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Torx E12 required for seat bolts:

Well, if you don't want to pay the dealer then I would use the Mobil 1 75W-90 synthetic gear oil.

Dealer prices:

000 043 204 20 Mobil PTX - 20 liters (retail $550.32)

999 917 546 00 Shell Transaxle - 1 liter (retail $29.57)

Mobil 1 75W-90 synthetic gear oil street prices:

3 quarts - $25

Yes, these decals fit Boxster, Carrera, Turbo, GT2 and GT3.

I think the photo was on a Boxster (all the other cars have cross-drilled rotors).

..or here at the Decal/Racing Number store.

Same.

Yes, gear oil for manual transmissions and rear differential. ATF for the front wheel drive.

PORSCHE® RELEASES INITIAL PHOTOS AND DETAILS OF NEW CAYMAN S SPORTS CAR

New Coupe Features Dynamic Styling and Powerful Engine

ATLANTA, May 23, 2005 -- Porsche today revealed the first official images of its anxiously awaited new sports car -- the 2006 Porsche Cayman S. Based on the Boxster® series, the two-seat coupe incorporates dramatic new styling, a powerful 295 hp (SAE) engine, and features and options made popular by Porsche's current range of sports cars. It is positioned and priced between the Porsche 911® Carrera® and Porsche Boxster S.

While easily recognizable as a member of the Porsche sports car family, the Cayman S has its own distinctive look. Among its unique styling features are its dynamic new coupe silhouette, aerodynamic upper windshield sill, curvaceous rear fenders, fog lamps integrated into the front air intakes, exclusively designed side air intakes, automatically extending rear spoiler, and newly styled dual sport tailpipes. Beneath the new model's distinguishing hatchback is a rear storage area twice the size (9.2 cu. ft.) of that found in the Boxster.

The Cayman S's muscular 3.4-liter, flat-six cylinder engine propels the car from 0 to 60 mph in a quick 5.1 seconds and to a top track speed of an impressive 171 mph. The engine is equipped with the same VarioCam® Plus variable valve timing system as found on the 2005 911 Carrera. It allows the engine to produce its maximum torque of 255 ft. lbs. between 4,200 and 6,000 rpm.

This engine power is transmitted through the Boxster S's standard six-speed manual transmission that has been enhanced for the Cayman S with shortened and more precise shift travel. Offered as an option, the five-speed Tiptronic® S automatic transmission system has been tuned specifically for the new model, incorporating unique electronic and hydraulic control maps.

Handling and safety are enhanced with the fitting of 18-inch wheels and tires and the Porsche Stability Management (PSM) system as standard equipment. The Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) system, which allows the driver to select between the comfort of a grand touring car and the track-ready precision of a genuine high-performance sports car at the touch of a button, is available as an option.

The Cayman S will go on sale in the United States and Canada in mid January of 2006 at a price of $58,900 US.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, Ga., and its subsidiary, Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., are the exclusive importers of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne sport utility vehicles for the United States and Canada. A wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG, PCNA employs approximately 250 people who provide Porsche vehicles, parts, service, marketing and training for its 206 U.S. and Canadian dealers. They, in turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-class service.

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For more information, contact: Bob Carlson (770) 290-3676 or Martin Peters (770) 290-3667

We have added the procedure for changing the (ATF) oil in the front wheel drive of C4 and C4S. You can find it here.

For street driving and occasional track use I would stay with the Mobil PTX. You won't need 12 quarts you will only need slightly under 3 liters.

You will also want to change the gear oil in the front wheel drive on your car (4 liters of ATF). I will try to get a DIY online here in the next couple of days - it's not too hard.

Header to engine: 19 ftlbs. (25 Nm)

Header to cat: 22 ftlbs. (30 Nm)

Tailpipe clamp: 27 ftlbs. (23 Nm)

Well, the codes give say the sensor 1 is bad (sensor 1 - cylinders 1 to 3) for sure. Will it cure the other fault on the other side? You won't know until you replace the bad sensor and clear the codes. If they come back then you need to find out where the next problem lies.

Like most compound problems the only way to fix them is to separate the variables and fix the problems one at a time.

TSB 9/97 6128 Modifications and Adjustments to Soft Top (dated 10-16-97)

Pretty much points to the cat being bad.

The OBD II manual says reset the fault, if it continues then replace the cat.

P1128 Oxygen Sensing Adaptation Area 2 (Cylinders 1 - 3) - Rich Threshold

Fault condition: Fuel/air mixture is so lean that sensing has reached its rich threshold.

Translation: Oxygen sensing at rich threshold is stored in the memory, this means that the fuel/air mixture is too lean.

Air leaks ahead of the oxygen sensors can lead to a fault in adaptation also check exhaust system for leaks.

Fault area:

- Intake air system leaking.

- Fuel pressure too low.

- Volume supply of fuel pump too low.

- Fuel injectors fouled.

Start by checking for air or exhaust leaks - including the gas cap, oil filler cap, all hoses etc., etc.

Replace the O2 sensor (after cat) passenger side. Look for any other obvious air leaks - perhaps the mechanic forgot to plug in a hose or two. Reset the codes and hope that is the last of them.

C00 - Eurospec emissions

226 - ?? country version? What country are you in?

440 - antenna divesity

670 - PCM2 navigation

490 - Harman sound system (analog)

665 - PCM basic module with radio

666 - PCM2 telephone (GSM)

668 - PCM2 telephone handset

Yes (as Tool Pants said), they are different.

The CDC-3 uses: 993 645 130 00

and the CDC-4 uses: 996 645 113 00

In most cases there is a poor connection in one of the seat belt buckles. Porsche issued a TSB on this several years ago. If you car has not had the TSB done then it likely should. Only a dealer or shop with a PST2 (or PIWIS) tester can turn off an air bag light (and read the fault code that turned it on).

Yes, even though the GT3 engine is a different design than the Carrera the spark plug change process and torques are all the same.

hi,

i am also looking for a small frontlip for my '02er targa - facelift std. front.

i have in my garage a spoilerlip with the number 996 505 986 91 on it. will this fit to the front of my car?

after checking the partnumber i am not sure...

thanks

996 343 792 16 Stabiliser mounting (2 required)

We have added the DME 7.1.1 Cayenne P-Code listing to the OBD II P-Codes section.

OBD II P-Codes

I need to covert these and add them to the DIY just haven't gotten around to it yet.

Edit - DIY is now updated with these pics. Many thanks to RennTech.org member scherb!

(Images courtesy of scherb)

MY03 Coupe Order Guide below:

carrera_coupe.pdf

First Question: IMHO - I would bleed my brakes after any serious track event. Mind you not replace all the brake fluid - just bleed for bubbles.

Second Question:

1. Make sure that there is plenty of brake fluid in the Motive bleeder.

2. Keep the pressure on the bleeder at 15 to 20 psi - all the time.

3. For the catch tube, find a some clear plastic (aquarium) tubing that fits snug over the bleeder screw.

4. Only open the bleeder screw enough to see the flow start and close it immediately when you see clear brake fluid. In most cases the valve is only open a few seconds.

5. Check the pressure and (new) fluid level before moving on to the next wheel.

6. Don't forget to bleed the clutch slave cylinder as it shares the same fluid path.

That's not 10 items but what I can think of right now...