Bore Scoring! Who knows for whom the bell tolls...

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Re: Bore Scoring! Who knows for whom the bell tolls...

Post by Einsteiger » Wed Jan 16, 2019 3:39 pm

I really need to catch up on my 996 reading. 31 Modes of failure is downright overwhelming. thanks for the clarification[s] :idea:
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Re: Bore Scoring! Who knows for whom the bell tolls...

Post by 32wildbilly » Wed Jan 16, 2019 3:48 pm

5chn3ll wrote: Wed Jan 16, 2019 12:08 pm
Billy, what's the plan - or are you still in shock/analysis paralysis?
Once I convince the wife looks like a Stage 1 Street Performer. 3.8l large dose more mid-range torque if I read correctly!
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Post by 32wildbilly » Wed Jan 16, 2019 3:58 pm

Renn Meister wrote: Wed Jan 16, 2019 3:30 pm
Today no failure is more prominent, on top of Billy's call today, I just finished a consult with a Canadian, 2003 C4S, 64K miles... He starts off in the live chat on the site "Hello, my car runs fine, but it uses 1Lt of oil every 1,000km. I have changed the AOS with no improvement"

I respond "Does the engine have a ticking sound?"
He responds "Yes, it does, but it runs fine"

Then I say "Is one tailpipe darker than the other?"
Him: "Yes"
Me "Is that the driver's side tailpipe?"
Him: "Absolutely"
Me: "I know your affliction, give me a ring"

The reports are worse this year than ever, over double what we have ever seen in any other single winter. usually these issues manifest with symptoms in spring. Not this year.
Wait just a darn minute...that could have been the way my conversation would have gone if I hadn't already seen the boro-pics!! :lol:
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Re: Bore Scoring! Who knows for whom the bell tolls...

Post by Renn Meister » Wed Jan 16, 2019 5:56 pm

32wildbilly wrote: Wed Jan 16, 2019 3:58 pm
Renn Meister wrote: Wed Jan 16, 2019 3:30 pm
Today no failure is more prominent, on top of Billy's call today, I just finished a consult with a Canadian, 2003 C4S, 64K miles... He starts off in the live chat on the site "Hello, my car runs fine, but it uses 1Lt of oil every 1,000km. I have changed the AOS with no improvement"

I respond "Does the engine have a ticking sound?"
He responds "Yes, it does, but it runs fine"

Then I say "Is one tailpipe darker than the other?"
Him: "Yes"
Me "Is that the driver's side tailpipe?"
Him: "Absolutely"
Me: "I know your affliction, give me a ring"

The reports are worse this year than ever, over double what we have ever seen in any other single winter. usually these issues manifest with symptoms in spring. Not this year.
Wait just a darn minute...that could have been the way my conversation would have gone if I hadn't already seen the boro-pics!! :lol:
Yeah.. You and so many more!
Does anyone else here have a sooty tailpipe?
Post pics of your tailpipes and lets have a comparison.. Bill you are first!

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Post by gnat » Wed Jan 16, 2019 6:00 pm

Does the winner get a free Stage 1 rebuild with no waiting? :lol:

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Post by 32wildbilly » Wed Jan 16, 2019 6:16 pm

Renn Meister wrote: Wed Jan 16, 2019 5:56 pm
32wildbilly wrote: Wed Jan 16, 2019 3:58 pm

Wait just a darn minute...that could have been the way my conversation would have gone if I hadn't already seen the boro-pics!! :lol:
Yeah.. You and so many more!
Does anyone else here have a sooty tailpipe?
Post pics of your tailpipes and lets have a comparison.. Bill you are first!
When I get the car back from my Indi, hopefully this week, I definitely will!

BTW respect has been shown here...most anybody else here asks for "tailpipe pics" would have gotten razzed unmercifully! :lol:
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Re: Bore Scoring! Who knows for whom the bell tolls...

Post by B3DAWG » Wed Jan 16, 2019 6:22 pm

Renn Meister wrote: Wed Jan 16, 2019 5:56 pm
32wildbilly wrote: Wed Jan 16, 2019 3:58 pm

Wait just a darn minute...that could have been the way my conversation would have gone if I hadn't already seen the boro-pics!! :lol:
Yeah.. You and so many more!
Does anyone else here have a sooty tailpipe?
Post pics of your tailpipes and lets have a comparison.. Bill you are first!
Jake, my tailpipes are sooty AND I’m experiencing misfires too. Is that a bonus? I’ll post some pictures ASAP!

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Post by 32wildbilly » Wed Jan 16, 2019 6:26 pm

b3freak wrote: Wed Jan 16, 2019 6:22 pm
Renn Meister wrote: Wed Jan 16, 2019 5:56 pm

Yeah.. You and so many more!
Does anyone else here have a sooty tailpipe?
Post pics of your tailpipes and lets have a comparison.. Bill you are first!
Jake, my tailpipes are sooty AND I’m experiencing misfires too. Is that a bonus? I’ll post some pictures ASAP!
B3 are you being serious?
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Post by B3DAWG » Wed Jan 16, 2019 6:29 pm

32wildbilly wrote: Wed Jan 16, 2019 6:26 pm
b3freak wrote: Wed Jan 16, 2019 6:22 pm

Jake, my tailpipes are sooty AND I’m experiencing misfires too. Is that a bonus? I’ll post some pictures ASAP!
B3 are you being serious?
Unfortunately yes. :( I’m afraid to have my cylinders bore scoped. Ugh!

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Post by 32wildbilly » Wed Jan 16, 2019 6:32 pm

b3freak wrote: Wed Jan 16, 2019 6:29 pm
32wildbilly wrote: Wed Jan 16, 2019 6:26 pm

B3 are you being serious?
Unfortunately yes. :( I’m afraid to have my cylinders bore scoped. Ugh!
Both sides? Any tapping noises? Have you OBD'd to determine which cylinder(s) is misfiring? Oil usage? Tailpipe spitting on initial start of day?
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