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Loren

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  1. I'll add them as I get them. I've seen about 6 additional TSBs for 997s but they are released only for Europe at this point. To avoid confusion I am only adding PCNA TSBs. Most (but not all) are the same as RoW/Europe albeit PCNA TSBs are usually about a month after later in release. I do not have a reliable source for RoW/Europe TSBs at this time. If I buy them somewhere in Europe and have them shipped here then they likely arrive at the same time as the PCNA version (at three times the cost).
  2. http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=626 http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=1315 http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=203 http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=2620 http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=3153
  3. I am going to close this since it going well off-topic.
  4. Paul, Email it too me -- chances are it's just too big. Contributing Members are allowed large uploads - up to 1 MB per post. BTW... this is legal to re-distribute -- right?
  5. PCM 1 is not TrafficPro or Becker DTM -- PCM 1 is PCM 1 as custom built for Porsche. Have a look at the post here. Perhaps they can give you a contact in Europe for the CDs.
  6. A. Yes. B. No. If you don't hook up the vacuum and electronics stuff the exhaust valves are always open (loud). C. I will send you a PM with it attached. D. Of course they don't recommend the no hoses way - they don't get 10 hours of labor if you do it that way.
  7. You are a Contributing Member so have a look at TSB 6/04 4440 Summer Tire and Wheel Summary (dated 08-10-04). The TSB is 11 pages of approved tires, wheels and spacers.
  8. I have an install procedure for PCM 2.1 (MY05 only) but it does not mention satellite install. They send out TSBs monthly so you never know it could be in the next batch.
  9. Was it ordered with SAT radio? If so... From a PCNA memo to dealers August 3, 2004
  10. Rob, Can you look on your invoice and see what the part number for the bolts they used last year and part numbers for this year?
  11. Please start by looking at the order guide for the model year you are interested in. You can download the order guides from the link at the top left "MY04/MY05 Order Guides". If you find a code not in the order guide then ask here and someone will look it up.
  12. Well... at some point the oil starts to fling onto the clutch disk and pressure plate - this will start to cause slippage and the clutch disk will be ruined. If the slip is too much then the pressure plate starts to overheat and that can be damaged it too. Then there is always the chance that the seal blows out completely (I heard of a couple of instances of this) and all of your oil is dumped on the ground in about 30 seconds - usually meaning a new engine. Sounds like a pretty big risk to me.
  13. Yes, those will fit any MY01 or older Carrera/GT3.
  14. Not usually. Look for a spot right in the center where the engine and transmission meet.
  15. Do you have the part number for the new style INS seal? 996 105 171 56 New style tooth-type chain 996 105 171 55 Old style roller-type chain - no longer available 996 105 901 01 New style intermediate shaft with bearing cover. Includes 996 105 017 01 996 105 015 63 Old style intermediate shaft - no longer available 996 102 011 56 New style crankshaft 996 102 011 57 Old style crankshaft - no longer available 996 105 180 55 New style chain tensioner 996 105 180 54 Old style chain tensioner - still available 996 105 017 01 New intermediate shaft-bearing flange with sealing ring Old style bearing flange - not available as individual part 999 707 391 40 Old style O-ring - no longer available
  16. The you can hope it doesn't come back. The sump is sealed with Drei Bond silicone type 1209 (000 043 203 7). So, all the oil must be drained and both the sump cover and mating surface needs to be cleaned and new silicone sealer applied. If a cracked coil gets wet (and these are next to the tires) then it will short and cause misfires. If you do not want to fix these things then sell the car "as is" - if your local laws allow that.
  17. If they fixed it before most service centers have a warranty on "their" work.
  18. I would say doubtful... my car has had all those leaks (except for the sump) fixed under warranty and they are all known issues (again, except for the sump).
  19. In the Porsche parts catalog there are separate section(s) for seats. There is a section for seats for 1985 - 1998 944/968/911/928 and there is another section for 1997 on 986/996/Cayenne/987/997. I had a look and almost all of the 996 seat parts are 996 numbers so something obviously changed from the 993. Will they fit? I doubt you will know unless you try - all parts list indications say no. You might try Brey-Krause or Recaro (seats) or Sparco (seats). They might know for sure.
  20. What supplement and date is on the bottom of that section (15 23 19) of your manual? Mine is Supplement 71, 2002 and it states to turn the engine to TDC. I think you release the chain tensioners so that the intermediate shaft isn't pulled to one side when you release it. Maybe Jeff can ask Peter if they have another method at his shop.
  21. Headlight washers on Halogen lights
  22. I still like the SO3's for wear and handling. They might be a little noisier than the P Zero or Conti's but so far they are meeting my expectations. I also liked them well enough to put a set on my Mercedes CLK55 AMG. They are much better than the Michelin Pilot Sports in the rain. OMG... no "N" rating! ;) The specs on these tires exceed the specs on the N rated tires - Porsche just hasn't tested and approved them.
  23. Likely, best to do this in person (IMHO) and getting angry or threats will likely not work. If you have a history of doing business with them or have had numerous problems with your car in the past they may feel they want to keep your future business and offer to "goodwill" some of the work. Or... you might convince them to take it as a trade? Then they would do repairs at their cost with the hope of selling the car for more money. Good Luck!
  24. There should be a sticker on the drivers door that has the actual month and year of manufacture. All the TSBs are here in the TSB section. Regular Members (like yourself) can view the lists but only Contributing Members can actually view the TSB itself. If you would like to become a Contributing Member just click on any PayPal Donate button. Contributing Members can view TSBs online (as well as a Contributors Only Forum, they can send attachments with PMs, image storage limits are raised for all Contributing Members, RennTech.org email addresses are available and now a personal Blog.). Contributions help defer the cost of running this site and providing this information to you. No one has to contribute but almost 10% of the members do. Without contributions this site would either have to go subscription or cease to exist. Considering a the lowest priced Porsche is around $50,000 and highest priced around $400,000, a single set of Carrera service manuals are $2091.10 - perhaps a $25 (or more) donation to RennTech.org is good investment?
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