Angel Martin

On 8/9/2018 at 8:56 PM, jacks996 said:

996 Headlight Gasket repair ?  I have been searching for a fix for 3 years... and I think I have found a good replacement. See Photos below.

This hollow "P" shaped 1/4 inch tubing ( 1/2 inch overall width ) with a tape backing worked great on my 2000 C4. Ordered from McMASTER-CARR   https://www.mcmaster.com/ - "High Temp Rubber Seal" - Pt # 1129A992 "Style B".

https://www.mcmaster.com/#1129a992/=1e35sf5

A 5-foot section does one headlight with some left over. Two 5-foot rolls cost $19 plus shipping & tax. See the part number details in photo.

 

A few notes on installation. Clean all the old rubber "Goo" from the area with alcohol including the channel between the clear lens and the black headlight case. This new tubing flange will fit inside this channel. Insert it with the tape side facing away from the lens and as you work it around the lens remove the tape backing. It will stick to the channel and stay put without any other clamping. Run the tubing out about an inch beyond the lens and when you reinstall the Light assembly, tuck the extra tubing under the light between the fender.

 

Because this is hollow tubing it compresses very well as the light is installed in the fender. And if it bulges out any it is easily pushed back in place with a finger or a small plastic tool. It is Black but a bit shinier that the original which I could compare to my other lamp which is new having been replaced after damage.  Good luck returning your 996 to like new... 🙂

 

 

Thanks for the information. I got the silicone seal and looks great and will last much longer than the original rubber.  I also used some auto rubber sealing https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K43BT61/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 around the lense where the original rubber was. 

I need to replace the ATF wiring harness in my 2002 986 w/tiptronic due to a defective temperature sensor that forms part of it. I have been unable to find any information as to what it entails and / or how it can be replaced.   Appreciate any insight. 

I had the same problem and it was the door lock mechanism. When neither of the inside or outside mechanical devices can open the door, and unless the switches at both locations happen to fail at the same time, in my opinion, there is no other option. I replaced the door lock mechanism and now works fine. 
There are several postings as to how to replace. It is fairly a simple process, although a little bit tricky getting it in and out  of its position. I did it, so I'm sure most people would be able to do it 😎