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Make sure you have the latest version since the updates are almost monthly. My version is: Version 1.13 05-07-04. Here are my gateway setup screens (these are all default I believe).

My RMS was fixed in Feb 2002 with just under 10,000 miles - no problems since. Most folks don't have another RMS problem - I haven't. In several cases Porsche has fixed 2nd and 3rd RMS failures out of warranty and even replaced engines that were 5-6 years old. IMHO any car can have a problem or two and this issue is no better or worst than other cars. If you enjoy the car - then keep it if not - then sell it. Personally I think a lot of folks are over-stressing about RMS issues for no reason. It really is only a problem in a small percentage of cars and Porsche has fixed or replaced engines at no cost in almost every case.

996 362 136 50 SportDesign 18 x 8 et 52 List price $754.14 (each). I got mine from Wheel Enhancement for about $625 (each).

10 minutes with the right tools...

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No it is not the same. I use a hockey puck on the jack and CAREFULLY position it off of the rocker panels but still on the jack point. There are a couple of companies that make a smaller pin like adapter for jacks... but you still need to be careful. Positioned wrongly will crack the rocker panel.

We have just updated the TSB listings (and TSB for Contributing Members) as I just received about 24 new ones. Here is a brief listing of the new or superseded TSBs: Boxster Incorrect Fuel Level Display In Instrument Cluster Return of Control Units and Diagnosable Components Summer Tire and Wheel Summary (updated) Telephone Module (Option I No. 666) (for PCM2) Winter Tire, Wheel, & Snow Chain Applications (updated) Carrera Incorrect Fuel Level Display In Instrument Cluster Return of Control Units and Diagnosable Components Overview of Summer Tires, Wheels & Spacer Rings (C4S) (updated) Telephone Module (Option I No. 666) (for PCM2) CGT Approved Engine Repairs Cayenne Park Assist Sensors Porsche Communication Management 2 (PCM2) Installation Instructions Rattling Noise In The Area Of The Steering Shaft and Driver's Footwell Replacement of Camshaft Housing Fastening Screws Replacement of Timing Cover Fastening Screws Return of Control Units and Diagnosable Components Roof Rail Installation Instructions Cayenne V6 - Engine Oils Approved by Porsche GT3 Brake Pads - Standard Brakes/PCCB Brakes (updated) Summer Tires and Wheels (updated) TT/GT2 Overview of Summer Tires, Wheels & Spacer Rings (updated) PCCB Brake Pads (updated) Replacing Engine - Installing Additional Rear Lid Seal (TT Cab only) Return of Control Units and Diagnosable Components

Yes, if you go too low you can overheat the sidewalls and cause tire damage.

There are now TSBs (in the Contributor's Section) for PCM2 equiped cars.

Yes, I understand. Do you want the HPAS installation TSB? If so, send me a PM with your email address.

Same number, same price as above.

You can order the door panels from Porsche for about $900 (each!) or there are a few shops that can convert your existing panels. Here are a couple photos from a company called Car Audio Innovations in Sacramento, CA that does the door conversions. I think someone in the UK can do the same but I don't know of any companies. If you can't find someone in the UK then PM me and I'll give you the contact info for Car Auto Innovations.

I don't think I have measured them warm -- but hot is about 38/40. I am using Bridgestone Pole Position S03's. I am running 225/40 in front on 8 x 18 wheels. On the rear I am running 285/30 on 10 x 18 wheels.

19 ft-lbs engine side and 22 ft-lbs cat side

Porsche says 2 mm but I think your wear sensors will trigger before that.

Yes, the carpeted piece just pulls off and snaps on.

Tom Morris did a very good DIY for Boxsters (and Carreras are teh same). What you will need to adjust for os LHD vs RHD. Tom Morris's CD Changer Install DIY

955 044 900 12 is for Cayenne's with the Bose sound system and 04 is for Cayenne's without it.

955 551 773 04 is called Luggage Boot Cover and looks like it mounts lower than the luggage cover. 955 551 691 01 is called Luggage Cover and looks like it mounts higher in the compartment. Looks similar to the rollout screens that Jeep uses. Add 9ET to the part number for Black Luggage Boot Cover. Use 6S4 for a Stone Grey Luggage Boot Cover. The Black Luggage Cover is only available in Black (add 3W4).

999 170 207 91 Spark Plug 14FGR 6KQU All new spark plugs are 4 prong. Porsche still states for MY00 and older 30,000 mile intervals while MY01 and newer can go 60,000 miles. Don't ask me why... they both use the same plug now.

P1531 is an open connection on the camshaft sensor connection. Likely causes (according to the manual) are a loose or broken sensor wire, no power to sensor, or faulty DME relay. Porsche did have some problems with the Hall sensors on early cars so I wouldn't rule that out.

:welcome: Yes, see my DIY pages. Manuals - It depends on how much you plan to do yourself. I bought my set of 16 volumes in 2000 for $487. Those same manuals cost almost 3X that today. If you do invest in the manuals make sure you get all the latest updates (Porsche calls them "supplements"). With a new order they should give you all current supplements (about 85 to date as I recall). When supplements come out they run $9-$12 each. A good alternative is AllDataDIY.com and they have much of the common information for a subscription price of $24.95 and $14.95 to renew or add cars. For my 2 cents, yes. Here is why... Porsche has seen a some RMS (rear mail seal) problems on these cars and in many cases where the car has not shown signs of abuse they have replaced 5 year old engines (read "out of warranty") for free. One sure way to assure that happens (if you need it) is to use Porsche parts. Check out the Porsche Parts at Dealer cost at the top of the page. Porsche (again) has a list of approved oils. They are listed in a TSB (Technical Service Bulletin). Porsche TSB's can be viewed online by Contributing Members - so you might want to consider that. Porsche factory fill at this time is Mobil 1 0W-40 (synthethic). Read throught some of the posts here and in the DIY section. You will not get much HP gain with a BMC or K&N or sport exhaust. But if you add headers and re-chip/tune the engine - some folks can see 30 plus hp increases. Watch your smog laws before doing this or get a chip that can be switched. You can view a listing of Porsche TSBs here for each model. Some are VIN specfic and some are general and some are accessory installation instructions. Contributing Members can view the actual TSB content online. K-20 is a 17 inch wheel most 996 wheel upgrades are 18 inch. Unless those wheels have very unusal offsets the rears will not fit on a narrrow body car (996). Sounds liike they came off a wide-body car (TT, C4S, or GT2). In genereal folks that autocross tend to liket the 17's and folks that do DE's tend to like the 18's. Bottom line for theose wheels is the fronts may fit but hte rears definitely won't. Those are good books to have although I'm not sure Bruce has updated his book with much info on the M96 engine. Check in with your local PCA (Porsche Club of America) as we have several great folks around the area for tech sessions. Besides Bruce Anderson, there are the guys at The Racers Group, RennWorks, and many more. Well... I cringe when someone says Porsch instead of Porsche but there are certainly a bunch of folks that say it wrong. You will endear yourself to other Porsche owners (and likely be taken more seriously) by saying POR-S-CHA correctly (just IMHO). The current model of 911 (996) drives much differently than earlier ones I grew up with. Today's 911 has lots of understeer to keep you out trouble. Certain wheel/tire/air pressure/alignment combinations can neutralize a great deal of this and make the car quite neutral handling. I would suggest attending auocrosses and driving events and talking to folks about there cars setup and then apply it to your needs and drving style. Once again... :welcome:

I sent you an email with the TSB and a parts list...

For your MY car Porsche says to change at 90,000 miles. The additional maintenance checklist is here. If your car is driven hard or has track time I personally would change it yearly. MP gear oil is cheap and it's good to see if have any abnormal wear particles in the drained oil. The manual transmission oil change procedure is pretty easy and is in a DIY here