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scotia_steve74

11-09-2006 03:20 PM

Frothy oil - 996!

I've looking to upgrade to a 996 Carerra from a Boxster 987 and have looked at a few cars.

Today I drove 80 miles to view a vehicle described as "stunning" only to find three big dents in the side, all alloys kerbed and a white froth/foam in the oil.

I supposed this was coolant?

Was I right? Also coolant resovior was a dirty yellow and no coolant was visible!!:confused:

Simba

11-14-2006 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by scotia_steve74

I supposed this was coolant?

Was I right? Also coolant resovior was a dirty yellow and no coolant was visible!!:confused:

Yup. Head gasket(s) are gone.

c4bliss

11-14-2006 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by scotia_steve74

LOL thats great, stunning example i have to agree.

scotia_steve74

11-15-2006 07:05 AM

I thought that's what it was!!

I told the dealer and they denied all issues saying they dont do that!!! :)

At least it didnt have RMS!!!! :)

topgunq

01-24-2007 02:30 PM

if you are not 100% sure you can put a lighter to the dipstick if the oil boils it has water in it.

Sonny

03-05-2007 05:28 PM

You can also have a bad oil cooler.Sonny.

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