Loren

I'm going to get my camera and bring it to work tomorrow and take how to and where to pics.  I don't think running wires to the bonnet will be the best thing for you to do.  The only  hole in the firewall is directly behind the battery.  If you run the signal wires past the batt you will most likely get some interference(engine noise).  Sub under the seat?  I have a bunch of great ideas as I am finishing my 99 996 show car.  By the way.. this is what I do for a living

(image courtesy of Tom Morris)

Best check your engine bottom end if you did that much damage. Look for scrapes or sheared bolts.

The Aerokit Cup rear wing has two sets of screws.

Item 16 (900 249 034 02) holds the adjustment plates on the side of the fixed portion of the wing. Item 18 (900 249 041 00) hold the moveable wing in the adjustment plates. Always use Locite (or some other thread sealer) on all the wing screws or they will vibrate out.

Will the X74 suspension components fit on a 1999 996?

Tool Pants....

I meant to ask you....do you know if Mobil 1 15W-50 is still on the approved oils list?

Only the following weights are approved and not in all brands:

0W-40

5W-40

5W-50

The switch for cruise control is on the clutch pedal. In non-egas (MY99 C2 only) there is a seperate control box for cruise control. On MY99 C4 and all later 996's (egas) the control is in the DME (DME 7.2).

Harry,

The shocks don't make a sport suspension - the springs do. You need to find the color bands on the springs. There will be three color bands - the first two are spring type and last one is tolerance for the spring plate. They will likely be brown and white (standard springs) with a tolerance color of green or white. So your colors may be: brown/white/white.

Tell me the spring band colors and I can tell you what they are.

I think all steering wheels are leather covered on 996's. The second one is plain (no aluminum). The leather vs. leatherette is a matter of taste and upkeep/care. If you have a lot of leather in the car (i.e. large or small leather package) then you might want to stick with leather.

Here is a pic of mine in leather.

You've got mail...

996.347.983.29 A28 Black Steering wheel with Aluminum Look/Leather - MY03 on

996.347.804.64 A28 Black Steering wheel - MY00 on

Don't forget to order a 3 spoke air bag - the steering does not come with one.

I believe the "K" means special order. You might try Gert at Carnewal.com since these only show on the RoW parts list.

Deck Lid

K 996 512 991 94 900 cover (in carrara white) with air box

Spoiler

K 996 512 959 94 spoiler

K 996 512 983 94 plate /Left

K 996 512 984 94 plate /Right

K 999 073 334 00 round head screw M 6 X 16

955 505 683 00 Grille (V6 and S only)

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You might want to try new clamps. I seem to recall a similar issue when I installed an aftermarket exhaust on my 996. I replaced the clamps with new ones and the problem went away. If I remember correctly, the new clamps didn't cost much.

Karl

Were the new clamps just generic ones, or specific Porsche ones?

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Best regards,

G. Cameron

Just follow the 996 DIY here. It is the same process.

Brown/White is ground on the left side and Brown/Blue is ground on the right side.

This is my problem:

I took a trade in 1998 Boxter with 53k

During my first long drive the check engine light came on.

I inspected the car and found a hough crack in the gas cap and replaced it with a brand new one from the dealer. Before just going and resetting the light I read the codes and got 1124, 1126, then I reset the codes and drove it for about 15 more miles, the light came back on again and got the same exact codes.  I added a full tank of gas, reset the codes again and drove for two days with no problems. Then again today the light is back on, I read the codes and please pay attention to the order I got the codes in: P1126, 1124, 0410 secondary air sys, 0130 OS sensor bank one sensor 1.

Could it simply be a bad OS sensor ?

I am going crazy with this car please help.the  :angry:

Could anybody please also post the 14 page document on the hardtop problem to me ?

I have got a 2001 996 and the hardtop rattling is just driving me crazy. :-(

Thank you very much in advance!

My email: Dr.Cameron@email.de

The recall was for C4's only. They have a much different gas tank because of the 4WD.

Your problem sounds like a sticky float/sender. I would try some Techron or other fuel system cleaner first. If you live in a cold climate you could have moisture (water) in the tank so a gas dryer might be appropriate also.

The 3 liter engine has a lot fixes from the early 2.7's. My MY76 911S needed to have new chain tensionors, chain rails, 11 blade fan, turbo oil cooler and several head studs replaced before it it was strong and reliable. The 3 liter engines had all of those problems solved plus more HP.

Excellent thread. Question for Loren and others: How old was the battery you just replaced? and what kind of usage did it have (daily driver, weekend driver, short runs, etc.)?

Questions for Loren/Toolpants:

1 - noticed that the vent on the OEM battery is on the side, and the Johnson Controls battery is on the center (needs a longer vent tube) - is that a problem?

2 - Also... the OEM MOLL battery seems to be exceptionally good and well built. Although pricier would it be preferable? Thanks in advance.

1- Then vent on the car extra long and the Autozone battery vent tube and connector add another 8-10 inches. I had plenty of tubing even after cutting off the old connector.

2 - YMMV, I tend to look at the CCA, size/fit, and warranty.

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There is a 15 page TSB for installing the CDC4 on a Cayenne. There are two possible kits depending on your cars original options. Again depending on your original options there are 8 possible installation scenarios. Four involve routing a wire from the rear of the car to the the dash and four that don't. The TSB says 4.2 hours or 2.5 hours again depending on the options.

I have 2004 Cayenne S & I have a problem with it, sometimes when I change a gear from park to drive or rivers my transmission kicks. :drive:  Sometimes when I slow down to stop I can feel the kick when it’s downshifting. My local dealer tried four times to find the problem, no luck. (Dealer tells me that’s a normal thing) :censored: . I don’t think that makes sense. I’ve check with some other cayenne S, TT  & V6 owners; they don’t have such a problem. Has anyone heard this kind of problem or have? What should I do? Thank you.  :help: