: 987 Forum
04-11-2024, 07:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,442
Posted By Charles Navarro

Since you're in Canada, it's not convenient to...

Since you're in Canada, it's not convenient to have us send our custom block boxes to make shipping easy and safe, but we still have lots of people make it work.

What we used to tell people to do...
Forum: 981 Forum
04-08-2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,957
Posted By Charles Navarro

I apologize to those who may have had a leaky...

I apologize to those who may have had a leaky magnetic drain plug. In the years since we released them, we've sold tens of thousands and we have had reports of some leaking. Some have been a result...
Forum: 996 Forum
04-08-2024, 10:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,125
Posted By Charles Navarro

If you are running street tires on a stock car, I...

If you are running street tires on a stock car, I wouldn't worry about starvation when autocrossing your 996.
Forum: 987 Forum
03-25-2024, 11:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,968
Posted By Charles Navarro

The cylinders already suffer cracking as-is, so...

The cylinders already suffer cracking as-is, so over-boring them is a bad idea, even if you Nikasil plate them. That's why we don't recommend even direct plating the bores to keep them at the stock...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
03-21-2024, 01:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 428
Posted By Charles Navarro

All reman engines would have whatever IMS bearing...

All reman engines would have whatever IMS bearing was being used during that model year.

The larger non-serviceable IMS bearing would not be found on any replacement engine from Porsche until...
Forum: 981 Forum
03-21-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 595
Posted By Charles Navarro

That's either bore scoring or piston seizing,...

That's either bore scoring or piston seizing, both resulting with the same scoring/galling. I'm assuming they scoped it from the spark plug as I'm not exactly sure if you could get a scope in through...
Forum: 996 Forum
03-19-2024, 05:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,422
Posted By Charles Navarro

Yes, it does appear you had the eBay special. ...

Yes, it does appear you had the eBay special.

FWIW, that seller was banned from Rennlist many moons ago. He used to have a shop in IL before relocating to Florida.
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
03-17-2024, 12:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 564
Posted By Charles Navarro

It's unlikely going to be a blown head gasket....

It's unlikely going to be a blown head gasket. I've never seen a blown head gasket, even with an engine that was overheated severely.

It's going to be a cracked cylinder, cracked head, or failed...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
03-17-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 564
Posted By Charles Navarro

Dropping the sump would be my first...

Dropping the sump would be my first recommendation, but it's likely not going to tell you much other than if the engine will actually be rebuildable.
Forum: 996 Forum
02-29-2024, 06:14 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,683
Posted By Charles Navarro

Yup, sorry. The one in the middle and on the...

Yup, sorry. The one in the middle and on the right are indeed the correct ones to use. With all the emails and messages I am getting about filters I'm going to have an aneurism.
Forum: 996 Forum
02-29-2024, 05:10 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,683
Posted By Charles Navarro

Correct. Same goes for the 1348s shown...

Correct.

Same goes for the 1348s shown below:

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlist.com-vbulletin/1280x960/1348s_54d100a1d54892e9bdc068f2b94882d265d432b7.jpg

The 1348 on the left is the new...
Forum: 996 Forum
02-29-2024, 04:18 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,683
Posted By Charles Navarro

Yup, I've done this same exercise. First thing I...

Yup, I've done this same exercise. First thing I did when I saw the Chinese filter in receiving.

The USA-made 1042s have basically the same end cap as the 1348s. We've been using the 7 hole...
Forum: 996 Forum
02-29-2024, 01:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 852
Posted By Charles Navarro

We normally would recommend against using a 50wt...

We normally would recommend against using a 50wt with the spin on oil filter adapter. You can risk a flow restriction at cold start in colder climates. However M1 5w50 basically shears into a 40wt...
Forum: 996 Forum
02-29-2024, 01:44 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,683
Posted By Charles Navarro

Baldwin is definitely better than UFI.

Baldwin is definitely better than UFI.
Forum: 996 Forum
02-29-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,683
Posted By Charles Navarro

No FRAM filter should be used on any vehicle you...

No FRAM filter should be used on any vehicle you care anything about. :-)
Forum: 996 Forum
02-29-2024, 01:37 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,683
Posted By Charles Navarro

I have alerts set up, but this thread did not get...

I have alerts set up, but this thread did not get emailed to me, so I apologize. Until someone tags me in it or let's me know, I likely will not see it as I do not actively search through the forums.
Forum: 996 Forum
02-29-2024, 01:34 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,683
Posted By Charles Navarro

Thank you Skip. You summed up the exact reason...

Thank you Skip. You summed up the exact reason for my sending the email in the first place. It was not to cause a panic :-) The proper filters are still available.
Forum: 996 Forum
02-29-2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,683
Posted By Charles Navarro

We do not recommend the M1 filter. It is not on...

We do not recommend the M1 filter. It is not on our approved list of alternate filters.
Forum: 996 Forum
02-29-2024, 01:30 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,683
Posted By Charles Navarro

All the 1348s we just received from our supplier...

All the 1348s we just received from our supplier are made in the USA.
Forum: 996 Forum
02-29-2024, 01:29 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,683
Posted By Charles Navarro

If sourcing the equivalent Wix, do not use the...

If sourcing the equivalent Wix, do not use the Wix XP filters. The media is too restrictive, just like the Napa Platinum, M1, K&N Gold, and Royal Purple filters.
Forum: 996 Forum
02-29-2024, 01:28 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,683
Posted By Charles Navarro

We have had to use these from time to time....

We have had to use these from time to time. Unfortunately Mahle has switched pretty much all their filter production to China.

Just like Bosch moved all their injectors and Beru their coil packs...
Forum: 996 Forum
02-29-2024, 01:25 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,683
Posted By Charles Navarro

We have had approved alternate filters listed on...

We have had approved alternate filters listed on our website for the Napa Gold for years as we've had supply issues ever since Covid.

As stated, we still do have and can still get Napa Gold...
Forum: General Porsche Discussions Forum
02-24-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,817
Posted By Charles Navarro

Great recommendation on doing a PPI on a CPO car....

Great recommendation on doing a PPI on a CPO car. I dug up this old thread because I'm being asked more and more about the need for pre-purchase inspections. We've gone as far as to make a video on...
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