Finally Got a 997 2S but...

[slahti]

2006

911 S - Coupe

38,000 miles

Hello all Got a Sweet deal after saving over 4 years on a 06 911 S with 38k

The car has been checked out by a local tech German Tech (they work on GT2's) I can't seem to replicate this while in his shop.

When the car starts I get a 1 second squeal almost sounds like belt slip, so I did have him replace the belt, but it is still there maybe once a day, course it's intermittent happens in High and Low humidity.

Any thoughts or feedback would be welcomed.

Yes I am a newbie but I CAN'T BELIEVE I finally own a 911 squeal or no squeal :P

Thanks,

Stephen

Edited November 16, 2009 by slahti

[Loren]

:welcome:

I would check the oil pressure relief valve.

[kevin9]

:welcome:

I would check the oil pressure relief valve.

I have a 2004 Cayenne Turbo, and the exact same anomaly has befallen me. It only occurs at initial start-up, in the fall and winter months. But, after the vehicle is warm (temps up to normal), subsequent start-ups are normal. :huh:

[slahti]

:welcome:

I would check the oil pressure relief valve.

Got it. So when you say check should I look for wear, leaks ??? Would you guys recommend a fair online source for parts.

BTW Pretty cool to post without any sarcasm as a reply. Great forum I'm off to donate. :thumbup:

Thanks

[Loren]

:welcome:

I would check the oil pressure relief valve.

Got it. So when you say check should I look for wear, leaks ??? Would you guys recommend a fair online source for parts.

BTW Pretty cool to post without any sarcasm as a reply. Great forum I'm off to donate. :thumbup:

Thanks

Well the spring and or piston (on the valve) could be sticking or bad.

This was a (TSB corrected) problem on some 987's but I had not heard of it on a 997 yet.

This sure sounds the same if it only happens when the oil is cold.

[wvicary]

Just a thought but could it be the starter bendix bushing?

[Joel Pirela]

It's probably the starter not pulling the gear after the engine is turned and running. I had that and after replacing the starter the car is fine...

[slahti]

Thanks for all the feedback.

Will keep everyone posted as to what fixes it... if and hopefully when that occurs. ;)

[slahti]

Well finally caught this sound on my iPhone. Of course didn't do it in the shop. I did pass on the forum suggestions to him and he checked oil pressure relief valve and belts.

I am talking at the beginning but you can hear the squeal on start :

Sound File Link

This might be a first 997-1 squeal caught on iPhone.

Thanks Guys, :help:

[phillipj]

Interesting... B) Doesn't sound like the same sound as my 996 when the starter was bad. :huh: But that doesn't mean it's not the starter..Hopefully someone else will chime in with an answer now that you have posted the sound.......

[wvicary]

I'll put my money on the starter drive.

[slahti]

Murphy's Law and to my amazement haven't heard the sound since I posted it. I have read with a Porsche to not worry so much unless a sound\issue is occurring frequent enough that it can be traced. After spending 50k can't really afford to start swapping parts

Thoughts on this??

Thanks Again Guys

Edited December 17, 2009 by slahti