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YOUR RESEARCHOil filler tube

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Use tv so no link

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Searched "Porsche 996 oil filler tube replacement." Used my TV so no link but here's an image of the title.

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Repair doesn't seal well enough

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If the temporary repair doesn't seal well enough, it will be a leak, which may affect a number of things including fueling.

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Leading evidence: 'Use tv so no link' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Repair doesn't seal well enough' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Repair doesn't seal well enough

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If the temporary repair doesn't seal well enough, it will be a leak, which may affect a number of things including fueling.

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Oil filler tube

Replace belt and air filter

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Suggestion · Original poster

Just bought 2001 Carrera and decided to replace belt and air filter.

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Use electric tape

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Suggestion · Original poster

Had to internally brace and use electric tape to put back together (have ordered a new one), hopefully allowing me to drive.

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Repair doesn't seal well enough

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Suggestion

If the temporary repair doesn't seal well enough, it will be a leak, which may affect a number of things including fueling.

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Oil filler tube

Replace belt and air filter

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Suggestion · Original poster

Just bought 2001 Carrera and decided to replace belt and air filter.

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Oil filler tube

Use electric tape

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Had to internally brace and use electric tape to put back together (have ordered a new one), hopefully allowing me to drive.

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Oil filler tube

Use tv so no link

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Searched "Porsche 996 oil filler tube replacement." Used my TV so no link but here's an image of the title.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Just bought 2001 Carrera and decided to replace belt and air filter. While doing that the oil filler tube snapped in half under its own weight when I pulled the air box. I'm driving to mechanic tomorrow to drop for cam timing variance issue. Had to internally brace and use electric tape to put back together (have ordered a new one), hopefully allowing me to drive. The oil filler tube doesn't seem to be under pressure. Is that true? If there a risk of it not making 20 miles I could have it towed but assumed it was already in such bad condition, it will probably be ok. The tube completely broke and appeared to be almost dry rotted at the break point. That weak and it wasn't an issue before... perspective? Experience??

POST 2Original post

Everyone who hasn't changed this filler tube out needs to do it. They are all ready to break. Yes, it's not under pressure, it is under vacuum. The crankcase typically has a small vacuum. If the temporary repair doesn't seal well enough, it will be a leak, which may affect a number of things including fueling. If it's running well after your repair, it is good for the 20 mile drive. Maybe it will throw a code. But please have them change it out while they work on the timing issue. This same problem applies to any plastic bit in the engine compartment. The next most common item to break is the coolant nipple that routes a hose from water pump to the AOS... Good luck!

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Found a great 30 min video on oil filler tube replacement in a 1999 996. Searched "Porsche 996 oil filler tube replacement." Used my TV so no link but here's an image of the title.

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Found a great 30 min video on oil filler tube replacement in a 1999 996. Searched "Porsche 996 oil filler tube replacement." Used my TV so no link but here's an image of the title.

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