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  1. JFP in PA
    We use both Permatex and Loctite anti-seize compounds, which you should be able to find at any good auto parts outlets, or online. Also be sure to put a dab of dielectric grease (auto parts outlets) inside the end of each plug boot with a q-tip before reinstalling the coil packs (gives a moisture resistant seal and makes the coil pack easier to remove the next time). Porsche has seemed to have a penchant for changing the maintenance intervals on these cars; oil and plug changes being the most obvious. For plugs, we tend to go with four years for lower mileage cars, and 40-50K miles for high miles. The plugs are not all that expensive, plug putting the car up to change them gives you a moment to give the car a good look over for any other developing issues (oil leaks, etc.).
  2. JFP in PA
    You appear to have a declutching front pulley on the alternator, take the serpentine belt off the car and try turning the alternator pulley and see if that is the source of the noise (fairly common issue and easily fixed with new clutch unit).
  3. JFP in PA
    When you pulled a vacuum, did the level in the tank change at all?
  4. JFP in PA
    Reason I asked about LED bulbs is that they often cause all kinds of weird codes to appear when they are installed in cars not originally designed to carry them, so your PCM display code could be related if LEDs are involved.
  5. JFP in PA
    Rest easy my friend, the spec limits for the cam deviation values are +/- 6.0 degrees. It is normal for the values to bounce around a bit, they are subject to engine, and in particular, oil temperatures. I am not familiar with the other two codes, and the only reference to the 9150 has to do with the spoiler deployment relay and fuse (D7), so perhaps someone can chime in here...... Just out of curiosity, does the car have any LED bulbs in the tail lights?
  6. JFP in PA
    Even Pelican parts lists it as being "in stock"
  7. JFP in PA
    Any of the M96/97 engines are at some level risk for IMS failure, including the last design with the unserviceable IMS bearing. As yours is a five chain, dual row IMS; it is one of the better units, but still susceptible to failure.
  8. JFP in PA
    I would agree with not putting common oil on the treads as many oils bake off to leave behind compounds (mostly additives) that are both not good for alloy threads and can actually create electrical resistance. A metallic paste based anti seize compound does not do that and remains effective after exposure to extreme heat cycling.
  9. JFP in PA
    Simple, you apply a small amount of anti seize, and torque to factory specs. Been doing it for decades, never had a problem; and high performance fastener manufacturers (such as ARP) recommend always using a lubricant to prevent getting erroneous readings from dry fasteners. Their website has more info on the subject. Unlike head studs or rod bolts, which are using tension and clamping force to hold gaskets or bearing shells in their appropriate shape and under the proper load, there is no real clamping load or tension on a spark plug.
  10. JFP in PA
    Here is the dash plaque from a real Black Edition: Door sills: And the cars were all black, even the wheels and exhaust tips.
  11. JFP in PA
    I'm not sure what you have here, the only "Black Edition" Boxsters I have seen were all 987's, and they were definitely all black. They also had numbered dash plaques which told you what number they were in the edition sequence.
  12. JFP in PA
    The Bentley manual is only available in hard copy.
  13. JFP in PA
    You should be able to find the diagram you are looking for in the Bentley Boxster manual.
  14. JFP in PA
    A bad battery causes all kinds of weird electrical issues to pop up. JFP, Once I replace the battery, is it likely all will return to normal? I hope to get one today, put the car on the charger through the cig lighter, pop the trunk and hope all well after replacement - probable? A new battery usually clears up these types of issues as they are caused by low voltage.
  15. JFP in PA
    Please do not "bump" posts.
  16. JFP in PA
    Do not jack the car up on stands, let it sit on the ground. Clean the car inside and out, apply a good coat of wax. Air up the tires, change the oil and filter, add Stabil to the fuel tank, fill the tank, run for about 15 min. before parking. Use a quality battery maintainer. When you come back in six months, it will fire right up and be ready to go.
  17. JFP in PA
    A bad battery causes all kinds of weird electrical issues to pop up.
  18. JFP in PA
    The thermostat should not make any sound.
  19. JFP in PA
    Sounds like you lost your serpentine drive belt on the engine. Should be easy enough to confirm via a quick visual inspection. In the mean time, I would not be running or driving the car.
  20. JFP in PA
    You have to remember the basis of the DIY psyche: "If one is good, and two is better, then forty seven has got to be just right!" I'm surprised that you don't see more cases of people marinating their plugs in it over night before installing them.........
  21. JFP in PA
    I thought Porsche issued a tech bulletin advising not to use anti seize on "modern" plugs. IIUC modern heavy nickel-plating on the plugs prevents seizing in the aluminum threads as well as the old anti seize compound, while ensuring a great ground for the spark. Porsche did come out with some information concerning the use of anti seize, which specifically addressed compounds that may not be electrically conductive. Most anti seize compounds you will find are metal paste based, and are both thermally and electrically conductive. As we regularly see cars that the plugs have been in for 10 or even 12 years, a little anti seize is a good insurance policy against them pulling the treads out of the head next time out. And to put another perennial "old wives" tale' to bed, anti seize does not cause plugs to loosen and fall out, but improper installation does. Use a torque wrench.
  22. JFP in PA
    Beru was the factory plug. Changing the plug is pretty straight forward; we like to use both anti seize on the threads and a dab of dielectric grease on the plug insulator. Be sure to torque to specs, and inspect the plug tubes for any oil leakage while you are in there.
  23. JFP in PA
    Remove the air filter housing if it is in the way.
  24. JFP in PA
    No, TPMS did not become a federally mandated system until 2007 model year, but it could have been an option on a 2006. You can also purchase aftermarket sensors for less than half the price of Porsche units, and they are fully compatible.
  25. JFP in PA
    Try pressure testing the system at the tank, we occasionally find tanks with small cracks that lead to condensation in the trunk area. If the system is closed and tight, there should be no condensation.
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