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rattles

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  1. I am thinking of buying a set of aluminium pedals for my 99 996 c2, I am looking at the Rennline pedals, any feedback would be appreciated. I expect fitting would present the same problems as the RUF and Carnewal sets which I have read about in a previous post. Thanks
  2. Hi Thorsten, hows the roof. I just bought a similar item http://www.blueant.com.au/supertooth2_compatibility.htm It's a bit more basic than the unit you have found but the technology is probably the same. The Supertooth works well in my 996. clips onto the sunvisor using a magnetic contact. Volume in not a problem. Glenn
  3. Have a look at www,autopia-carcare.com then go to the section Detailing How-To > Paint Polishing Clinic They too suggest polishing and vinegar and give a step by step guide
  4. Thanks, I use a good independant mechanic to do the major services so will only be doing the brake fluid changes when I do the minor services. Hopefully he does the ABS when he does them, I'll check with him next time.
  5. You hypothesis is correct only if you were changing the brake fluid in the northern hemisphere. Since you are in Australia, you can compensate for southern hemisphere gravitational pull by inverting the car. Then starting with the left wheel as viewed from the front of the car would be correct. Lastly, when re-torquing the wheel lug nuts be sure to accomplish this by using only a left-handed torque wrench. Thanks Orient, hadn't thought of that, that would make it easier to get the cosmoline off the engine and gearbox too, is this the method you use for your concours prep. I'll re phrase the question, do I do the wheel furthest from the master cylinder first. That seems logical to me but I just wanted to make sure I was doing it correctly and not leaving any old fluid in the system. The position of the master cylinder is different on LHD and RHD cars. Yes. Do the back left wheel first. thanks
  6. You hypothesis is correct only if you were changing the brake fluid in the northern hemisphere. Since you are in Australia, you can compensate for southern hemisphere gravitational pull by inverting the car. Then starting with the left wheel as viewed from the front of the car would be correct. Lastly, when re-torquing the wheel lug nuts be sure to accomplish this by using only a left-handed torque wrench. Thanks Orient, hadn't thought of that, that would make it easier to get the cosmoline off the engine and gearbox too, is this the method you use for your concours prep. I'll re phrase the question, do I do the wheel furthest from the master cylinder first. That seems logical to me but I just wanted to make sure I was doing it correctly and not leaving any old fluid in the system. The position of the master cylinder is different on LHD and RHD cars.
  7. Just about to do the brake fluid change on my 99 996, for right hand drive 996's the master cylinder is on the right hand side of the car, am I correct in assuming I should start with the left rear wheel, the DIY is for left hand drive cars and suggests to start with the right rear.
  8. Do a search for ''burning oil smell'' you will see that Pat posted a similar question in Feb 05. Quite a few replies.
  9. Cant agree more, I also started with a Mini Cooper, no advertising but the back seat worked a treat. Lucky our first cars were not 996's, would have missed out on lots of fun or ended up with permanent back problems.
  10. Thanks Loren, I had just found that DIY when your reply came in, must be nearly time for you to switch off and wait for Santa. Already midday Xmas day here. Appreciate your help. Glenn
  11. No the reverse lights aren't working either, I have checked all other light circuits and memory functions, its just the reverse lights and the tilt function that are not working. Is there a sensor on the gear shift that send the signal, any DIY's to replace it if there is. Thanks
  12. The tilt mirror and reversing lights on my 99 996 c2 RHD stopped working this morning. I have checked and replaced the fuse Row B number 5 and this has not fixed the problem. The memory function in my seats works OK and both mirror adjustments work OK. I have tried resetting the tilt mirrow with the car in reverse, ignition on pressing M&1. Next step is to check for a blown globe/s in the reversing lights but it seems strange that the other items covered by this fuse are working. Any ideas what it could be. Thanks. Just noticed that the memory function adjusts the mirrors OK when I select 1 - 2 or 3 on the seat adjust. Is there a mechanical sensor attached to the reverse gear selector that activates the mirrors and reversing lights, seems logical that this is where the problem probably is.
  13. Hi Glenn or Richard, is there a DIY or is it just pretty much self explanatory? Anyone took pics? I started to notice that my idle is a little rough lately. How much time would you estimate for the job? Thorsten The build up around the butterfly was difficult to remove on mine, like a black gum, I used some methylated spirit on the cloth, think you call it rubbing alcohol in the US, not sure about Germany.
  14. I just did the same after replacing the battery. My car would stall each time I took my foot off the pedal, spoke to my Porsche mechanic [not a Porsche dealer] and he suggested to do that rather than waiting for the computer to reset. Worked perfectly and no problems since cleaning.
  15. Okay, okay I definitely have to see that vid. Would anybody be willing to mail it to me or even better put it on another server? Tried http-tunneling to get by the restrictions of google but had no success. The only reason I could imagine why they would do this is copyright protection :censored: . Thorsten Thorsten, Gregg, Try http://video.google.com/ it should get you to the main page then search for Porsche Glenn
  16. The tag on the video says it may be from Australia, it's not. Just another motoring related quality product :lol: from the UK.
  17. If you have some space at the front between the house and the street a gable carport may work, would have to be cheaper than a 2nd floor and lift.
  18. I'm just about to place an order with Autopia and want to make up a reasonable sized order to spread the shipping costs to Australia. They stock a range of leather care products called Sonus, I'm not familiar with that brand, any comments on how it compares with Lexol or Zaino would be much appreciated. Thanks
  19. I have the same question as Brad, anyone have any suggestions about whether to use the liquid or paste NXT Thanks
  20. Thanks, recd. OK now. Will the skin selector be up and running again soon
  21. Loren, I am having problems opening it too. If I click on the link it takes me straight to a forum page which says I dont have permission to view the article. Also I notice the skin has changed since you did your software upgrade and the link to change the skin is no longer active
  22. My 99 C2 had a similar problem a few months after I bought it new in Aug 99. I got underneath the car and found that the noise was coming from inside the bell housing but it took three round trips of 80 km to the delear before they finally removed the gearbox and fixed the problem. Not sure if they replaced a part or just lubricated the throw out mechanism but 5 years later it's still ok. It sounded and felt like a lack of lubrication on the throw out mechanism but resulted in a very noisy and notchy cluth movement. Just for the record they forgot to re install various brackets and pipe clamps removed when the box came out which I found on a subsequent trip under the car. High labour charges and sloppy work seems to be the case around the world with Porsche dealers.
  23. Just a thought, I understand US models have the cigarette lighter powered even if the ignition is off, might be worth checking that its not somehow been pushed in and stuck in the on position.
  24. I just purchased a set of nobs from Becker and they are only $.20 each with a minimum purchase of $5, plus s+h. I bought 4 for $5.80. Pretty good buy and well worth it. I hated those nobs on humid days. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The Australian Becker agent charges around A$9.00 per piece, about US$7.00, wish I had bought from the US, even with postage it would have been cheaper.
  25. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have had mine replaced twice, first by the dealer secondly by myself. I just contacted the distributor of the radio and they did a mail order for me. I'm in Australia, would think you could do the same in the USA. My first set peeled, second set became sticky, easy to take them off, just lever gently around the edges. Mine is a 99C2
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