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I’ve got a cheap OBDII dongle and it’s the car scanner app. I keep that in the glove box. 
Ive then got a laptop and Durametric pro kit for more involved stuff.  
 

See my other posts regarding the exhaust flanges.   Mine made a very loud noise  from the drivers side on startup now and again when cold for over a year until the joint failed completely.  Since getting both sides fettled with new gaskets and bolts it never made the noise.  

On 1/16/2022 at 9:27 AM, Jeansbeetle said:

Mine has a noise on startup up from cold but only lasts a split second. I’ve been told that’s the cam chains pumping up? 

I`m pretty sure it`s not that and IS the exhaust.   

you will definately want to replace the gasket and get new bolts ant nuts

Mine did just that.   A good raspy clatter on startup when cold.   got progressively worse until the joint from the cat to the exhaust gave up.   super common on 986/987 and newer.  

that will be the exhaust.    ask how know.    I couldn't live with the spoiler and would have to take it off / new rear trunk lid etc.....

Part 9 is simply a "flywheel" as Porsche call it to add intertia to the gear change.  

Bit of detector work this afternoon.   From the diagram below I’m guessing part 10 is the culprit but in my usual style I’ll most likely order 9 10 11 and 12.   13 is just a rubber cover so I’ll reuse that.  
 

I’ve never seen this problem so it’s obviously not a common one. 
 

Odd side effect of getting this job done has been the elimination of my very slight engine idle speed when the engine is warm.    Sat at a standstill in neutral I`ve always had a s100 RPM or so drop / increase/drop on the rev counter and you could hear it also.   I`d checked the usuals and replaced plugs and coil packs not long ago so I just put it down to "they all do that" as read elsewhere.

It`s totally rock solid now.,  No variation or odd stumble.      Obviously the escaping gases at the flange have been affecting the readings from the second O2 sensor.  

So upon reflection I should have tackled this long ago!   For the sake of a few quid for the parts it`s one of the best fixes i`ve had to to.  

Has anyone had this problem with the gear linkage?   I was pretty sure it was a cable issue but on investigation it’s this pully wheel on the side of the gearbox that’s loose. 
 

I’ve never heard of this problem at all on my many “things that go wrong” adventure.  
 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/F8sdmJ5KfaXp6sA66

Yes pro only.  Which luckily I’ve got 

Not sure how many of you have a durametric system but I found this list of coding options on my search for a few answers with mine.  The list is for a 997 but should be applicable to the 987 mostly.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y8WWGzT_81MOMitQ_hv_-yKZTp0pwhEyyIpuiQo3xaI/edit#gid=1690443213

Job done as per one of my other posts...

Just a quick thumbs up for the "MOTUL Gear 300 75w90" gearbox oil I`ve now got in the Boxster.    I had a faint whine in third gear which doesn`t show now and the general feel of shifting seems better also.   

That and the new Triangle gaskets and nuts and bolts mean the car now sounds quite a bit nicer.    Should have done both jobs before now.   

Exhaust triangle gaskets on both sides and gearbox oil changed.  
 

the drivers side nuts and bolds had given way (heard a twang when driving followed by two stroke bike type racket ) but the passenger side crumbled and separated with a slight twist of a flat blade screwdriver. 
it’s obviously been leaking for a while now as it sounds far nicer standing next to the drivers side and much fruitier from the tail pipe.  
 

I`d be tempted to have the exhaust gasket and 3 studs/  bolts between the cats and the back box checked.   Once they start to rot away you will hear some ticking and odd noises before they give way completely.   

I got a set from my OPC for £90

Looked at a friends car earlier after said friend complained that they had difficulty changing into second gear.  
 

Without even starting the car as soon as I moved the gear stick through the gears (not even depressing the clutch ) I could tell something wasn’t right as the sound from the back end was like a bag full of spanners.  
 

my guess is the linkage / cables but couldn’t get under to have a look as I had decent clothes on. 
 

any advice ?  

I'd maybe try a new lamp in there first as I've had an intermittent boot light on my BMW and that was just the lamp.   

"Stop.  Hammer time".   Air hammer time.

If i'd seen this sooner i'd have mentioned renewing the seal on the door membrane / metal inner.    You'll know soon enough if it needed doing if the carpet on the bottom of your door is wet....

So as usual on the run up to Christmas something always spoils my plans !

The exhaust flange bolts where the exhaust meets the cat has split.   Rusted bolts which is common I see.       I got the parts from stock at my local OPC and will get them on the car in the new year.   

Here are the part numbers if anyone has the same issue.    2 x triangle gaskets and 6 x nuts and bolts.   The nuts and bolts are in the same bag so here's the list

That’s a great idea.   Thanks !!! 

The annoying thing i`ve found with the 987 is when you plug the tyre inflator pump (the one in the front boot) into the wrong 12v outlet in the car.   It blows he fuse meaning your 12v outlet doesn`t work until you get a new fuse.   

Drop links, ARB bushes and top mounts are all things I`d have done / did do on mine when I had front end issues.  I`m assuming your dampers are working as they should..........I changed those also.  After 94K it was all due a refresh..