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  1. JFP in PA
    You can use a smoke test to find intake systems leak.
  2. JFP in PA
    P0441 code is EVAP purge valve, alongside the drive side intake manifold tubes. P2281 Code is most likely an air leak between the MAF and the throttle body, the code generally means that the powertrain control module (PCM) has detected a degree of airflow at the mass airflow (MAF) sensor which does not exist at the throttle body.
  3. JFP in PA
    Only proves that even blind squirrel finds and acorn every once in a while........................
  4. JFP in PA
    Running the wrong juice in these gearboxes can get real expensive real quick.........😉
  5. JFP in PA
    It could, but failing hydraulic tensioners typically cause excessive start up noise, not deviation value problems. As you would be removing the hydraulic tensioners to replace the pads, it would be a good time to update them, just be careful as the tensioners are not all the same and cannot be interchanged.
  6. JFP in PA
    Perhaps, but then every day you get to make all new friends..........................😱
  7. JFP in PA
    They have a snap on ball connector at the transmission end, which wear with time and become loose:
  8. JFP in PA
    Different, but not my taste. Sorry!
  9. JFP in PA
    Unfortunately, this is a common sign of wear on the chain pads between the cams, which requires replacing the pads and retiming the cams:
  10. JFP in PA
    The factory fluid is the way to go with these gearboxes. I would change the fluid and see how the gearbox responds; if you still have the second gear issue, I would be looking at the detent.
  11. JFP in PA
    First of all, these transmissions are very sensitive to the lubricant used; over the years, we have had numerous cars come into the shop with everything from noise complaints to poor shifting issues (particularly in the cold), and for the most part everyone was cured by thoroughly draining the lube out of the gearbox and then refilling with the factory fluid. Most people do not realize that Porsche factory lube, which is a full synthetic, is produced to Porsche specs, and does not conform to aftermarket product specs. At one time, we inquired of several major lube companies if they had an exact match product, and were uniformly told that, “No, Porsche uses a unique specification lubricant, and the brand market is too small for us to produce a similar product.” That said, even the factory fill cannot correct existing wear issues, or mechanical issues. Second gear pop out is a well known problem which can often be corrected by installing an updated detent part like the Gbox fix.
  12. JFP in PA
    You will be happy with the Stant stuff, some of mine is over 30 years old and still work like new. Never hurts to buy quality, especially with tools. Amazon is always a great source of both parts and tools.
  13. JFP in PA
    First of all, welcome to RennTech The clutch is either slipping or it isn't; there are no in between on this. Regardless of why, you need to pull the car apart and look at it to see what kind of condition it is in. Then you will start the "while you are in there" items like the RMS, IMS bearing, and AOS unit; all items that would require either pulling it back apart down the road, or in the case of the AOS, several hours of tedious effort to replace a device that could have been done in about 5 min. while you had the trans out. Good luck.
  14. JFP in PA
    Start by running voltage drop test across the primary battery cables. The cables and their ends can look great, but have internal corrosion in the cable itself which can lead to all sorts of problems. If you see more than 0.5V drop on any cable, it needs to be replaced. I would also load test the battery, just to be sure it is in good order.
  15. JFP in PA
    Unfortunately, what you read online is a distillate; you only see the small number of complaints, not the majority of those that are happy with their choices. As long as the vehicle has been appropriately serviced and not had the living Hell beat out of it, you will probably be fine. Early PDK issues were mostly software and/or abuse related; once Porsche got the software issues corrected, the PDK has proven to be reliable.
  16. JFP in PA
    Sorry, but some do exactly that. You can test a given model by locking the car and arming the security system. Wait about five min. and unlock the door with key fob, but don't touch anything. If it has the feature, it will relock the car and arm the security system all by itself after a few min. have passed.
  17. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech Double (or multiple) posting and "bumping" previous post are not allowed under the rules of the forum you agreed to when you joined. Please be patient, and if one of the board moderators or members knows of a workable solution, they will respond.
  18. JFP in PA
    I think you are mixing things; The air powered Maddox cooling system tool is for filling the system under vacuum. While it will indicate the presence of leaks as a loss of vacuum, it is not useful for locating them, for that you need to be able to pressurize the system to its rated level, and then look for wherever coolant is coming out. This can be accelerated by adding a UV dye to the coolant, which will glow when hit with UV light, a common shop procedure. As for where Maddox tools are made, Maddox tools is one of many registered trademarks of Harbor Freight (details here: https://trademarks.justia.com/870/58/maddox-87058197.html) I think the Maddox you are thinking of is Maddox Metal Works, Dallas, which produce equipment for the food processing, aerospace & defense, oil field & steel mill equipment and other industries (http://www.maddoxmetalworks.com/aboutus.htm). As for where Harbor Freight sources their tools, they state "All of our tools are designed and built in partnership with the same factories that many of our top leading competitors use." In reality, if you order three or more of these tools from HF, you get a complimentary order of Dim sum. 😱
  19. JFP in PA
    The one from harbor freight is cheaper for a reason, it is not well made as the Stant, but the choice is yours.
  20. JFP in PA
    We have used the Stant pressure testing system for many, many years; well made and they are constantly adding new adaptor's. The one to fit your Boxster is actually listed as a VW unit, part number 12016, Amazon sells them :
  21. JFP in PA
    Sorry, but a a lot of hybrid electric motors are not 'field serviceable", meaning they have to go back to the manufacturer for just about anything other than software updates to the control system. As the result, no parts are available because they don't want them taken apart in the field. Used electric motors out of a suitable wreck is possible, but a great degree of caution and some specialized equipment may be needed to complete the swap as the vehicle's electric system carries enough amperage to severely injure or even kill someone that does not have expertise with them, or the right safety equipment.
  22. JFP in PA
    My pleasure. Loren originally set up this site to provide both solid technical information, and perhaps more importantly, a place were knowledge could be shared, in order to help all members learn more about their vehicles and systems, so that they as owners could both take care of them and get the most enjoyment from them. It has always been our pleasure and a privilege to help those who wish to gain and apply that knowledge. 😉
  23. JFP in PA
    Like oil, how fast a coolant breaks down depends upon several factors, including how and where a car is driven, and the condition of the cooling system (existing corrosion levels, etc.) when the fresh coolant was added, so each vehicle can be different. Realistically, most coolants tend to be on a downward curve at about 5-6 years, and a candidate for replacement. But the inherent variability is why you check and test things. Acids attack metals, and tend to attach softer metals like aluminum faster that hard metals like steel; so the presence of a hot, acidic solution running through an alloy engine is not a good thing. Most people also forget that the cooling fins in radiators (and oil to water oil coolers) are thin aluminum, which can quickly corrode through and give you leaks.
  24. JFP in PA
    We always used distilled water, which we purchased from a local super market for about a buck a gallon. Problem with using tap water is the minerals it contains, everything from sodium to calcium (from the hardness), and even some other metal ions, all of which are bad for the coolant long term, and both lead to corrosion and coolant breakdown. Starting with fresh coolant and distilled water, which is what Porsche always recommended, keeps the system clean and the coolant working longer. There are a lot of really good coolants out there; Porsche's factory stuff is excellent, but even in the aftermarket products like Prestone, Zerex, Peak, and Pentosin are all excellent products, and there are even store brands like NAPA's Long-life all types coolant are also a good choice. Most are silica free, advanced OAT technology products, which are designed for modern alloy engines. Sticking with the factory stuff is usually a very safe bet.
  25. JFP in PA
    Porsche released a technical bulletin on this code, entitled "Complaint - Red Hybrid Warning Message Appears in the Instrument Cluster: Performing Guided Fault Finding Before Doing Any Other Work (106/19)", which cautions against making decisions on replacing the electric motor for this exact code until "As soon as at least one of the specified fault codes is stored as a passive fault in the fault memory, always perform guided fault finding using the PIWIS Tester before doing any other work in order to avoid incorrect repairs – in particular, replacing the electric motor unnecessarily." I would ask them if they have followed these guidelines before making their determination. Good luck.
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