PAULSPEED

Hi, Here is a site for repair manuals. They may not have your car year but I would bookmark this site for future reference. Paul http://www.workshopmanuals.co.uk/

Hi, I know for a fact that the porsche club president for the denver region drives a GT-3 and lives in Boulder. I would search the Porsche club of america site and hook up with the racing division. The guy with the GT-3 races in Time Trials in the Denver area. You could drive over and check out his roll bar cage. Paul

Hi, It looks like the grill is held by two expansion revits (#8). The rivet (#8) holds part 5 to part 9 to part 3 to part 1. I would drill out the rivets to release the grill. Enclosed is a picture of the parts. Paul

Hi, I would ask a supplier like suncoast for a price. Paul

Hi, I could not find the bag put here is the part numbers for the wind screen. Paul

Hi, My brother is happy with his 997 4S and I am happy with my 997 S. Either car will make you happy. Paul

Hi, It looks like the rubber spoiler has two expansion rivets to the engine hood. You would have to drill out the rivets out to remove the rubber boot. Is it your goal to replace the rubber boot? A lot of the screws on a Porsche require a torx drive and not a allen wrench. Are you sure the allen wrench is backing out the screws? Paul

Hi, Here is another picture of the 996 spoiler. I am having fun. Paul

Hi, I wish I knew how to post pictures. Here is the 997 spoiler detail. Does this help? Paul 997_SPOILER.doc

Hi, Once you disconnect the hoses the unit just lifts right out. There will be two groumets that you will want to find when replacing the air filter. The air filter is not bolted down. Paul

HI, go up to the topright of this screen and push the search menu. Type in I-pod and you will get a whole slew of information. Here is one of the links for good I-pod stuff. Paul http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/review_grades/C204/

Hi, I do not know how to paste a picture. Enclosed is a file with the brake picture. Paul (edit - made image show in post - Loren)

Hi, I checked and the front brakes are just like the rears. The sensors fit into the brakes. You would use a small screwdriver and pry the sensor out. The only metal clip I see is the one that holds the pads in. If you post a picture I think we can all see the problem you are running up against. The sensor wire is replaceable. I bought racing brake pads and zipped the wires out of the way. Paul

Hi, I just got another screw in the sidewall of the tire. This will cost me over $500 for a new tire. Part of the expense in a daily drive car. Paul

Hi, You good get a 997 Turbo technical manual but you need to become a contributing member. Send in 25 dollars and the manual is yours for downloading. Here is the site when you contribute. Paul http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=8865

Hi, You will need to describe your wheel since they are add ons. The tiptonic wheel is #1432 add. The sport wheel is #1435 add. The Three spoke wheel is #1436 add. This information will help. Paul

Hi, Installing the wheel spacers is ease. Remove wheel, install spacer with little screws that come with the spacers, and put back wheel with longer bolts that come with the spacers. My tire wear is still very even across the tire with the spacers. I have not aligned the car. Paul

Hi, I have a extingisher in my car but my brother does not. I know that the extingisher is option code 1509. My brother has a 997 4S with all electric seats. Some of the racing brackets are pricey so a factory bracket should also be pricey but it will help with the choices. Please provide a part number for the fire extingisher bracket. Thank you, Paul

Hi, I just installed the clear ones on my 997 S. Order them from Suncoast and had them in a week. Installing them took about five minutes. Paul (edit - made image viewable - Loren)

Hi, I have hit the rev. limiter a few times and never had this problem. If your oil level is fine, then I would take it to the dealer. Paul

Hi, I would look for wheel spacers. They are a add to the car. Look at where the wheel conects to the hub and see if there is a 1/4" spacer in this place. I bought the stock spacers but I wished I had bigger spacers. The only problem with bigger spacers are bad camber and bad tire wear. I know you can get adjustable plates but the adjustment list of goodies increases with speed. Paul

Hi, My fluid was red so i bought this stuff. http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/price/Pors...Radiator_Fluids What ever you put in do not ovefill it. Use a straw or turkey baster to get the fluid out. Paul

Hi, I have a 997S and my brother has a 997 4S. Hetried to go up a driveway with snow on it and failed. The 4 wheel drive does not help for icie roads. We both enjoy our cars and time will tell who picked the right car. With the 4S you will have to replace 10 CV boots someday. Paul

Hi, According to the owners manual you just push the bottom in. Here is the text on it. Practical Tips, Emergency Service 281 Towing Certain state statutes and local ordinances prohibit towing with a chain, rope or even a tow bar. In addition, damage to your vehicle may result from improper procedures. Consult your authorized Porsche dealer for details. Vehicle towing Flat bed towing is the preferred type of towing to be used on Porsche vehicles. Under certain circumstances, wheel lifts may be used when the vehicle will not roll. The vehicle must be towed with all four wheels off the ground, otherwise damage to the vehicle may result. Towing hook The towing hook is contained in the tool kit. Caution! Risk of damage to the vehicle. f Use the towing hook only for an emergency to remove the vehicle off the road. The towing hook is to be used only to pull the vehicle onto the flat bed, tractor or towing aparatus if the vehicle will roll freely. Under no circumstances is the vehicle to be secured using the towing hook. f Never use the towing hook to tow this or any other vehicle. f Bear in mind the limited ground clearance of your car on uneven surfaces. Front mounting The towing hook is A stored in the tool box in the luggage compartment. 1. Press the lower edge of the appropriate plastic cover into the bumper until the cover disengages. 2. Pull cover out of the bumper and let it hang by its thread. 3. Completely screw in the towing hook. Rear mounting 1. Remove license plate. 2. Unscrew the towing hook A. 3. Insert plastic cover at the lower edge of the opening. 4. Fold the cover up and press on its upper edge to engage it in the bumper. 5. Completely screw in the towing hook. Paul

Hi, There should be no ground strap from the transmission to the body. I look at some 997 details and there is a strap from the starter to the body. The strap starts at a bolt that is very close to the flywheel and runs to the body. I would find the starter and see if there is a gound strap installed. There are plenty of transmission hangers that should ground the transmission Paul