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  1. Loren
    As I recall if you buy the kit everything is included.
  2. Loren
    I'm upgrading the Internal and Exterior Rear-view mirrors to Auto-Dimming. The TSB says to disconnect the battery first, then remove the seat, and disconnect the wiring harness. I need to partially remove the driver's side door sill in order to run the correct cables from the mirror to underneath the seat. The TSB mentions "Weld Point 21" under the seat... i'm not exactly sure where this is, but I have to connect a wire there as well. So far, it looks as though the door sill is held on by 3 HEX Security type bolts (not torx). Not sure what size, not sure where to get tool. Harbor Freight $7.99 Hex end to 1/4'' drive adapter, magnetic hex bit driver, hook hanging bit ('Y- design), 1/4'' hex to 1/4'' socket drive bit and 1/4'' hex wobble adapter; also includes 8 Phillips, 8 Pozi drive, 9 slotted, 4 spanner, 9 torque, 4 tri-wing, 9 hollow tip torque, 3 torque-set, 9 metric hex, 4 square, 10 SAE hex, 3 spline, 6 hollow metric hex, 6 hollow SAE hex and 3 clutch bits;
  3. Loren
    Only if they are damaged on removal - make sure you use the right tools.
  4. Loren
    If you are asking about item 6 then it is available. Anything else means a new headlight...
  5. Loren
    I would just add as much negative camber as you can and stay within the specs. Tire wear will increase - but so will handling.
  6. Loren
    Hmm... did they use Porsche spec ATF?
  7. Loren
    All 2000 and newer Boxsters are eGas.
  8. Loren
    Covered here before also... E12 Torx socket - some folks say a US 3/8" socket will also work.
  9. Loren
    There are many other minor parts changes.
  10. Loren
    When did you last change the ATF? If not recently I would start with that.
  11. Loren
    I assume you mean 1998 (1999) 996 C4? If so, it is: 900 g refrigerant R 134a
  12. Loren
    Page numbers differ in different model year owners manuals. But, it is in every owners manual.
  13. Loren
    Time for a new battery?
  14. Loren
    Replacing the Gas Door Actuator, for Carrera (996) or Boxster (986)
  15. Loren
    Are you sure they did what they said? If so, unplug the MAF and see if idle and low speed running are affected.
  16. Loren
    Did you check the instructions and diagrams in your Owner's Manual?
  17. Loren
    According to Porsche... 3.6 liter mufflers can be used on either a 3.4 or 3.6 liter car (because they are larger). 3.4 liter mufflers should not be used on 3.6 liter engines (because they are smaller).
  18. Loren
    Most of those have been covered here already (in plain English).
  19. Loren
    You should read this
  20. Loren
    If there temperature (10-20 degrees) does not change then they likely do not drive in heavy stop n' go traffic.
  21. Loren
    I don't think how much you drive has anything to do with it. If is going to happen then it will happen. The percentage of cars (compared to overall sales) is pretty small. There are a lot of Boxsters out there will well over 100,000 miles and no engine failures. sorry i am a silly newbie who posted this post in the wrong section I have a 1999 996 C4 tip S cab and I worry over the bore liner prob sleepless nights lol after market warranties are not worth the paper they are written on when you have a claim they will default it some how .... I know these cars have an issue you hear it oh so often the local indy has 10 bore liner engines sitting in his work shop Your concerns have been replied to elsewhere - I think we have seen enough "the sky is falling messages". You should also read ... Reliability of 996 Engines, Article by Jim Pasha
  22. Loren
  23. Loren
    Your new engine should have all the latest parts.
  24. Loren
    I don't think how much you drive has anything to do with it. If is going to happen then it will happen. The percentage of cars (compared to overall sales) is pretty small. There are a lot of Boxsters out there will well over 100,000 miles and no engine failures.
  25. Loren
    Thanks a lot, Loren. Dealers are indeed astounding. I assume those specs are from the 2007 MY owner's manual(?). According to them, the S and !S 6 speed trannies are the same. However, the ratios for the S posted in the latest Sales Brochure show: 3.31 1.95 1.41 1.13 0.97 0.82 Those ratios at least give a more sane spread between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, than the ones from the owner's manual. Maybe Porsche changed the S's ratios for 2008? Seems unlikely, however. So I guess I'll assume the owner's manual is right for the !S, but there appears to be conflicting data for the S. Thanks again. I actually took those from the MY06 Owner's Manual. The MY07 Owner's Manual is here online to download.
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