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  1. JFP in PA
    A lot of people and shops simply update the cars to the later setup, which is totally bolt in, or update to aftermarket bars and mounts that are adjustable for better handling.
  2. JFP in PA
    That is not going to be easy, most people use a torch to heat the aluminum section where the tapered pin inserts, then wack it out with a hammer when the aluminum is hot. Unfortunately, that often snaps off the tapered pin or destroys the bar link itself, which is the reason it is common to see 74-77 911's with no rear sway bars.
  3. JFP in PA
    That ball and socket end link is a press in item: Porsche stopped using this design in 1977 because it is such a pain to seal with and move to a more "wrench friendly" mounting system in 1978, which is a simple bolt in swap for your car.
  4. JFP in PA
    You CAN Bus system is how various systems communicate with each other. Sometimes the individual modules lose contact and need to be reset to work properly, which again requires a Porsche specific diagnostic tool. While there are are some aftermarket diagnostic tools that can "see" a fault, like yours they typically cannot communicate and reset the system. This is the unfortunate state of automotive diagnostics, the OEM's are required by law to allow some systems to be accessed by third party diagnostics tools, but many component's are "walled off" and require very specific tools to work wit
  5. JFP in PA
    That is because you need to have access to a Porsche specific scan tool like the PIWIS Porsche factory tool; a "global" European scan tool won't be able to access this system, and won't see anything wrong. Some independents have this tool, all dealers have them.
  6. JFP in PA
    As that engine is a VW variant, a VW shop with the VagCom should also be able to clear it.
  7. JFP in PA
    I do not believe that the Durametric software supports this function, but you can check with them directly on that. You may need to have a dealer do a code clear with the PIWIS.
  8. JFP in PA
    Reductant Consumption is the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) that is used to assist in converting leftover exhaust particles to harmless gases. Are you sure your DEF tank isn't empty?
  9. JFP in PA
    Then using the basic rule to always go back to the last thing you worked on, the intake plenum.
  10. JFP in PA
    I would check to make sure you reconnected the coil packs, both completely plugging them in, and not having crossed any.
  11. JFP in PA
    The correct filter dimensions are 113 MM height, 65 MM outside diameter, 24 MM inside diameter. If the filter they sent you does not match these, do not use it.
  12. JFP in PA
    It sounds like something is not connected in the door you worked on, which can disable the remote. I would start with checking what you took apart.
  13. JFP in PA
    You should be running the car one or two bars below the full mark on the electronic display. I would also seriously consider replacing the AOS unit with a new factory unit, they are known for not liking liquid oil in the diaphragm area of the AOS system. I also am not aware of any atmospheric "vent" in the AOS, so check to make sure something is not connected properly.
  14. JFP in PA
    Glad it straightened out and passed. As I said above, I have seen some of the early cars go some distance before coming around, but you now officially hold the mileage record for this, so congratulations 🙃
  15. JFP in PA
    Just follow the brown wires. I would start by checking the ground terminal inside the light and see if it has continuity to ground using a multimeter.
  16. JFP in PA
    Simple: Replace them all.
  17. JFP in PA
    Most common problem for this is poor or non existent grounds (usually a brown wire).
  18. JFP in PA
    Some of the early cars had a real problem getting the IM Readiness test "not ready" status to change without resorting to the PIWIS, even after all the necessary repairs have been completed. I have personally seen cars go more that 200 miles of daily drive cycles before the system switched to "ready", but I have never seen or heard for one going 2,400 miles. I would have to agree with Loren on this one; something is still not right. If the O2 sensor ahead of the cats goes to a straight line zero, or near zero voltage while the SAI pump is running, the system is functional.
  19. JFP in PA
    Jake's company is Flat Six Innovations, and has done all of the development work for M96/97 component's for LN Engineering , which is owned by Charles Navarro. Jake does complete engine rebuilds, from mild to wild, and only sells educational materials such as the DVD mentioned, as well as the only existing complete engine torque spec manuals in print, but Flat Six no longer sells any hardware, only complete engines. LN manufactures and sells all the hardware (Nickies cylinder liners, IMS retrofits, piston sets, etc.), and also sells Jakes torque manuals which are excellent reference sources.
  20. JFP in PA
    There are just too many things that could be wrong as you really do not know what happened to it during its tenure in the automotive class, or before it even got there, anyone of which could reduce it to a boat anchor in one Hell of a hurry. Always better safe than sorry. Good luck with your project.
  21. JFP in PA
    You are in the correct forum. Before putting an engine that has been used in class for years, I would be prone to pull it apart to make sure everything is there and no one has dropped a screw or nut into the internals. An engine that has been dormant that long may also have corrosion built up on the crank journals from sitting.
  22. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech PIWIS is the Porsche factory diagnostics system, and is only available as a lease for $20,000 for the first year.
  23. JFP in PA
    The 1997 to 1999 Boxsters had two microswitches. One of those two microswitches was the black lever microswitch, which is mounted on top of a bracket that surrounds the electric motor. The bracket is also covered by a black plastic cover with a slot on top of it where the black lever pops up. The electric drive motor for the convertible top is located directly in front of the third brake light, on the rear wall of the convertible top well. This switch stops the electric motor when the top is down. The second switch is on the drivers side B pillar and is the one that turns the dash light off.
  24. JFP in PA
    On a 99 Boxster, the top down limit switch is on the rear of the driver's side B pillar.
  25. JFP in PA
    What year is the car? The red clip is also depressing the limit switch in the top catch, which also activates the sensors.
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