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This isn't the first time that I was tempted by a mod. Once, I gave thought to a spin-on oil filter mount. Decided to ask what my fellow, more senior enthusiasts had to say about that. Someone pointed out that Porsche engineers design things a certain way, and very deliberately, and that it's designed the way it is designed for a reason. Long story short, I am using stock filters. When I change tby Pbastian - Main Forum
Ok, so here is an update. Back in August, the stock trans mounts failed (they were the original mounts from 2000 - no surprise there). So, I replaced them and the mechanic recommended semi-solid Wevo's for added stiffness and response on the track. Nothing else was changed. I said sure, not believing this would be an issue. Well, after the exhaust mount failed 3X since then, and every time at theby Pbastian - Main Forum
My 2000 Boxster 5-speed has a sport exhaust whose mounting system has failed twice recently. Years ago, when I bought the car, I had to have the mounts to the bracket repaired. The exhaust has a couple of welded "caps" that each contain a bolt coming up through it, These bolts attach to a pair of mounts that are on a bracket. The exhaust is kinda suspended from this bracket. Recently, the bolts tby Pbastian - Main Forum
I also left out one thing...when I had the engine cover off, I did discover what I believe is a leaking oil fill tube. There was a good bit of mess up there because of this, I think. I found a little pocket on the top of the engine compartment that was full of motor oil. Haven't proved it yet. I do change the oil frequently, as in pretty much every other track session, or more. So, if the leak isby Pbastian - Main Forum
So, I was at the track this weekend with my 2000 Boxster 5-speed, and noticed some light, amber fluid on the floor of the track garage; very small drips. Seemed like motor oil, but just a bit lighter. Came home, crawled underneath and found this stuff in a lot of places, droplets coming off the bottom of the engine/transmission mating point. Took the engine cover off, and poked around. There is aby Pbastian - Main Forum