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  1. KevinMac
    Don't use Auto, use it in manual mode and do as Loren has stated.
  2. KevinMac
    Hence the reason I suggested to look at the stamping on the transaxle. The option list could be a misprint, or if you are not the original owner, the prior owners may have had the transaxles replaced and did not get the LSD. Bad clutch pacs should still allow the opposite wheel to rotate in the same direction, reason being, there is no drag and are spinning freely so worn clutch pacs may not show up spinning the wheel but act up under driving conditions.
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  4. KevinMac
    If it is still wet which I doubt, you can soak in alcohol with battery removed, and let it dry for 48 hours opened up. Suspect there is still water in it If it doesn't work get ready to spend some bucks. You can aslo try using a hair dryer on the removed circuit boad to make sure it's completly dried out. Last time at the Porsche dealership a guy broke his key, it cost somewhere around $350 from the purchase of the key to getting it operational.
  5. KevinMac
    Never had P zero's but then again I never got good wear from any Pirelli I bought. Since stayed away from them. I hate to say this, but my feelings on Michelin is they are over priced for any small gains if any you get.
  6. KevinMac
    I have the Bird armrest and really like it. I was in Connecticut last Christmas, gave Bird Automotive a call and met Sam Bird. Because of the price, I wanted to see it before I bought it. It is made very well, fits and looks like it was an original installation. It adds a drink holder which works well. Only comment is the drink holder is a little short so don't plan on putting any really tall cups in it. My interior is black so it was an easy match but even the texture of the leather is the same as the interior. He also makes a bicycle rack for the back of the vehicle that attaches underneath. Dave T 99 Carerra Doesn't the Bird arm rest still use some of the components of the base armrest, if so he still needs to use the hinge rivet kit.
  7. KevinMac
    OK this is what I have so far. Fuse still burning. 1. Fan spins freely no rubbing #1 fan 2. Changed with another ballast (wrecking yard) No Change still hot and fan seems to spin on high speed or faster then the #2 fan (passenger side). 3. Removed both fan #1 relays #19,20 No fans on and fuse still gets hot. 4. Just turn the ac switch on and now it gets hot (with relays removed). Now it seems the fans are not the problem As a note though the fan #1 fans comes on to a high speed where as the fan #2 stays on low with ac switch on- hope this does not confuse issue furthor. I suspect you have corrosion somewhere. It could be at the junction point where the wires come int the fuse box. Corrosion builds a heater circuit, and causes more current to flow. I have seen this on other cars.
  8. KevinMac
    Porsche seems to not endorse 19's on the 996. Based on the article in EuropeanCar , the 996 was designed around the recommended tire size of 17 and 18. Read this: http://www.europeancarweb.com/tech/0505ec_...ires/index.html
  9. KevinMac
    Well purchased the Bridgestones Potenza 960A's Pole Position had them mounted on the rear last weekend. Have not had the car out enough to provide feed back yet. Will do as time goes on. They replaced the Conti contact 2 ( 265/35-18). The tires were $212per tire plus tax( since have gone up), had them mounted and road forced balanced for an additonal $40.
  10. KevinMac
    A higher viscosity oil like 15w-50 will give you a short hydraulic valve lash noise on statup. It seems that using the Porsche recommended oils 5w-40 seems to fix this.
  11. KevinMac
    Before going to 19's you may want to read this. Porsche designs around the tire size they recommend! http://www.europeancarweb.com/tech/0505ec_...ires/index.html
  12. KevinMac
    No, I'm the third owner. I contacted the previous one, but I don't know nothing about that; I'm not able to contact the first owner. Lojack maybe
  13. KevinMac
    If you order a new center console, you will need the console compartment hinge fix kit. The old center consoles had the hinge part as molded into the center console. The new ones do not and require the metal hinge fix kit to be installed. The kit contains a metal hinge that gets riveted to the plastic console, rivets, and rivet backing plates. http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/merchant..._Code=POTE996IN
  14. KevinMac
    You transaxle calls for a little bit over 3 qts. You need 90 GL5 gear oil. If you do not have a limited slip transaxle you may want to opt for a gear oil that does not have friction modifier in it. Redline makes a 90 NS GL5 with no friction modifier. Mobil 1 works well but has a fricition modifier. LS tranaxles need fricition modifier for their clutch packs to work without grabbing. When used in a transmission, it could give a notchy feeling since the synchros are not bringing the gear up to speed fast enough.
  15. KevinMac
    Are the 7mm wheel spacers the same for the 2000 996 and 2000 Boxster? I assume the extended lug bolts are the same correct?
  16. KevinMac
    I like the Conti's, but the wear out pretty darn fast and they get pretty noisy as they wear.
  17. KevinMac
    Is there any small oil puddle or drops on the floor under the car after being parked overnight?
  18. KevinMac
    The nuts need a small metric socket ( don't recall the size), and unscrew. access through the two small holes you referred to. The nuts on the current crest cannot be reused, you need to get two new ones. The hardest part is getting the gasket around the new crest before tightening down the nuts. Do not over tighten they will strip.
  19. KevinMac
    I have oil in the coolant as well. Just discovered by the Porsche Dealer - 70,000 on a 2000 C4 Tip. So, my question is....how many miles do you get before the engine flys apart in a million pieces....or just overheats due to radiator blockage???? Oil in the coolant could just be the oil cooler gone bad.
  20. KevinMac
    Even though the clutch may still have some life in it , since the transaxle is off and everything past the flywheel needs to come off to get at the RMS, might as well do it. The labor should be absorbed by th RMS change.
  21. KevinMac
    Nice thanks much!
  22. KevinMac
    You may want to buy a 90 weight gear oil that does not have the limited slip properties in it, LS friction modifiers act as a lubricant and can hamper synchro's to some extent. Currently Mobil 1 , Lucas, Ryal Purple and a like have LS friction modifiers already in it. The only one I have found is Redline 90 NS that does not. Of course if you have a LS differential then you have to use friction modifiers and have no choice. the only oil the stores carried was the royal purple, and mobile 1 in terms of synthetic gear oil. i went to various places, i may look around for reline, maybe Dallas mustang carries it You can buy it on the internet
  23. KevinMac
    Contemplating installing a third radiator available for mounting in the middle front which comes complete with all hoses and ducting and mounting hardware. Has anyone installed one of these and how difficult was it? http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/merchant...996WaterCooling
  24. KevinMac
    Compared to platinum plugs maybe a little more longevity, but nothing to rave about. Iridium or platinum plugs used in cars for 100K mile plug changes. Since the 996 and 997 use Platinum, I doubt you wil see any adavantages at all!
  25. KevinMac
    Shell down here has ethanol! Up to 10%!
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