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YOUR RESEARCHBringing 996 3.4 Parts to Carlyle
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Replace with threaded plugs
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I'm having the frost plugs replaced with threaded plugs.
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Replace with threaded plugs and will have those available soon
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I'm having the frost plugs replaced with threaded plugs and will have those available soon.
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Sealant is necessary, yes, but something like Curil T is what should be used instead of silicone.
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It more a question of the installer using too much sealant but I suppose the material can also be problematic - I would stick to Porsche or FSI/LNE recommendations� GLWS!
Use �real� gaskets we never have a problem (head gaskets)
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Where they use �real� gaskets we never have a problem (head gaskets).
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It more a question of the installer using too much sealant but I suppose the material can also be problematic - I would stick to Porsche or FSI/LNE recommendations� GLWS!
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I have a 3.4 996 engine that has crank damage. I have salvaged 5 pistons and Carillo rods that are currently listed here. I have a set of 'AT' cases with steel dry sleeve inserts. Number 6 is damaged but both LN and EBS saw pictures and said the cases were workable cores. I should also have the fresh (3000 mile) heads available. I'm having the frost plugs replaced with threaded plugs. Valves, guides are new less than 3000 miles ago. I'll have alternator, starter, clutch flywheel, intake (e-throttle) as well. I'll be getting pictures of all and posting in the classifieds over the next few days. All prices are negotiable. Just looking to move on and get rid of parts and roller.
It did happen on track on an outlap. Could just as easily happened on the street. Number 6 journal must have been blocked with a piece if silicone. No oil and the rod, bearing and crank burned beyond blue to black.
The cases and other parts had silicone seals �not what you should use. Doesn�t take much to plug up the works.
Unfortunately, the M96 mostly uses sealant between case parts (I assume this was a cost saving measure). Where they use �real� gaskets we never have a problem (head gaskets). It more a question of the installer using too much sealant but I suppose the material can also be problematic - I would stick to Porsche or FSI/LNE recommendations� GLWS!
Sealant is necessary, yes, but something like Curil T is what should be used instead of silicone. There was evidence of over application as little strings of silicone were peeled off the inside and outside of mating surfaces. It's too bad as the build quality was actually very good. The cylinders were resleeved in steel to prevent cylinder failure, the heads are really nicely rebuilt as well. I'm having the frost plugs replaced with threaded plugs and will have those available soon.
Thanks for the feedback!
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