2006 Cayman s valve adjust cost?
04-15-2016, 02:44 PM
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2006 Cayman s valve adjust cost?
Hi,
I am looking at a used 2006 Cayman S. The only real known issue is that it probably needs to have the valves adjusted. I have an 87 Carrera and that is common every 15k miles but was wondering how expensive it is for the Cayman S and should it be a big concern?
I know about the biggest issues with these cars, IMS, oil starvation, etc.
Seems like no way to negate these issues completely, so seems like buying one used is a gamble.
Thank you.
I am looking at a used 2006 Cayman S. The only real known issue is that it probably needs to have the valves adjusted. I have an 87 Carrera and that is common every 15k miles but was wondering how expensive it is for the Cayman S and should it be a big concern?
I know about the biggest issues with these cars, IMS, oil starvation, etc.
Seems like no way to negate these issues completely, so seems like buying one used is a gamble.
Thank you.
04-15-2016, 02:59 PM
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Hydraulic lifters. IMS failure seems to be rare for the M97 vs earlier M96. Oil starvation only seems to be reported for cars used on track especially with slicks or R comps. Some race cars use accusump system.