CoreyNJ

TSB 4/05 3408 Short Shift Kit Installation Instructions - which you have access to.

That appears to be the TSB when using the 996 part number unit which was OEM'd from B&M. I have a fuzzy copy of the instructions which is removing and reinstalling the shift console. I was hoping for an electronic version that is clearer....

not the one that has to cut anything.

I think it's just the shifter R&R instructions, but I don't even have those....

Dealer wants 320 bucks to install.... Can't see that since you don't have to cut anything....

997.424.983.00 Short Shifter.

Well, I don't think we ever found the number on the (blue) alignment tool. The number "on" the tool does not come up any any Porsche system.

But the 997 number will fit a 996. I bought one from someone and the number the 997 number. I thought it would be a 996 number. The white plastic tool has a 996 number, but it has a crack and though it might still work.

and does it start with 997?

Also is there a 996 part number alignment tool also for the installation.

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to remove the PCM2 unit from my 996 to fit a Gateway500 interface.

I tired the hexbolt to unlock the unit as suggested in some other of the posts, but the unit won't budge!!!

Are there some other tips/ tricks to get the unit out?

It would be nice if there was some pics of the removal process

Many thanks

Shap

It's not really a bolt as much as a lock. Try turning it the other way....

Bit the bullet and send it to a reputable body shop.

I know you say that, but I brought mine for an estimate with a similar issue to a "reputible" porsche only body shop and the guy look at me like I was nuts because I wanted to pay to have my one side removed and re-done. He gave me the no-one is that nuts about their car look.

i'll call tomorrow and get the part numbers for the different adhesive tapes. i found out one part is a double sided adhesive tape that costs approx $55 per side. the other part is listed as an adhesive kit that costs approx $215

I'm guessing the adhesive kit is for the MKI Aerokit. The MKII uses tape. Also see if you can get them to send you a copy of the book on how to install the tape so that it's placed in just the right spot. I'm thinking that is the trick. I didn't have a problem with mine till it was removed once and reinstalled.

If you want a really tight fit then have a body shop epoxy glue them in place. That is the way the original factory aerokits were and they fit very tight.

The reason I say body shop is that if you use the epoxy glue then they will need to be clamped/taped in place for 24 hours to cure.

My factory ones weren't and I ordered the car with the flared sideskirts. Also If it's glued into place, what happens if it needs to be removed? Also do you have the instructions for the epoxy?

Corey

just bought another 996 that has the GT3 package already on it but the sideskirts son't seem to fit flush in a couple of places due to sparing use of tape by the installer. so i'm going to reinstall them myself but don't have the instructions - you think you could make a copy of them and fax them to my home? shoot me a PM if that's cool and I'll give you my number

i'm hoping they say something about the adhesive tape pasrt number as Sunset Posrche Parts has located several different adhesive tapes varying in price from $50 to $215 so I' dlike to buy the right on the first time

thanks!

Interesting they found adhesive part numbers.... Suncoast said they couldn't find them....

What part numbers I'd like to check them in the PET CD. I think the reason my one side doesn't flush is because mine has been reinstalled when I had the clear redone on my quarter. They used a full length of tape, but I'm thinking it's too high on the skirt so it's thickness is involved. I'm guessing there is an exact height it needs to be put on. The TSB for the aerokit doesn't mention it and I don't have a newer workshop manual for the 996 that would cover the aerokit II skirts, maybe someone here can help us.

The only packs of 3m tape I have found are 5 feet long and the skirt if about 5feet 10/11 inches. Where does the tape run from and how far down from the top of the piece should it be placed. The whole length of the skirt or just twords the back where the TSB indicates you need to "roll" the skirt. I'm guessing you don't put it in the areas are on inside the wheel arch since there are bolts...

thanks...

Corey

One of my side skirts is starting to have a gap and you can see the double sided tape. I know there are bolts underneath, but how do you remove the skirt without removing the paint.

I was thinking about using dental floss to separate the skirt from the body but cutting the tape in half, but don't know how to remove what's left without damage to either the body or skirt. Do they make special stuff to remove the tape.

Also any tips on how to reinstall to get a perfect gap...

If yes, are they bolt on or what do I have to change.

My little girl is 1 year old & is about to outgrow her rear-facing car seat (it fits fine in the back seat). She will need a forward facing car seat & my wife says it MUST be kept in the back seat for safety. Does anyone have a forward facing car seat that fits in the back seat of the 996? I went to babies-r-us and all the forward facing ones look too big. Let me know the make/model if you have one.

Thanks!

Geneseemtn

H1

C4

WeedWacker

I have both the britax that porsche OEM'd(and don't make anymore) and a regular britax seat (don't recall the model) both fit in the back of my 03 996 easily.

Cheers,

Corey

I just purchased at 2001 Carrera 4 Cabriolet and happen to see the new instrument cluster on the '03 which has the ability to cycle through items like oil check, etc in the center display. I was wondering if you can put a instrument cluster with like that into my 01 C4 as a direct replacement. The one I have just has the mph and a 2nd line of limited options in the center lcd. Any help or advice on this is greatly appreciated.

No you can't. 02 maybe, but 03 has MOST and CAN bus to communicate with the cluster.

Will this part fit on a MY99? Or is it just for the 01 and newer?

Should fit, but it is different from the real GT3 one as the air intake and fan on the GT3 are in a different spot.

I have a 2003 C2 and I think since day 1 I could see my rear mufflers and the wheel liner doesn't follow all the way around. Is this correct. I was on another board and someone mentioned they couldn't fit the wheel liner back on when they upgraded their exhaust. His car was a 99 or 2000 I think.

I'm getting a new gadge surround from Bumperplugs and need to remove the cluster to install it. I found boxster instructions here but I'm pretty sure the cluster is different on a 996.

Yes, they should as long as the model types are the same (i.e. C2-C2, C4-C4, C4S-C4S).

would C2 and C4 be the same just different colour.

I know the rears changed slightly between the years and I had problems fitting rears from a 00 on my 03.

What do you do to cap off the brake lines so that moisture won't get in.

I may need to take my current front brakes off to swap with someone. it may take up to a week or more for me to put them back on. The only place I can work on my car is my driveway so it will have to sit outside for that time. I don't want to leave the brake system "open". Any ideas?

I only pulled the wheel liners back far enough to get easy access to the radiators. You could take them all the way off.

I jacked the car from the rear jack point with a lift that went high enough to raise the front off the ground also. I would definitely use jack stands - they are safer than any jack. I usually use jack stands and leave the jack under one point just in case the car falls (earthquake or pulling too hard on a tight bolt).

So here's the procedure...

Put the jack under rear point and start jacking it up. Start to Remove the front wheel while it's still on the ground and remove it just as you come off so you don't scratch the caliper. Then jack the rest of the way up and put a stand under the front side jack point. Then repeat for the other side correct?

I noticed you didn't completely remove the wheel well liners. Why? and you imply you just pulled them back with twine. How far did you losen them.

Also which jack point did you use to jack the car up and where did you put the jack stands. while I've put the car up on a jack, I've never used jack stands with it. I guess I could use my floor jack on one side and the porsche spare tire jack on the other....

Will loren's instructions for the 2001 and earlier C2 work? Any differences/changes and any tips on purging the cooling system of air.

Also has anyone removed the center piece for the radiator mount on an Aerokit II or should I just order the one for a GT3/Tiptronic aerokit.

Thanks,

Corey....

the 15mm spacers have lug nuts not bolts, You put the lug bolts through the spacer and then it provides studs for the wheels. What I need to know since I'm buying the spacers used so I have no manual, is what should I torque the lug bolts holding the spacers on to and do I still use 130nm for the nuts that hold the wheel on.