Loren

Yes, bleeding the clutch on a GT3 is the same. I think the slave cylinder bore is just a little larger on the GT3 - but it functions the same.

I clicked on the download this morning, took me to a page for payment, picked paypal and payed.  Then nothing.  I contacted the customer service as to how to download, nothing.  Good thing I used paypal, and can get my $$ back worst case.  Did I miss something on the download?

Izzy

I purchased and downloaded a copy of the 996 manual from www.workshopmanuals.co.uk. I compared them against my factory paper version (which includes all of the current supplements).

The downloaded manual appears to be a 1999-2000 vintage and the newest supplement (that I could find) it has is 39 (current supplements in my manual are 95). That means that the manual is only current through early MY2000. The wiring diagrams confirm that also as they only go through 1999.

I did not have any problems opening the PDF files but every file I opened did complain of a missing index - which means you can not search across all the files with Acrobat's search function.

The quality of the scanned pages is okay at best. Some images are a bit fuzzy and broken up (see below).

Oddly enough they also threw into the General section the Service Information Technik Books from MY2002.

Since the quality is poor, it does not cover C4S, Targa, or GT3 mk2, and this version does not have the additional supplements I can't recommend it. Even for only $20 much of the information is outdated.

Correct on the Litronics upgrade (even from a dealer) you do not get self leveling. on the (MY02 and newer) Bi-Xenon you do.

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Have a look at the DIY section... this is a 15 minute job (drain time is 20 minutes). On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the most difficult this is barely a 1.

You will also save few hundred dollars. Or better yet come to one of our Bay Area work on cars days and we'll help you!

Excellent! :D

You will need to put a OBD II scan tool on it to see if it is generating fault codes (not all fault codes turn on the CEL). The better tools will actually graph the performance of key components (like the MAF, fuel trim, O2 sensors, etc.).

CEL just went on.  Code PO153 came up.  According to the RennTech info. that describes an "aging oxygen sensor ahead of TWC cylinders 4-6." 

:(  Help, what is the difference between code PO153 "aging" oxygen sensor ahead of TWC cylinders 4-6 and code PO150, "oxygen sensor ahead of TWC cylinders 4-6?"  What is the aging process like for an oxygen sensor? Is this aging code telling me that soon there will be a code PO150 where the sensor fails?   

How serious is this aging code, can I still drive the car for a while and how soon should the sensor be replaced?   

Thanks ahead of time!

-Gary in Montana

The diagnosis of "oxygen sensor aging" helps to identify oxygen sensors that exceed emission limits because of aging.

During the diagnosis of oxygen sensor aging, the DME control module monitors the period of the sensor signal.

With an old sensor, the duration of the period is too long, i.e. it is more difficult for the sensor to diffuse oxygen into the exhaust gas. Reasons for this could be frequent driving in the lower load range (city driving, short distances, etc.) or a contaminated sensor.

Maybe it's because they found out you are the "keeper of the truth" over here on Renntech.  You mean you don't have answers for everything??????? :)

LOL... I have gotten phone calls from the last two owners of my 1976 911S. Both were polite but I have no idea how they tracked me down....

Porsche does not recommend X74 for any pre MY02 car. In MY02 they stiffened some chassis mounting points and X74 can be used on those "stiffened" cars.

I sent you a PM...

Have you looked at the ground connections?

I was wondering if anyone has copies of all 996 order guide for model year 02 - 03?  Thanks in advance.

Thanks Ron, that clears the PCM question.  Is the part number above PCM2?

Have a look at TSB 2/00 9112 TrafficPro CD Radio & Navigation (dated 2-25-2002).

996 563 551 00 01C Hardtop Lining Trim (item 3)

I think I may still have mine... although the relay has been opened for pictures. Let me know if you are interested and I'll try to find it.

(ps. If you validate your email change (by clicking on the link in the email) and it does not return you to the Contributing Members group - please let me know so I can fix it.)

000 044 500 38 is the RoW 20 mm lower X73 kit for C4S.

I would try it without removing the ball joint first. Remove the swaybar first to relieve the pressure. If you can get the wheel hub down enough to get the old strut out (and the new strut in) then you won't need it.

If you end up needing it then just buy or rent a ball joint tool (that fits Porsche).

No, both are water cooled. The Boxster engine is turned 180 degrees from the Carrera and is fitted into a smaller/flatter space.

OK I will get to it. Any other info you can send me Loren would help.

Stay tuned.

What models? 986/987 Boxster, 996/997 Carrera, GT2, GT3, TT and Cayenne would be nice... but if you want to do all Porsche models that will be a BIG project.

If someone has the codes from a Porsche OBD II manual (DME 7.8 version) I'll be happy to post them here. Most of the existing Porsche codes are the same and DME 7.8 just has more.

What code are you getting?

Yes, same gear oil.

I have two documents - one says .9 liters to refill and another says 1.5 liters.

Please let me know which is right so I can post the right numbers. Thanks!

Even though they both start with 996 101 901 xx ... the Carrera 3.4 is an 01 and the Boxster S is an 02. I do not know the differences.

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