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  1. rattles
    Thanks Loren Can the three plastic rivets that hold the wheel well liner be re used
  2. rattles
    Mine was the same, I was able to get an long extention nozzle on the vacuum cleaner to get the visible stuff out but I am not confident that the condenser is clear all the way through. The mix had set pretty hard. Anyone know how difficult it is to get the plastic panels off under the bumper, it looks like you could get access that way without the need to remove the whole bumper. Mine is a 99C2
  3. rattles
    Hi Glenn, don't worry too much. I bought the car with RMS already diagnosed. Only after I had joined different forums I realized that this "little easy to fix leak" was a common Porsche problem. For the first 4 months I used to have one or two drops a month on the garage floor. Since it's gotten hotter I haven't seen any of it. Doesn't really make sense since with higher temps the oil should be able to bypass the seals easier - maybe I loose it on the Autobahn when I go 270+ :P Anyway, if it doesn't get worse I'll just wait until the clutch is ready to be replaced and have it done then. Latest at the 80k inspection which is still 10k ahead. At least I'm determined not to let it ruin my fun with the car (as with the rattles). Thorsten <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks Thorsten, It's a while since I started this topic and since then it dos not appear to have become worse. I'm with you I plan to enjoy the car and fix it later if required. I took it to my local Porsche independant mechanic and he advised the same, said he has seen plenty much worse. I also agree with Scouser, this is my last Porsche too, great car to drive but not enough care taken when they bolt them together especially for the price. A 997S is now A$240,000 here. Glenn
  4. rattles
    <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Regardless of who is at fault its the spectators who are the losers. Bernie will have still taken home his usual pocket money, Indy Motor Speedway certainly got paid for the tickets and I doubt that the Michelin teams will be giving back any of their sponsorship dollars. Maybe those that did make money from the event and Michelin could work out a formula where 2005 ticket holders got free tickets for 2006. That wont help those who came from overseas or travelled long distances in the US but it may go part way to restoring some credibility with the fans and will have a secondary benefit of putting some people in the stands in 2006, doubt that there will be many paying customers. Getting back to the subject I went to Indy in 2002 with my family, total cost including air tickets from Australia around $6000, the highlight, easy, Porsche Supercup and that race track.
  5. rattles
    Loren, Did you need to buy any extra bits or just the standard unit with ISO gateway that they mention on the Car-Code website.
  6. rattles
    Check this one out - http://www.autoenginuity.com/ I have it and just used it on my 99 c4. I like the way it works, they give you free software upgrades, and ALWAYS respond to any questions you might have. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for the info. on both units Autoenginuity is more that twice the price of Digimoto, both appear to cover most tests. Any reason why you went for the more expensive model
  7. rattles
    I'll visit the US next month and thought I might buy an OBD2 unit for my 99 996 C2 6 speed RHD Any suggestions on which unit is the most suitable, best value, easiest to use would be appreciated. I will be using a laptop not PDA. Is it best to buy online or from a retailler. Thanks
  8. rattles
    I've had that piece out, if you put your finger through the aperture and lever off the C panel with your thumb it should come out. Just apply gentle steady pressure. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Rattles... Are you saying remove the entire C panel or just the small cover. thx... Jim <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Jim, Just the small cover. One of the clips that held my C panel in place was bent over and was making a lot of noise, I tried getting the C panel off using Loren's instructions but the last clip near the back window would not release, I just removed that small cover to access the bent clip. Glenn
  9. rattles
    I've had that piece out, if you put your finger through the aperture and lever off the C panel with your thumb it should come out. Just apply gentle steady pressure.
  10. rattles
    Loren, Could you send me a copy too Thanks
  11. rattles
    Hi Thortsen, Its your roof rattle mate from Australia, between us maybe we can do what Porsche finds impossible. We have both had similar problems, my roof is not too bad now. Try some silicone grease along the edge of the rubber seal that runs along the back of the sunroof when its open. I am in China now so cant send you a picture but will do a PM when I get back next week, sounds like a similar problem to mine but it only happened when the roof was open. Glenn
  12. rattles
    Do you know of an online source for this item, I have tried searching but no luck so far.
  13. rattles
    thanks T.P.
  14. rattles
    Is there one particular model of Hazet oil filter wrench to suit 996's or does one size fit all Thanks
  15. rattles
    type 8.5 liters to US quarts into your Google search and it will calculate it.
  16. rattles
    Must be different here, regular unleaded is 92 octane, premium is 95 or 98, all from the pumps at most gas stations. He was comparing 98 Shell with 98 BP or Mobil. The drivers manual for my 99 996 C2 says 98 Ron/ should be used, 95 can also be used but the knock sensors will adjust the timing. Maybe its different in US cars. I also felt the same as you, most good brands are going to be very close, I'm sceptical when people say this ones better than that but he says his dyno tests show a difference. Theres nothing in it for him. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sorry...didn't see that you were not in the States. Isn't the octane rating over there calculated differently than here. I think you use the research octane (RON) rating and we use the motor rating (MON) 96 RON equals 92 MON. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yes, its RON here 98 RON = 88 MON 95 RON = 85 MON
  17. rattles
    Must be different here, regular unleaded is 92 octane, premium is 95 or 98, all from the pumps at most gas stations. He was comparing 98 Shell with 98 BP or Mobil. The drivers manual for my 99 996 C2 says 98 Ron/ should be used, 95 can also be used but the knock sensors will adjust the timing. Maybe its different in US cars. I also felt the same as you, most good brands are going to be very close, I'm sceptical when people say this ones better than that but he says his dyno tests show a difference. Theres nothing in it for him.
  18. rattles
    Had my car in for a small service yesterday at a local Porsche specialist [non dealer]. He asked which fuel I had been using because there were a couple of fuel related faults showing when he did the system tests. I have used Shell pretty much exclusively since I bought the car. He also said that when he dyno tests cars he gets different results depending on which brand of gasoline [98 octane unleaded] is in the [same] car. His research shows that Mobil and BP are giving the best results and are burning cleaner. He does not sell gas. He prepares his own racing Porches so can get back to back tests on his own engines. Anyone have any opinions re this.
  19. rattles
    I took a 997S for a four hour test drive yesterday, amazing. Try to do the same and let us know if you still feel disappointed, I would be interested to hear your comments. Sure the Cayman will reduce resale values on the 996 and will take some sales from the 997S but that's progress. The positive side to that is that Porsche will have to lift the bar even further for the 998. On the road here a new 997S costs around A$240,000, thats about US$185,000. Now THAT"S disappointing.
  20. rattles
    Its way out of warranty so I'll just see what happens. My reason for raising the question was to get an idea at what point the seal was being replaced in most cases.
  21. rattles
    I am sure you're right, my old 86 SAAB turbo leaks oil from places that aren't even supposed to contain oil but still goes like a bullet.
  22. rattles
    I'd really appreciate some feedback from anyone that has had RMS problems, at waht stage did you replace the seal, mine is not too bad at the moment so I am tempted to just keep monitoring it until it starts to drip on the garge floor.
  23. rattles
    I have just found what appears to be the first signs of an RMS leak on my 99c2, there are no spots of oil on the garage floor but the area where the engine and gearbox join has a greasy film covering a section about 2 inches by 4 inces. Looks like its been happening for a while as its a mixture of oil and road grime. My car has done 19000 miles, I bought it new and it has not had any RMS work before. Any suggestions on what to do now, its not dripping oil so do I just leave it until it gets worse or is the best course of action to get it replaced asap. The clutch is OK, no signs of slip.
  24. rattles
    Thanks for the replies, I was hoping there had been an upgrade for recent models that could be used or some way of wiring in an additional sound source.
  25. rattles
    The turn indicator sender on my 99 C2 is almost inaudible if the windows are down. Coupled with the very feint green turn arrows its easy to leave the indictor on when making a gradual left or right turn. Does anyone know of a fix for this problem. Thanks
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