Big oil leek!!!!!! Help!!!!!!!!!!!!
04-20-2007, 12:18 PM
#17
Originally Posted by LVDell
I think I had visions of what the F1 cars look like when the motor goes......POOF!
04-20-2007, 12:30 PM
#18
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Originally Posted by rroobbcc
Actually when an F1 engine lets go most of that is not "smoke", it is "steam" from the coolant as it makes contact with the glowing exhaust and other engine components. Either way, it is definitely spectacular.
04-20-2007, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by LVDell
I think I had visions of what the F1 cars look like when the motor goes......POOF! Smoke pouring out the back.
I think the correct term for this anomaly is KA-BLAMMO
04-20-2007, 01:49 PM
#21
Originally Posted by LVDell
Good clarification Brad. I initially interpreted that as smoke form the exhaust pipes. But now that I think about it, oil all over the place would lead to smoke out the back. I think I had visions of what the F1 cars look like when the motor goes......POOF! Smoke pouring out the back.
Seems that with the seperator, this smoke is understood and not nearly as bad. Just a byproduct of spraying.
Seems that with the seperator, this smoke is understood and not nearly as bad. Just a byproduct of spraying.
actualy they smoke out the tail pipe, its simialr to pouring oil in the throttle body. we have to tow them into the shop fix them and tow them out of the shop so as not to smoke out the 300000 sq ft shop
04-20-2007, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BLKONBLK996
Thanks for the info.. How much am i looking at if it is the oil spererator?
I've seen $500 quoted for non-Tip 996
My 986 was around that $$$ as well, but easier to get to via the engine hatch.
Cavitation in the oil is a possible negative from leaving this un-fixed - apart from the oil spewing everywhere of course!!!!
04-20-2007, 04:31 PM
#24
Originally Posted by LVDell
I see that and all I can think is....."what the hell is that gonnna cost to fix"
04-20-2007, 04:39 PM
#25
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Originally Posted by BLKONBLK996
Thanks for the info.. How much am i looking at if it is the oil spererator?
Originally Posted by rroobbcc
Oh it is not too bad... their dealer just replaces it with a "remanufactured" engine!
