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Burning Brakes
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Just FYI is you decide to replace the AOS dont get the stock one ($95) get the motorsports one, its a 2 chamber Sport oil separator. (p/n 996 107 926 00) List price: $518
This part looks like the stock oil separator, except it is 3x bigger and has 2 chambers that allows oil to be more completely ‘separated’ from the vent tube fumes.
Good luck
This part looks like the stock oil separator, except it is 3x bigger and has 2 chambers that allows oil to be more completely ‘separated’ from the vent tube fumes.
Good luck
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I dont think you need a motorsport OAS unless you are pulling serious G's at the track.... the internals of the stock AOS has a tendency to fail over time... the diaphragm deteriorates.
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Well I do reach the limits of street tires pretty much right away having done DE's and racing for about 17 years. I usually just tone it back a bit to keep my daily driver shiny side up
Next event is Road Atlanta 4th of July weekend. Three days!!!
Do like to keep ahead of all maintenance and prefer to replace prior to failure if indicators are smacking me in the face. 996 has never left me stranded yet.
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Do like to keep ahead of all maintenance and prefer to replace prior to failure if indicators are smacking me in the face. 996 has never left me stranded yet.
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Just FYI is you decide to replace the AOS dont get the stock one ($95) get the motorsports one, its a 2 chamber Sport oil separator. (p/n 996 107 926 00) List price: $518
This part looks like the stock oil separator, except it is 3x bigger and has 2 chambers that allows oil to be more completely ‘separated’ from the vent tube fumes.
Good luck
This part looks like the stock oil separator, except it is 3x bigger and has 2 chambers that allows oil to be more completely ‘separated’ from the vent tube fumes.
Good luck
I've always had the puff of smoke after driving it hard. I find that if I let it idle for 5-10 min after a DE session that it doesn't smoke but if I just turn off the car it will always smoke up.
My mechanic said unless it is always smoking even at idle then there isn't a problem.
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Just FYI is you decide to replace the AOS dont get the stock one ($95) get the motorsports one, its a 2 chamber Sport oil separator. (p/n 996 107 926 00) List price: $518
This part looks like the stock oil separator, except it is 3x bigger and has 2 chambers that allows oil to be more completely ‘separated’ from the vent tube fumes.
Good luck
This part looks like the stock oil separator, except it is 3x bigger and has 2 chambers that allows oil to be more completely ‘separated’ from the vent tube fumes.
Good luck
Before purchasing this part, I tried to find a 996 owner who actually had done this mod. While several people recommended it, I couldn't find anyone who had actually done it. I did speak with a Cayman S owner who had completed the mod and confirmed that it was quite involved but had the desired effect at the track.
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I never got the part either, you do have to modify some things to make it fit properly. I decided to solve the issue by selling the C2 and getting a TT, no more AOS issues to report so far
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which side are you going in from (tranny or airbox?)
I did mine from the airbox side... not bad, a friend did his from the tranny side. Seemed easier - if you go from the airbox side order a set of intake gaskets.... you dont want to re-use those in my opinion and the local dealer will hit you up for ~$40 if you walk in the door.... also might want to get one of those hole clamp spring tools from sears, (~$30 IIRC) and that will make putting those damn hoses back on possible (I replaced mine as there was just no way I could get the stock ones back on)
GL
I did mine from the airbox side... not bad, a friend did his from the tranny side. Seemed easier - if you go from the airbox side order a set of intake gaskets.... you dont want to re-use those in my opinion and the local dealer will hit you up for ~$40 if you walk in the door.... also might want to get one of those hole clamp spring tools from sears, (~$30 IIRC) and that will make putting those damn hoses back on possible (I replaced mine as there was just no way I could get the stock ones back on)
GL
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Did not know there were multiple approaches. Was going to review the manual (porsche service CD) to see what they suggested, but are there some decent links that show the two variations?
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BTW... from what I understand... you cant buy the motorsport AOS from a dealer... you have to talk to a race shop (for Grand Am).
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I know a few of those guys actually
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