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Forum: 987 Forum
03-15-2016, 11:06 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 51,148
Posted By paradigm79

Possibly for the same reason I did...I bought...

Possibly for the same reason I did...I bought into what LN was "selling" which was 100% filtration due specifically to the lack of filter bypass valve. After I discovered the pressure reduction I...
Forum: 987 Forum
03-15-2016, 03:09 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 51,148
Posted By paradigm79

You're welcome, although I can't say I agree with...

You're welcome, although I can't say I agree with your theory on exactly what's going on because many spin on oil filters including the 1042 I was using based on LN's recommendation don't have an...
Forum: 987 Forum
12-13-2015, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,061
Posted By paradigm79

Another PM sent.

Another PM sent.
Forum: 987 Forum
12-06-2015, 07:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,061
Posted By paradigm79

PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: 987 Forum
12-06-2015, 03:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,061
Posted By paradigm79

Mvez, Do you still have this rear bar for...

Mvez,

Do you still have this rear bar for sale? If so, does it include the bushings, collars, and adjustable drop links?
Forum: 997 Forum
03-20-2014, 09:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 22,942
Posted By paradigm79

utkinpol, Any resolution to this? I am...

utkinpol,

Any resolution to this? I am seeing a similar problem after the factory catalyst (complete header) was replaced. Trying to determine if the rear O2 is causing it due to an oxygen leak...
Forum: 987 Forum
11-19-2013, 07:12 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 51,148
Posted By paradigm79

I agree. I went through everything reasonable...

I agree. I went through everything reasonable and maybe a little beyond. Ever since I've just been driving it as it was intended and enjoying every howling minute of it.
Forum: 987 Forum
03-28-2013, 01:46 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 51,148
Posted By paradigm79

I removed the useless stop watch in the sport...

I removed the useless stop watch in the sport chrono pod and installed my own full sweep electric OP gauge. It reads from an unused port in the heads, same exact location as the factory OP reads...
Forum: 987 Forum
03-28-2013, 12:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 51,148
Posted By paradigm79

Been a while since I updated and I hate finding...

Been a while since I updated and I hate finding dead end threads so i wanted to close this out. I believe this is now solved with a simple fix...remove the LN Engineering spin on adapter and NAPA...
Forum: 987 Forum
10-08-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 51,148
Posted By paradigm79

It may not be the gearbox in your case or mine. ...

It may not be the gearbox in your case or mine. As I've said, in my case its been very difficult to tell for everyone who has tried (dealership mechanics, independent porsche mechanics, gearhead...
Forum: 987 Forum
10-06-2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 51,148
Posted By paradigm79

No unfortunately not, but I'm still working on...

No unfortunately not, but I'm still working on it. It is very difficult to pinpoint where the sound is coming from, many people have tried and even using a stethoscope. It sounded as it maybe was...
Forum: 987 Forum
07-27-2012, 11:44 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 51,148
Posted By paradigm79

I agree on the oil supply comment, especially...

I agree on the oil supply comment, especially since it does not appear that the spring bits came from inside the tensioner. More debris could be blocking the flow or whatever it came from is now...
Forum: 987 Forum
07-27-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 51,148
Posted By paradigm79

Well, pulled out the 1-3 tensioner and found a...

Well, pulled out the 1-3 tensioner and found a ton more spring debris and the piston was scored pretty far up making it appear the tensioner had traveled close to its limits. Pretty confident I had...
Forum: 987 Forum
07-19-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 51,148
Posted By paradigm79

Not too drastic really, considering the symptoms...

Not too drastic really, considering the symptoms fit and the spring debris I found is of the size typical of a check valve which the tensioners have. And all the pros have no idea what the noise is...
Forum: 987 Forum
07-18-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 51,148
Posted By paradigm79

I finally got the time and parts all on hand to...

I finally got the time and parts all on hand to go check all 3 tensioners and replace them if needed. Is it necessary to lock the cams on a 3 chain motor if only removing one tensioner at a time? I...
Forum: 987 Forum
07-09-2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,192
Posted By paradigm79

Your symptoms sounds substantially like mine. I...

Your symptoms sounds substantially like mine. I have tried 0W-40, 5W-40, and now 5W-50 and none of them made a difference I don't think, but it may have gotten worse with 5W-50. Since my tapping...
Forum: 987 Forum
07-09-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 51,148
Posted By paradigm79

No not yet. I simply haven't had time to work on...

No not yet. I simply haven't had time to work on it lately. I will be inspecting/cleaning/replacing chain tensioners soon. If that's doesn't work I will be removing the cam covers next to have a...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
06-04-2012, 09:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,257
Posted By paradigm79

In short, it doesn't have Varioram it has...

In short, it doesn't have Varioram it has Variocam, and there are few different versions out there. What year is your car?

You can watch cam deviation and you can also watch actual cam angle. ...
Forum: 987 Forum
04-09-2012, 07:02 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 51,148
Posted By paradigm79

Well after taking it to the indy shop and getting...

Well after taking it to the indy shop and getting a full physical the consensus is timing chain slap/snatch. According to the mechanic, he called everyone he knows to discuss the symptoms and noise...
Forum: 987 Forum
03-27-2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 51,148
Posted By paradigm79

Yeah I guess it could be a broken spring, but...

Yeah I guess it could be a broken spring, but myself and just about everyone else thinks it would definitely throw some CEL codes and run much rougher, especially at high RPM whereas mine only idles...
Forum: 987 Forum
03-26-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 51,148
Posted By paradigm79

Yeah I pretty much agree with everything you say....

Yeah I pretty much agree with everything you say. If nothing else I'm learning a lot about the systems on this car and I've been thinking about getting a stock flash to eliminate that variable as...
Forum: 987 Forum
03-24-2012, 02:45 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 51,148
Posted By paradigm79

Fuel additives to free up sticky valves has not...

Fuel additives to free up sticky valves has not done the trick, so I'm back to the drawing board. I still have yet to get any CEL or engine related codes through my Durametric but I still wonder if...
Forum: 987 Forum
02-29-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 51,148
Posted By paradigm79

Yeah, I wasn't either when he first said it and...

Yeah, I wasn't either when he first said it and asked him a lot of follow up questions. But like I said in the very first post, this intermittent noise was also accompanied by a slight hunting at...
Forum: 987 Forum
02-28-2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 51,148
Posted By paradigm79

Yep, at least that's what I called it, maybe...

Yep, at least that's what I called it, maybe clutch release bearing is a more appropriate name.

Finally, an indy porsche shop opened up somewhat near me so I buttoned the car up and made the drive...
Forum: 987 Forum
02-28-2012, 08:17 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 51,148
Posted By paradigm79

OK, thanks for the tip. I will take a look into...

OK, thanks for the tip. I will take a look into that as well. I drove the car into work today with the aluminum cover panels on the front and top of the engine, but I left the carpet covers off so...
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