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Porsche 911 996 Piston Project
We just finished up with our Porsche 996 piston project and it work out well. We went with a new case half that had steel sleeves installed and three new pistons. We considered putting in a used engine, but good used motors are getting hard to find and at $7500 on the low side for […]
Let’s make some noise about the new Audi Q3, Canada
Let’s make some noise about the new Audi Q3, Canada MUNICH, GERMANY—This was sort of a hybrid press preview. No, the Audi Q3 compact crossover doesn’t have both a gasoline engine and an electric motor. It’s just that the Q3 was launched in Germany in 2011, and this was the unveiling of the mid-cycle refresh […]

Porsche 911 Piston Noise
Recently we have been seeing more and more 996 and 997 engines that have a tapping sound and smoke from one of the tail pipes at start up. In the past this tapping noise was lifters or timing chain tensioners that failed but recently we have seen several cars with a worn out piston and […]

2007 Porsche Cayman S Timing Chain Tensioner Location
The chain tensioner for the driver side on a Cayman S is located under the A/C compressor on the top of the engine. You must unbolt the drivers side intake manifold and remove the A/C compressor to gain access to the tensioner. Questions? Call Doylestown Auto Repair 241 Harvey Street Doylestown, Pa 18901 (267) 279-9477

2007 Porsche Cayman S Lifter noise
We just got in a 2007 Cayman S with timing chain and cam actuator faults and found the chain tensioner failed. After replacing the chain tensioner, cam actuators and intake cam gear we found one of the lifters was collapsed and causing a knocking sound after the engine warms up. If you have a Cayman […]

Mercedes e320 CDI Diesel Seized or Stripped Glow Plug Problem
If you have a Mercedes e320 CDI or a Mercedes Sprinter Van with a Blutec and you have a seized or stripped glow plug and the dealer wants $4500 to remove the head to fix the problem we can help. We can do the repair in half the time and for half of the price. […]
2007 BMW 328XI buying tip
I put together a few helpful tips if you are in the market for a 2007 BMW 328XI.
Winter Tune up Special
Winter is coming and you should get your anti freeze, tires, batteries and heaters checked now before you need to get towed when you are trying to get to work. There is nothing worse than trying to get to work on a cold morning when you are running late and you can’t get your windows […]
Audi A6 Timing Chain Problems
The Audi 3.2L engine used in the A6 and Q5 tend to have timing chain problems and most dealers charge between $7000 and $8000 to repair. We repair these engines all the time for around $3900. The cost is more if you have bent valves or cracked pistons but in most cases we can repair your […]