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  1. Loren
    I have not done it but it looks like if you remove the front wheel and fender liner - you should be able to see and get at everything.
  2. Loren
    Which spoiler are you getting? Most replace the whole deck lid. You will need a new wiring harness since the new spoiler will have a fixed wing (so the light won't stay on). Discussed here
  3. Loren
    Changing over between Kilometers/Miles (or Miles / Kilometers) is easy. With the ignition on, hold the right hand adjustment button (looks like a clock) turned to the left for about 5 seconds. (BTW... this is in the Owners Manual)
  4. Loren
    Tell us which ones you need and we can look up the part numbers...
  5. Loren
    1. IMHO - no, oil change 15 minutes, spark plugs 30-40 min. Brakes are big and easy to change. 2. Like any make/model it pays to shop around. RennTech.org trys to help our users by providing links to folks like Sunset Imports that sells Porsche parts at dealer cost. See the red link at the top of the page. 3. Same as 2. 4. Many DIY questions are answered here including pictures, and 1st hand tips. Some members have also done a set of DVDs on common upgrades and maintenance items. Check them out in the RennTech.org Special Offers Forum. All the talent and experience of the many members here is what makes RennTech.org a cut above all the rest! Good luck on your purchase decision!
  6. Loren
    Many times they will vibrate or rattle when sitting still and just racing the engine. If it rattles then - let the dealer hear it.
  7. Loren
    There are two kits. One for 3.6 liter (MY2002 and newer) and one for 3.4 liter cars. The 3.4 liter kit was never offered for sale in the US and may be very hard to get. I have seen prices for both kits between $8000 and $10,000. Installation requires removing the engine and a partial disassembly - including changing the cylinder heads and camshafts. The (3.6 liter) install TSB estimates about 26 hours for the work.
  8. Loren
    Replaced by 996 111 121 06 then by 996 111 121 07 for all (non S) through MY99. (Funny a Boxster has a 996 part number for a muffler that could never be used on a 996) :lol:
  9. Loren
    ^^^ $244.19 Retail (as of Nov 2003)
  10. Loren
    If there is no set crew then it just pulls off. Try twisting it as you pull - oh - and open the top in case it comes off with a snap ;)
  11. Loren
    Wheel size is usually next to the valve stem on the outwards facing side of the wheel. Porsche part numbers can usually be found on the inside of the wheel. If you can get the part numbers I can look up the offset.
  12. Loren
    As long as the wheels are 52 mm (7.5" or 8" front) and 63 mm (10" rear) offsets they should fit without spacers. The 10" rears with 40 mm offset will also fit a MY97 C4S.
  13. Loren
    996 603 012 03 Alternator $558.69 (retail as of nov 2003) Looks like about 1 hour from the shop manual. This is not brain surgery - you might want to try an (experienced Porsche) independent shop.
  14. Loren
    All cylinders misfiring has to come down to one of the following: wrong spark plugs bad gas, plugged fuel filter, or fuel pressure too low air intake leak
  15. Loren
    Amsoil is not an approved oil by Porsche - nor is 20W-50. All Porsche approved oils are 0W-40 or 5W-40. Commonly available (approved) US brands are listed on my DIY Oil Change page here
  16. Loren
    Sounds like a bad radio or amp or even a loose or broken wire. Most of the TSBs are for primarily the PCM2/Bose systems and that was a software update. There was one delivery issue (TSB 6/02 9120 Activating the CD Radio "Porsche CDR 23" dated 10-11-2002) where the CDR23 was not activated (correctly) by the dealer during delivery prep. They need a PST2 (software ver 14.0 or newer). Earlier versions of PST2 software caused "Impairment of the sound quality due to false vehicle coding of CDR23 and amplifier."
  17. Loren
    On the rear the kinematic toe-in is not adjustable. Camber and toe can be adjusted via eccentrics. A adjusts toe and B adjusts camber. Tool B (Porsche tool 9626) below is used to get at the right angle for the rear eccentrics.
  18. Loren
    Yes, they will include all groups. To be caught up you would need to order 40 through 94. The old prices were $8 to $9 each (retail).
  19. Loren
    All of the supplemets start with the original part number WKD-483-721. So each supplement would be an add on number WKD-483-721-92. You need to look at your last supplement number and get all the supplements from that number to current (94).
  20. Loren
    http://www.pca.org/panorama/sample_article_3.html A PDF version is also available at the link at the bottom of the article.
  21. Loren
    ^^^ You can find Gert (and his Porsche products) at www.carnewal.com
  22. Loren
    I have the part numbers but no details. 997 613 225 00 A05 Garage Door Opener Switch (left hand drive) and 997 618 227 00 Control Unit Garage Door Opener and 997 618 257 00 Support Bracket for Garage Door Opener Control Unit
  23. Loren
    There was an updated window motor that is described in TSB 1/99 6454 Modified Power Window Motor (dated 4-29-1999) that describes a similar problem. You can ask your dealer to check PCNA records (using your VIN) to see if your car has had or needs the TSB fix.
  24. Loren
    Because these are all connected via MOST (optical bus) you don't really have a choice other than Porsche's CDC-4. Try Sunset Imports in Oregon for dealer cost pricing (see Porsche Parts at Dealer Cost link above). The is a kit and an optical waveguide that you will need to order: 000 044 900 72 CD changer CDC-4 set 996 622 708 00 Optical waveguide, 911 Turbo (996) Double check the waveguide with Sunset since you have PCM2. There is a TSB with install instructions. Let me know if you need that also.
  25. Loren
    I only have PCNA (US/Canada) TSBs so I do not have the one you speak about. I do have the service manual description of what part changes were made for the 3.4 X51 kit. I also have the 3.6 X51 TSB if either of those would help.
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