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960 ran rough at start then smooth 900

posted by  someone claiming to be Dan965 on  Wed Aug 27 15:36 CST 2003 [RELATED]

Dear old Chuck (92 965, 449000km) did this from new if started and driven a very short distance like out of the garage for a wash then back. The valves took a good minute to get going with the resulting cement mixer immitation. Cold starts when I did'nt change to 5W30 soon enough - real cold, -25C (-14F),- it didnt start at all. As the best road car I will ever own reaches 280000mi on orignal drivetrain I cant see that this problem caused any stress. Chuck gets 5W30 every 3500mi winter& summer and always at least a 3 mi trip up to highway speed every time out.

About 4000mi ago, O rings in the oil delivery system were replaced by the shop to correct valve train noise caused by insuficient pressure. Pricey labor but worked like a charm.

Good luck with your 960. Chuck, Eric (99 S70-nice but not exciting)& Dan.






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