PAULSPEED

You can buy the durametric.

http://www.durametric.com/default.aspx

This will tell you the code but I think you

still will need to go to the dealer to reset it.

Paul

Good job. I would also would have checked around local race

shops. I know for a fact that TRG Racing has a bunch of

stock 997 cats sitting on a pallet on a rack.

Paul

If the surface of the flywheel is scratched or pitted then it would

need to be replaced. Also, look at the teeth of the flywheel.

If the teeth have been beat up by the starter then replace.

Do not forget to replace the throw out bearing when you have the clutch

all apart.

Paul

Good luck and take some pictures.

Paul

I take the seat out and put a racing seat in for the track.

I have had the dealer reset the light but now I just live with the light.

It seems like every time I have the lite reset, a month latter I am

back at the track.

I have been told that the air bags will still work if the electrical

connection is firm. The electrical connection takes a little bit of

work to take apart and put back together.

Paul

The latch fixed my problem so it must be a wire problem.

Paul

I think the oddometer has been tampered with. Some cars, you can pull

the speedometer out of the transmission and put a cork or plug in

the hole. The car would drive fine but you would not know how fast

you were going unless you had a gps.

I would not trust the mileage on your car.

Paul

I would just call Sunset Imports. I think the Porsche parts guy is Steve.

Have your Vin number in case he needs it.

1-800-346-0182

What really cracked me up is the part is made in

Checkolavakia. Should be something around $75.

Paul

I found out that it was the door latch and not the

micro-switch that needs to be replaced. The door

latch will wear out from use.

Here is the link to replacing a 997 microswitch and the next link

continues on to the door latch.

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?/tutorials/article/7-door-micro-switch/

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?/topic/32134-door-latch/

Paul

My brother figured he would get more use out of the

car if he returned it to stock.

Paul

You probably will not break it but there are the ones that

do. It is real hard when your strapped into a car and your heart

is beating about 140 beats per secound and stuff

happens. That is where instinict kicks in and you let off the

gas instead of hitting the brakes.

I do recommend track time to get car control awareness. Also driving

in a parking lot in heavy rain in 1st gear only.

Paul

Just remeember that you will not go fast over night. Alot of

fast guys have been driving fast for a long time. They

work there way up to fast speeds. It is better to drive where

you feel in control.

Do not push yourself to fast because you will break your car.

Paul

Is there any maintenace schedule for replacing the

carbon Canister filter? It is part 8 in the picture.

The reason I am asking is because of there not being a fuel filter.

Paul

The site links to this site. Here is a short cut to it.

http://www.flat6innovations.com/

Paul

Here you go. This site will show how to re-build

a 996 motor.

http://www.lnengineering.com/index.html

Paul

It is extremely difficult to split the case

and by doing so, you will be in big money.

You will need a boor-scope to make sure a

circle clip is installed right for re-building.

Much cheaper to have a shop that works

on Porsche racing motors to tweak your

motor.

Paul

Check this link out. How to remove a motor out of a panamerica.

I guess it takes more than three hours for this one.

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php/tutorials/article/4-removing-and-installing-engine/

Paul

Here is the DIY on the ballast resistor on a boxster. Loren

has one but this one has more pictures.

http://www.ppbb.com/phorum/read.php?6,1526423,1526423

Paul

This is a first for me. I have comments in every 997-1 forum.

I usually get stopped by someone wanting to add an

i-pod to their stereo and I know very little about this.

I guess it is kind of unfair because I requested a part number

about a week ago but things happen.

Paul

Get them to re-flash the memory. Maybe there is a bug

in your software.

Paul

I think I was in a hurry to get my name on every

997-1 forum. Better slow down.

Paul

Are you Loren's neighbor?

He lives in Roseville also. You are one of the lucky ones

who can drive down the street and get expert advice.

Paul

Here you go.

http://www.cannell.co.uk/Manuals.htm

This should keep you busy for a few hours.

I was told that it would take about three hours to drop the motor and the transmission.

Either way, you still need to remove the axles and the half shafts. My feeling is

that after you remove everything to drop the transmission, it is just

a few more bolts to drop them together. Here is a picture of the rear

suspension and you can see a lot of the parts that will need to be

removed.

I have never dropped a Porsche motor.

Paul

The door sill plate gets a lot of damage. It is so easy

to drag your feet when you are trying to get into

the seat fast because of an approaching car.

I would try some real good glue. There is a glue

they sell in Home Depot's in America that is called

Gorilla glue.

Good luck with your door sill.

Paul

Even on the track, you do one fast lap before you

jump on it. I would make sure the oil gage is moving up.

Paul