Today - in a very hot summer friday (37° Celcius) I took my beloved beast to buy some oil for it (Liqui Moly 10w-40) when I restarted - after spending around 5 min, in the oil shop - I was not a good start, rather hesitant so I went straight to my mechanic to test the battery but it was not, it´s the alternator that is only delivering 13,2 volts even with the engine accelerated.

So I have an alternator rebuild coming and the mechanic told me that my dual mass flywheel is getting noisy when the engine is switched off so maybe I should buy one and with a clutch added to the bill

Just when I was hoping to start spending money on improvements (strut brace and performance chip) my car reminds me it´s 19 years old and still needs maintainance

Should have bought that 2007 Cayman S on december...or not?

 

You're still better off in the long run in an air-cooled car. The Caymans are neato, but that whole M96 engine issue makes me really hesitant to fall in love with one. (Google Boxster Engine Problem)...whoa.

 

I have a complete DM flywheel-clutch-pressure plate on sale. It' s all in excellent conditions, been used for less than 10.000 km (never on treck) by PO.

Ciao

 

Thanks Tom, yes I am well aware of the M96 engine issues, that is the reason I am still owning my 964. since I can´t afford to have both

Thanks Anto!! nice offer, but importing used car parts is against the law in Argentina

 

Yes, definitely. And keep the 64 for weekends. Just trying to help.

 

Henry I would not be using a 10-40w in 37˚C weather or any temp for that matter. Look for something heavier like a 15-50w. Just so you don't feel alone in this I have to replace my flywheel and clutch before spring as I am having the rattles too and I only have 60k on my car.

 

Me too!

When I changed from Mobil 1 0W40 to Motul V300 15W50 my car started smiling at me avery day... Oil consumpion has literally stopped!