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the plot thickens.. I'm absolutely sure that the tensioner in the 1-3 location was the culprit for causing the startup rattle. The friction marks on the hydraulic piston where it was worn out and contacting the body of the tensioner confirms that. I'll take some pics of those pieces eventually. I am...

okay which one of you jokesters killed Instagram?

had to post a few to keep me going..she's still laid up waiting on the last parts to arrive.

today I replaced the broken alternator mounting plate with a shiny used 997 one. Still waiting on the new oil fill tube to show up so I can reassemble. That’s gotta be +5 hp right there. gosh I hope so. ;) the 997 part is a much beefier design... hmm..maybe they figured out something?? still no oil...

today I replaced the broken alternator mounting plate with a shiny used 997 one. Still waiting on the new oil fill tube to show up so I can reassemble.

my favorite ratchet has always been a Craftsman, angled swivel head 3/8" drive. It will fit in anywhere.

As far as the tool bag.. literally in the tool bag in the frunk I added the 7mm allen wrench that I used to lock the crank in place..just because.

5chn3ll wrote: ↑Wed May 30, 2018 9:16 am Hang in there - it's not like a Fiat or an MG where it will ALWAYS be this much work.

true, eventually it will be virtually new like my g35 is now

I just ordered an ebay alternator last night. $84.00 new, since I don't care about the internals and only need the back casing. I just hope at that price that it isn't made of pot metal. With any luck I'll have it all back together by the weekend. Paying $120 for the 997 alternator mounting ear (and...

posted on Pelican looking for a bad alternator.. no bites. Anyone have any good links for used Porsche parts? Its the only thing I don't already have on order to fix this latest issue.

could be as simple as plugged catalytic convertors.. either way, good score.