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06-30-2011, 11:09 PM
#46
Burning Brakes
Kevin,
I change the oil every 5000 miles with 0W-40 Mobil 1 - I have never inspected or torn apart an oil filter to see what is in there.
I'll contact Blackstone and see what they recommend for tests - in looking at their offerings it appears to be very extensive - what baseline testing has everyone else done so there would be a similar comparison of results.
Thanks
T2
I change the oil every 5000 miles with 0W-40 Mobil 1 - I have never inspected or torn apart an oil filter to see what is in there.
I'll contact Blackstone and see what they recommend for tests - in looking at their offerings it appears to be very extensive - what baseline testing has everyone else done so there would be a similar comparison of results.
Thanks
T2
07-03-2011, 08:09 PM
#49
Race Director
Other brands -- no names but you can guess -- require clutches and these are in some cases cars equipped with F1-style manual transmissions as well as the older style foot operated clutch -- timing belts, brakes (and some models have ceramic brakes) or other major work.
Sincerely,
Macster.
07-03-2011, 08:59 PM
#50
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Here is a list I have compiled over the years for the repair work:
• All three front radiators (right front now twice)
• water pump
• coolant expansion tank (as a precaution with water pump)
• power steering pump/reservoir (for the annoying squeal)
• right front bearing, left rear bearing
• front diff (due to front bearing issue)
• clutch accumulator and slave cylinder (4 times now for the slave - one time lasted only 4 days and it failed - PCNA pulled all the parts on the shelves in the US as a result of this and a few others in the country with a similar issue)
• wiring harness repair (passenger side front most cylinder – harness to the coil pack chaffing issue)
• rear main seal (while engine was down for a wiring harness repair we pulled the tranny to inspect the bearings, clutch, pressure plate and flywheel)
• two bearings in the clutch assembly – one was bad, one was fine
• Decarbon the secondary air ports from the intakes to the exhaust
• Gas cap – the gasket finally went at 186,000+ miles
• Check valve and carbon canister on the vapor recovery system for the fuel tank
• normal services done on time
• brake pads (only on the 4th rear set and 5th front set - car has PCCB's and is tracked 6-10 days/year)
• oil changes every 5000 miles religiously – Mobil 1 0W-40
• tranny and diff fluids every 60,000 miles
• Baileys DV's
• GT-3 Cup front brake ducts
• Idler pulleys
• Belt (done a couple of times)
• Suspension will be replaced shortly (KW Clubsport)
• Carden shaft will be replaced (second time now) when the suspension is done
• All four half shafts will be replaced with the suspension
• Motorsport Sways and Tarett drops links will be replaced with the suspension
• Protomotive intercoolers going in when suspension is done
• Two rear heat shields will be replaced when the suspension is done
The car is on the original turbo's, original clutch and original engine still.
T2 continues to knock on wood....................
• All three front radiators (right front now twice)
• water pump
• coolant expansion tank (as a precaution with water pump)
• power steering pump/reservoir (for the annoying squeal)
• right front bearing, left rear bearing
• front diff (due to front bearing issue)
• clutch accumulator and slave cylinder (4 times now for the slave - one time lasted only 4 days and it failed - PCNA pulled all the parts on the shelves in the US as a result of this and a few others in the country with a similar issue)
• wiring harness repair (passenger side front most cylinder – harness to the coil pack chaffing issue)
• rear main seal (while engine was down for a wiring harness repair we pulled the tranny to inspect the bearings, clutch, pressure plate and flywheel)
• two bearings in the clutch assembly – one was bad, one was fine
• Decarbon the secondary air ports from the intakes to the exhaust
• Gas cap – the gasket finally went at 186,000+ miles
• Check valve and carbon canister on the vapor recovery system for the fuel tank
• normal services done on time
• brake pads (only on the 4th rear set and 5th front set - car has PCCB's and is tracked 6-10 days/year)
• oil changes every 5000 miles religiously – Mobil 1 0W-40
• tranny and diff fluids every 60,000 miles
• Baileys DV's
• GT-3 Cup front brake ducts
• Idler pulleys
• Belt (done a couple of times)
• Suspension will be replaced shortly (KW Clubsport)
• Carden shaft will be replaced (second time now) when the suspension is done
• All four half shafts will be replaced with the suspension
• Motorsport Sways and Tarett drops links will be replaced with the suspension
• Protomotive intercoolers going in when suspension is done
• Two rear heat shields will be replaced when the suspension is done
The car is on the original turbo's, original clutch and original engine still.
T2 continues to knock on wood....................
I missed this thread the first time.
Very impressive!!
One quick question/confirmation:
You have the oem GEN1 PCCBs with 300000miles, 6-10 track days a year, and the rotors are fine?
This is simply amazing.
07-04-2011, 02:26 PM
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Simply stunning achievement. I don't think I've driven 300k miles total in my life quite yet! Only 53k miles on my 996tt (4k of which I have done). This gives me confidence my 996tt will give me plenty of joy for a long time. On a side note, I am pretty proud of the 202k miles I've put on my DD '97 Mitsubishi Eclipse. It still has the original clutch as well and runs great. I kind of want to just see how long it will make it.
I look forward to hearing when you hit 400k miles.
I look forward to hearing when you hit 400k miles.
07-15-2011, 08:31 AM
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Fantastic and gives ownership a new "piece of mind"
Congrats!
Congrats!
11-07-2011, 10:35 PM
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This is why I have narrowed down the 996 TT as the next car to share driveway space with my NSX. Having a car that is fun, and can take piling on the miles without leaving you broke, is pretty sweet.
11-08-2011, 04:39 PM
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don't blame you...I sold my E55 back in april and just picked up an '07 TT
You won't regret.