Loren

It is pretty easy and gets installed after the windshield. It basically sticks to the windshield (similar to the mirror). 996 612 981 00 - Retail price is $306.25 but I think I've seen the upgrade kit advertised for about $180. Try Sunset Imports (Porsche Parts at Dealer Cost) at the top of the page. The install TSB (9212) is in the TSB section.

Sounds like you need a new dealer....

I sent you a PM.

The Carrera/GT3 Maintenance Checklists section has been updated to current Porsche schedules. The list now includes a separate schedule for MY04 and newer cars.

Enjoy... :D

Most likely the early small tube type for 3.4 liter cars only. The latter mufflers (-03 and -04) will work on any year.

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Technically they all should have it. I think Jeff's photo is from Stevens Creek Porsche.

could anyone verify the years that DON'T require the computer to be reconfiged?

According to the TSB the new sensor started with the following VINs:

Boxster: 98 6YS 62 0415 2.7 liter

Boxster: 98 0YU 62 5100 2.7 liter

Boxster S: 98 0YS 66 0258 3.2 liter

Boxster S: 98 3YU 66 2414 3.2 liter

996 606 124 00 Old style HFM (2.7 and 3.2)

986 606 125 01 New style HFM (2.7 and 3.2)

XKW - ? perhaps XKX - instrument surround in arctic silver

XNY - trim strip in arctic silver

From the TSB on the subject...

Examination of engines that were the subject of complaints revealed other oil leaks in addition to those found in the crankshaft sealing ring on the flywheel side. These engine oil leak areas included:

> crankcase bolt threads

> intermediate-shaft flange area.

Since March 9, 2004, bolts with a sealant coating on the thread and head have been used during assembly to fasten the crankcase halves in the area of the flywheel.

On vehicles manufactured prior to the above-mentioned date (See Introduction), the four crankcase bolts and the three intermediate shaft flange bolts must be replaced in addition to the crankshaft sealing  ring in the event of an oil leak in the area.

Engines replaced for this reason under warranty will be subject to a charge back and the engine returned to the dealer.

You probably mean the screw (21) behind the interior air temp cover (20).

:oops: bad cut 'n paste - all fixed now.

so Does this mean that the 996 console with the back extention removed is the same as the 986 boxster one?

Yes.

100 Time Units is one hour. So 1 TU is 0.6 minutes, or 36 seconds.

Is there a site for checking the option sticker codes? I have others that I would like to decode....C02  226  288  411  437 438  446  476

Thanks for your help. :D

C02 - Equipped with catalytic converter

226 - ? maybe 236 18" tires ?

288 - Headlight washers

411 - 18" Carrera wheels

437 - Comfort Seat Left, electronically adjustable

438 - Comfort Seat Right, electronically adjustable

446 - Cocave hub cap with colored escutchenion

476 - PSM (Porsche Stability Management)

Sorry if the question is impolite...is there any chance to get a decal [just like the one Loren has on his car] with the renntech.org donation?

:lol: Sorry, but RennTech.org does not make the decals. The decals are done (with our approval) by XenonMods.com. A (very) small part of each decal order is donated to RennTech.org to help pay for our operating costs. At $12 (for a set of 2) I doubt you will find a better deal.

How about this ... I had a guy at work whip it up.  Test only right now - from the list Scouser posted (anyone have a more offical list and criteria).  Want it Loren?

http://www.rsthree.com/sandbox/porsche.php

- Marshall | MY99 | Mirage Metallic 6sp

Looks like a good start.

Problem is that in many cases the option numbers mean different things for different models and years. Scouser's list is a good start but many of the codes are for "older" Porsches and they mean different options on the newer cars. The best source I've seen is inside of the dealer parts program PET - where it is based the exact model.

ummm... im pretty new to ur website... so... i...uaaaa... cliuck on the

donoate to the website...but it seems like there is only paypal option..

i will use my credit card to get a paypal account at ebay...

Thanks for yout tips

You don't need a PayPal account - just click on the "Click Here" button after "If you do not currently have a PayPal account" and it will take your credit card.

Thanks!

There was a Blog error where members that used Internet Explorer did not have a posting box or comments box. Since I don't use IE I missed it. This only affected IE users and has now been fixed. Sorry for the inconvenience. In the future I'll try to remember to test all new features with IE. :rolleyes:

We also fixed a couple other cosmetic issues with the blog software - should be good to go now.

Does anyone have the part numbers for the bolts and RMS?

2001 996 3.4

It is extremely important to follow the TSB instructions for replacement and torque of these parts.

999 385 004 09 New/Coated crankcase bolt, M6 x 35 (4 ea. required per vehicle) - (about $1 each)

900 385 275 09 New/Coated bolt for intermediate shaft, M6 x 20 (3 ea. required per vehicle) - (about $0.40 each)

999 113 490 41 Shaft seal (RMS) - (about $17.02 each)

Credit cards work too... ;)

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?a...sb&code=carrera

you mean...the above link? The TSB?... i um... im really srry to bother u... but it seems like i cannot click on the article to open it up...

could u plz tell me how can i read the articles?

am i having problems with my comp?

For Japan both Mobil 1 and Castrol are sold in Japan. As well, so is Motul, Shell, and WAKO'S Chemical Company Wako's ex Synthe 5W-40.

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Contributions help defer the cost of running this site and providing this information to you. No one has to contribute - but almost 10% of the members do. Without contributions this site would either have to go subscription or cease to exist.

Considering a the lowest priced Porsche is around $50,000 (US) and highest priced around $400,000, a single set of Carrera service manuals are $2091.10 - perhaps RennTech.org a $25 (or more) donation to RennTech.org is good investment?

thx for the reply and the kind help.

BTW, do u know the links to those worldwide prosche approved oil list?

on DIY section I heard that the list is pretty long but the article

only showed the list for US sales. thx

The list is 5 pages long (all Contributing Members have access to it as well as other TSBs). I listed the most popular US brands in the DIY.

What brand are you interested in?

Any special precautions?

Thanks!

I think I'll just buy an Interstate battery.

Also, what CCA is the stock battery?

TIA

Have a look here

There is a certain amount of adjustment with the single bolt that holds the tip on. Loosen it just enough to move it and adjust as follows:

A= 25-26 mm (up to and including MY01)

A= 22 mm (from MY02 on)

If you can't get them equal then the whole muffler assembly (for each side) will need to be loosened and moved.

Porsche use Optimol Optipit for bearings and normal grease for some sealing surfaces (o-rings).

OPTIMOL OPTIPIT®-brownish, transparent tacky grease based on lithium-12-hydroxystearate with extremely high oil viscosity.

MICROFLUX TRANS® (TRANS=Triple Action Non-sacrificial Surface engineering) improves friction surfaces to an extent not possible with normal machining processes and conventional EP lubricants. In a tribological system, the polarized MICROFLUX TRANS® additives instantaneously create a passive film on friction surfaces before friction occurs. At a given load level, the MICROFLUX TRANS® additives release compounds forming a resistant protective layer on friction surfaces. Under severe load, components of the MICROFLUX TRANS® additive combination are activated and diffuse into the surfaces initiating an improvement of their friction characteristics through plastic deformation. The organic reaction products become a component of the tribopolymer system.

Unlike the case with conventional lubricants, the tribopolymers formed by MICROFLUX TRANS® are longchained compounds with excellent lubricity and adhesion.

The load carrying area is improved, a hydrodynamic lubrication film is easier to maintain. This unique physiochemical reaction is OPTIMOL surface engineering and achieves a non-sacrificial micro-smoothing of the friction surfaces.

The MICROFLUX TRANS® additive technology provides optimum wear protection and  in extremely low coefficient of friction even under extremes of pressure, vibration, shock loads, at high or low speeds or varying operational conditions.

OPTIMOL OPTIPIT builds up a stable grease collar at the bearing edges, supporting the seals to prevent penetration of dirt, water and other contaminations.

OPTIMOL OPTIPIT enables a hydrodynamic lubricating film even at low speeds.