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  1. Loren
    Here are some instructions for the OBC stalk hack which includes the steering wheel removal and replacement. Good photos of each step. I think Dan at D2 Performance did this step by step. OBC Stalk/Steering Wheel Instructions
  2. Loren
    1 quart every 1000 miles is considered "normal" by Porsche. If you are using more than that I would start looking for leaks.
  3. Loren
    Relay position 8 on the DME relay panel. Fuse is a 40A fuse on the same panel. The DME panel is under a metal plate that you get to behind the rear seats.
  4. Loren
    Thew PST2 can only load existing programs (to my knowledge). To make this kind of change you would need to re-program the chip - something that a few Porsche tuner shops can do.
  5. Loren
    As far as I know the only way to not get the CEL after removing this would be to reprogram the DME.
  6. Loren
    These bolts are microencapsulated. That is, the bolts have a special sealer on the threads and once they are tightened the sealer activates and seals for leaks. If the bolts are removed then the sealer is destroyed and they must be replaced. Just get the torque setting right (see the TSB because they are different depending on location) and they should be fine. Availability is likely a result of how many RMS replacements they are doing :lol:
  7. Loren
    The O2 sensors are just that - sensors. They are likely not the problem but the problem reporting mechanism. P1123 Oxygen Sensing Adaptation Area 1 (Cylinders 1 - 3) - Lean Threshold P1125 Oxygen Sensing Adaptation Area 1 (Cylinders 4 - 6) - Lean Threshold This would mean that the fuel/air mixture is so rich that sensing is up to it's lean threshold and can not lean the mixture enough. My list of probable causes are: fuel pressure too high; fuels injector(s) leaking; EVAP canister purge valve open. Could be the charcoal canister (which should be covered under emissions warranty) or fuel pressure too high because of dirt stuck in one of the valves or a bad fuel pressure regulator vacuum connection. In the end all of these may be covered by your emissions warranty (unless it was caused by a dirty fuel filter/fuel).
  8. Loren
    Yes - except they are Red
  9. Loren
    Yes - except they are Red
  10. Loren
    If you haven't lately... replace the plugs, wires, cap, rotor. Change the fuel filter and check the fuel pressure. Adjust the valves. Check for intake or vacuum air leaks. Unfortunately any of these could cause your problems - so you just need to eliminate them one at a time.
  11. Loren
    Well, if the seal were to actually "blow out" (instead of just leaking a little) you will know it as your oil light will come on and all of your oil will be on the ground. I've only seen two of those - one owner shut it down and saved the engine and the other didn't. Both were covered under warranty. Time to stop worrying and start driving ;) :drive:
  12. Loren
    Most of the 997 options not currently available say they will be available "between October and December" (according to the dealer newsletter from PCNA). I think they had better hurry - December is almost over. ;)
  13. Loren
    All of the Porsche Sport Exhausts I know of default to open. If you manually close them it should be easy to hear the difference.
  14. Loren
    Well, I know a 996 steering wheel will work on a 993 so it should. I don't know if the stalks will be in the way though. In the old days (showing my age) we cut the stalks on our race cars so you wouldn't accidentally hit them turning the wheel - but they could still be used.
  15. Loren
    You will not have the cut out at approx. 45 kmh / 28 mph to approx. 68 kmh / 42 mph. if the electronics and vacuum controls were not installed. In a factory option install the electronics and vacuum stuff is always installed. If a dealer (or owner) installed then it is optional. Without the electronics and vacuum stuff the exhaust is always open.
  16. Loren
    Remember there were two GT3 styles from the factory. The pre MY2002 GT3 (for RoW) and US Aerokit Cup and the MY04 GT3 that has the new style fenders and headlights. The bumpers are not interchangeable since the fenders and headlights are different. So if your car is a MY02 or newer you would want the MY04 GT3 style (or Aerokit II style) front bumper. I personally wouldn't worry about being a poser -- the fact is the GT3 style bumpers have larger openings for air to the radiators. I can't think of a good reason not to have that. I believe all of Gert's (Carnewal.com) bumpers are factory parts unless you specifically ask him to get another brand. BTW... RennTech.org does not have advertising sponsors per se. What the featured vendors here do (to be a featured vendor) is give RennTech.org members a discount - RennTech.org receives no advertising monies from any vendor.
  17. Loren
    Pull the A-pillar trim inwards along the roof frame and windscreen frame. The A-pillar trim as of MY2000 is characterized by a changed curvature and the notch for the deformation element. Before installation, check that the deformation element is seated properly. Check sheetmetal clips and replace if necessary. Insert the A-pillar trim at the side of the windscreen frame (transition point to dashboard), clip in the A-pillar trim along the roof frame.
  18. Loren
    For what year car? The A pillars changed in MY2000. And, do you want A pillar or defroster strip (lower piece on dash)?
  19. Loren
    The early kit and late kit are slightly different. The relays are different and the later kit has the option of a dash switch. PM me which set of instructions you want.
  20. Loren
    Theoretically a good idea... but most folks will not have access to the tools they need. You need an engine support tool when you drop the transmission as the RMS is changed with the engine in the car (the transmission is removed to provide access). You also need to test the seal bore for to see that it is concentric and has the proper diameter (all the way around). Porsche dealers have go-no-go tool for this and if your engine fails - you get a new (rebuilt) engine. They are also instructed to check the intermediate shaft seal and replace the four crankcase (halves) bolts. In the end all of these things are supposed to minimize your risk of have a 2nd or 3rd occurrence.
  21. Loren
    Perhaps it is: ;) Campaign Check #1: W501 Workshop Campaign: Check and Adjust Rear Window in Tailgate to correct rattle 850 Vehicles involved and/or Campaign Check #2 W502 Workshop Campaign Check and Adjust Rear Lid to correct rattle in Rear 562 Vehicles involved and/or Campaign Check #17 W523 Workshop Campaign Replacing both Spring Shocks for Rear Lid 1,136 Vehicles involved
  22. Loren
    The coolant being low will not cause a CEL. A loose gas cap or oil filler cap will - among a host of other emissions based problems. If the car is running ok then start with the two caps. There are two horns behind the front bumper - it is fairly common to have one or both go bad. Some folks have replaced them with air horns and some put new factory ones back in.
  23. Loren
    Try to keep your image size 1024x768 and less. They will download faster and use less disk space.
  24. Loren
    They all go to the speedometer A signal. They are used by other computers/relays in your car (i.e. PSE, PCM, etc.).
  25. Loren
    Glad it's taken care of. I use a bottle of Cheveron Techron (in the gas) about every 3000 miles to keep things clean.
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