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  1. October 28, 2026 · Porsche Porsche 997.1 Carrera S AOS: Symptoms, Vacuum Test and Parts Smoke is not the only sign of a failing 997.1 AOS. The M97.01 crankcase vacuum reference, a test sequence and the 3.8L separator part number.
  2. October 26, 2026 · Porsche Best First Porsche Under $40k (October 2026) Six used Porsches with a classic.com benchmark under $40,000, and the issue to check first on each.
  3. October 25, 2026 · Porsche Best Used Porsches for DIY Owners (October 2026) Six used Porsches that suit hands-on owners, with October 2026 market benchmarks and the issue to check first.
  4. October 25, 2026 · Porsche German Enthusiast Cars That Got Cheaper This Year Five German used cars with asking prices well below last year, per CarGurus data, and what to check on each.
  5. October 24, 2026 · Porsche Porsches You Can Still Buy Under $30k (October 2026) Six used Porsches with market benchmarks under $30,000 in October 2026, each with the issue to check before you buy.
  6. July 28, 2026 · Opinion Juggling Glass: Mt. Umunhum Somewhere around the fourth or fifth hairpin, I said the name out loud to nobody. Umunhum. Hell of a name. What even is that?
  7. June 23, 2026 · Porsche The Complete Guide to Repairing Porsche PDK Transmission Problems Complete Porsche PDK repair guide for 997.2, 987.2, 991.1, and 981 owners. Learn common PDK fault codes, distance sensor failures, valve body repairs, pressure sensors, fluid service, and PIWIS calibration before replacing the transmission.
  8. April 10, 2026 · Porsche The Porsche 996 IMS Bearing: Risk, Reality, and What to Do About It Every prospective 996 buyer eventually has the conversation. Sometimes it comes from a well-meaning acquaintance who once heard something about Porsches and engines. Sometimes it's the third Rennlist thread you've read at midnight before putting in an offer. Sometimes it's a PPI report with a paragraph that starts "the IMS bearing..." and suddenly the whole deal feels different.
  9. July 15, 2025 · Porsche Porsche 997.1 Common Torque Specifications (Maintenance and DIY Jobs) Nothing fancy. We’ve gathered every common 997.1 DIY spec, from wheel bolts to water-pump screws, in both ft-lbs and Nm, each paired with its source link.