5 years with CEL on (SAI issue), finally decided to fix it. Quoted $750-Sound right?
04-02-2010, 10:02 PM
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04-02-2010, 11:35 PM
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I had my SAI ports flushed by Taylor Chapman in Springfield, VA. Only been a few months, but, no CEL - I was only throwing an intermittent CEL though - it sound like you have a more consistent problem. anyway, Taylor says he has done this about 3 years ago on another client and no problems so far. Cost was about $750.
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04-03-2010, 12:37 AM
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Steve,
Just spit-ballin' here but if the root cause of your CEL is in fact clogged ports, I would think a flush will clear it up. Warranty or not, I can't imagine them clogging and causing another CEL for a while unless there is another aggravating factor.
And to answer your initial question... yes, 750 seems to be a reasonable cost - especially in the DC area. It's also nice that your shop didn't tell you that you need a new top end from the get-go.
Bob,
Just curious, at what mileage did you begin start getting CELs due to SAI ports?
Just spit-ballin' here but if the root cause of your CEL is in fact clogged ports, I would think a flush will clear it up. Warranty or not, I can't imagine them clogging and causing another CEL for a while unless there is another aggravating factor.
And to answer your initial question... yes, 750 seems to be a reasonable cost - especially in the DC area. It's also nice that your shop didn't tell you that you need a new top end from the get-go.
Bob,
Just curious, at what mileage did you begin start getting CELs due to SAI ports?
I had my SAI ports flushed by Taylor Chapman in Springfield, VA. Only been a few months, but, no CEL - I was only throwing an intermittent CEL though - it sound like you have a more consistent problem. anyway, Taylor says he has done this about 3 years ago on another client and no problems so far. Cost was about $750.
Bob
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04-03-2010, 12:51 AM
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Great news Steve on the phone call re: a better position -- great to hear on this great day!!
As for the SAI flush, i'd be surprised if anyone warranties the flush from future CEL/ We've done a lot of these all with success, but one never knows for how long.
The SAI ports can be reamed open some but the heads must come off for this.
As for the SAI flush, i'd be surprised if anyone warranties the flush from future CEL/ We've done a lot of these all with success, but one never knows for how long.
The SAI ports can be reamed open some but the heads must come off for this.
04-03-2010, 01:58 AM
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Thanks, but 10 minutes for you guys is a whole day for me. That day may include reading the DIY instructions 16 times trying to figure it out, getting frustrated, finding out I don't have the correct tool, driving to the store and buying the tool and then realizing it's the wrong tool
, possibly breaking something - either a tool, part of my car or both, calling a Rennlister for help, starting a new thread on that frustration, and in the end - maybe it gets fixed or maybe it doesn't.
Uh, I will consider it. I googled it and of course this 10 year old thread came up:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarti...iler_wall2.htm
I will study it again when I have time. I have to get up at 5am to drive to NYC with my uncle from York, PA to the NYC Auto Show. We're meeting the Pennsylvania Porsche club's bus in Middleton, PA and busing up the rest of the way with them. Can't wait. Time for bed.
, possibly breaking something - either a tool, part of my car or both, calling a Rennlister for help, starting a new thread on that frustration, and in the end - maybe it gets fixed or maybe it doesn't. Uh, I will consider it. I googled it and of course this 10 year old thread came up:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarti...iler_wall2.htm
I will study it again when I have time. I have to get up at 5am to drive to NYC with my uncle from York, PA to the NYC Auto Show. We're meeting the Pennsylvania Porsche club's bus in Middleton, PA and busing up the rest of the way with them. Can't wait. Time for bed.
That's WAY too complicated....
Try this version:https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...l-tonight.html
No need to remove the whole spoiler, no tools required. DIY doesn't get any easier!
04-03-2010, 02:24 AM
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Steve,
That's WAY too complicated.... Try this version:
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...l-tonight.html
No need to remove the whole spoiler, no tools required. DIY doesn't get any easier!
That's WAY too complicated....
Try this version:https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...l-tonight.html
No need to remove the whole spoiler, no tools required. DIY doesn't get any easier!
Simple job even for Homer Simpson. I'm on my third one (they break way too easy.) But the last one has stayed intact since I put in the RUF module (which means it goes up only at around 75 mph and drops at around 25 mph.)
04-03-2010, 05:01 AM
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Thanks guys for the latest info. I meant to say APRIL 19-20 I'll be getting the SAI issue fixed, not November. Just 2 weeks from now.
I am using the above reference mechanic to do it, as well, in Springfield VA.
Been using him for a few years now with good results.
The CEL came on in a permanent way at about 70k miles. I used the code reader to make the warning light go off, but the next day it would just come back on each time.
As to the spoiler wall, they're already ordering it so I might just let them install it. I know, I'm lazy. It'll be down there anyway...less stress for me to deal with.
Tried to sleep last night without much success. Too excited to go to the Auto Show today in NY. I'm off!
I am using the above reference mechanic to do it, as well, in Springfield VA.
Been using him for a few years now with good results. The CEL came on in a permanent way at about 70k miles. I used the code reader to make the warning light go off, but the next day it would just come back on each time.
As to the spoiler wall, they're already ordering it so I might just let them install it. I know, I'm lazy. It'll be down there anyway...less stress for me to deal with.
Tried to sleep last night without much success. Too excited to go to the Auto Show today in NY. I'm off!
04-03-2010, 09:27 AM
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Steve,
That's WAY too complicated.... Try this version:
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...l-tonight.html
No need to remove the whole spoiler, no tools required. DIY doesn't get any easier!
That's WAY too complicated....
Try this version:https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...l-tonight.html
No need to remove the whole spoiler, no tools required. DIY doesn't get any easier!
JD
04-03-2010, 11:26 AM
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Once it is fully split, it is easy to remove. The upper channel (I think it was), was difficult to get started over the metal tube when removing the old upper half.
Everything went smoothly; no forcing, bending, cursing required.
04-03-2010, 03:37 PM
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I'm under the car getting ready to reinstall the complete exhaust system and while looking into the exhaust ports, all I can see is a valve guide and a valve stem.
Where are these SAI ports and how large in diameter are they?
03-11-2011, 07:29 PM
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Likelihood that SAI ports will clean up after "baking gunk in" for 10000 miles
I threw my CEL about 4 years and 10k miles ago on my 93 Cab (with 60k miles now, 1000 miles per qt always). Is it likely that they are so clogged now with hardened gunk in there that they won't clean out?
03-11-2011, 08:19 PM
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Roto rooter and flush will do it...