991 Oil Cap Mod for AOS Manometer Use

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Not worried about my AOS and because my 991 has ultra low mileage, I assume it works as it did the day it left the factory.

So I would expect to see ~15 inches of water column (according to the LN "AOS UNDERSTANDING THE PCV AND AOS SYSTEMS ON PORSCHE BOXSTER, CAYMAN, AND 911 MODELS" article.

I have the manometer but needed an oil cap with an attached fitting...
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Went for a drive and tested the AOS upon return.

-14.91...close enough to -15.0.
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Alex
1995 911 Carrera (993) 6-speed manual.
2015 911 Carrera 4 GTS (991.1) 7-speed manual.
2017 Acura RDX Elite - daily driver.
BMW: 1986 R80 G/S PD, 1990 R100 GS, 2016 R1200 GSA LC and a 2003 Kawasaki KLR 650.

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That is sweet. You could set up a rental service where we could all do this testing on each of our own cars.


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J-Dub wrote: Mon May 06, 2024 4:15 pmThat is sweet. You could set up a rental service where we could all do this testing on each of our own cars.
I once split the cost of a tool. I never got to see it again. Rentals? No way!

Cheap enough to make and buy, after all, you are a rich Porsche owner. :lol:


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1995 911 Carrera (993) 6-speed manual.
2015 911 Carrera 4 GTS (991.1) 7-speed manual.
2017 Acura RDX Elite - daily driver.
BMW: 1986 R80 G/S PD, 1990 R100 GS, 2016 R1200 GSA LC and a 2003 Kawasaki KLR 650.

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:lol: :lol:

I am currently spending all my money on a garage rebuild and pool!


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