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  1. JFP in PA
    Unfortunately, they are no longer printed, but from time to time, you will see the service manual sets that covered internal engine work for the earlier cars come up for sale. Sunset Porsche had them available at reasonable prices for a while, you may want to contact them to see if they know of a source.
  2. JFP in PA
    It would help to get the car scanned for related codes, but I always go back to the last thing you were working on when this happens; it is rarely just a coincidence.
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  4. JFP in PA
    We have done a lot of 986 and 996 cars using the Porsche kits, the kit was a cheap and a quick permanent fix for an otherwise annoying problem.
  5. JFP in PA
    Be very careful introducing compressed air into the cooling system, it is very easy to considerably exceed it design operating pressures (less than 20 PSIG) and cause a leak in something expensive and difficult to get at............
  6. JFP in PA
    As this comes up from time to time, here is an article with the entire wiring color codes (http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/88-ELEC-Radio_Install/88-ELEC-Radio_Install.htm ) as well as the connector color and pin codes. The wire that keeps power to the radio to retain the presets is red/black (thick) and is in the black connector.
  7. JFP in PA
    Definitely not replaceable. While only some of the 2005’s had the non-serviceable IMS bearing, all 2006-2008 cars or crate motors did. Sorry.
  8. JFP in PA
    Probably the biggest risk issue is that many of the 05's carried the oversized "final solution" IMS bearing, which means that an upgrade to the LN style bearing requires total engine teardown. There is also no known way to identify which cars have this bearing and which ones do not; you have to take off the flywheel and look to see if the center bolt is 22MM, which indicates the oversized annd non serviceable bearing.
  9. JFP in PA
    It could be the shifter, but I would also be looking at where the cables attach to the trans, they often come loose there.
  10. JFP in PA
    They dedicate a couple pages with color photos, basic steps, and torque specs on the subject (48-10 and 48-11)
  11. JFP in PA
    Could be a momentary voltage issue, clear the code and see if it comes back.
  12. JFP in PA
    If you are just changing calipers, no plug is needed as long as the lines are not left open. But in any case, you are still going to need a fitting wrench to get the caliper apart.
  13. JFP in PA
    We are at "cross terms" here, the line going to the caliper is a "flex" line, the "hard" lines are attached the chassis. The caliper flex lines look like this: The hard line connection you can see if the photo I provided, and looks like this up close: On some cars, the flex line goes direct to the caliper, on others there is a short section of hard line at the caliper that is connected to a flex line that runs up to the main hard line. I have to assume that is what you are referring to....
  14. JFP in PA
    The hard lines do not go directly to the calipers, they go first to a flex line between the hard line and the caliper so the unit can move. The hard line/ flex line connections is seen about mid frame on the left of this photo: We regularly get cars flat bedded in because someone left the line open too long and got air back up into the system far enough to cause the system to go nuts. If you disconnect the hard line for any length of time, it needs to be capped or plugged. Exactly what are you trying to do?
  15. JFP in PA
    First of all, you should be using a "fitting wrench" when working on these as they are designed to break the coupling without damaging the hard line fittings: These wrenches have a larger gripping surface on the fitting flats, so the fittings can be undone or tightened without damage. A metric set is well worth the nominal investment. Secondly, if you are going to remove the flex lines, you need to have a cap of some sort to put on the hardline end to keep the brake fluid from draining out of the system while you are working, A simple short section of hose with a plug of some sort in one end will do fine. If you do not cap or plug your hydraulic lines while working on the calipers, and enough fluid drains out, you could end up needing cycle the ABS/PSM pump while bleeding the system and that mandates either a PIWIS or Durametric system to do it.
  16. JFP in PA
    Try 1096
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    Throw out bearings can and do go bad, but it is not a common failure item. Many times, noises that were thought to be throw out bearings turn out to be from other sources.
  18. JFP in PA
    Try 6850
  19. JFP in PA
    I think you are referring to the PSM (not PCM) light; and , yes, sometimes a faulty brake switch can cause this issue. It can also be voltage related (low charging rate/weak battery).
  20. JFP in PA
    Hate to sound obvious, but when something like this happens, you always go back to the work that was just completed first. Get the code read, you may simply have a poorly connected coil, or a loose hose on one of the intake areas and are leaking boost.
  21. JFP in PA
    You need to be careful with the "pickle fork" method as some can actually damage the alloy carrier as well as the rubber boot on the tire rod end. Once the carrier is damaged, there is no going back, you will need a new one. One trick we use is to always coat the new tie rod end shaft with a very thin layer of anti-seize compound, makes future extractions a bit easier.
  22. JFP in PA
    NAPA stores have been carrying the Pentosin line, so I would start there. I would also replace the spring clamps with stainless worm drive clamps which hold much better. You may have just had a bad clamp. When you get the correct fluid, fill the reservoir to the full mark with the engine off, then start it and turn the steering wheel to lock one way, then the other, and then re-center the wheels. Turn the engine off and adjust the fluid level. If everything sounds and feels fine, take it for a short run and then recheck the fluid level again. You should be fine.
  23. JFP in PA
    Try 8951
  24. JFP in PA
    OK, here is the basic layout for the entire power steering system, including pump, lines, and cooler: I would also strongly recommend not driving the vehicle without fixing the fluid problem and refilling it.
  25. JFP in PA
    “Cold welding” or the combining of two metal components through the use of anaerobic type adhesives has been a failed experiment for several OEM’s, not just Porsche. The economic lure of the quick assembly of alloy components using low cost techniques and simple assembly hardware has been pretty much a complete failure for everyone that tried it. The heat cycling and pressure requirements over time were just more than the system could endure in some applications.
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