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Posts posted by PAULSPEED
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Hi,
I would ask a supplier like suncoast for a price.
Paul
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Hi,
My brother is happy with his 997 4S and I am happy
with my 997 S. Either car will make you happy.
Paul
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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
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Hi,
I wish I knew how to post pictures.
Here is the 997 spoiler detail. Does this help?
Paul
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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
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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/
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Hi,
I have confidence in you. You can do it.
It's what DIY is all about.
Paul
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Hi,
Make sure and work the screwdriver all around the plug.
Just a little prying on the four corners should pop the plug.
Then screw in your tow hitch so you can
check the threads.
Paul
Spoiler Removal
in 996 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa)
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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