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  1. KevinMac
    This happens to boats all the time. Stress points develop hairline spider cracks . It's usuually just superficial, especially if in the stress point the fiberglass material is present. What you will have to do is usually fill it with resin, sand, then wet sand it then paint. If this is a common stress point it will probably come back again, unless the lid adjustment relieves some of the stress.
  2. KevinMac
    Heck when I changed mine out, I did niot remove the rear wheels. I simply made note on which notch the brake held , then removed the locking nuts on the back of the caming surface where the cables attached, then proceeded to remove the center console because now you can raise the lever all the way up, makes it easier to remove the console without scathing. One ting I did do is wrap painters tape aoung the base of the new handbrak lever. This way when reinstalling the console you do not scratch it. Make sure you pop off the cover on the left side of the console next to the driver seat. Once the console was off, it was a matter of removing the hold down bolts and replace the lever assembly. Put the console back with the lever all the way up. then release the lever and reconnect the cablecam with the cables attached. Finish up the console install, emove the tape, then adjust the locking nuts on the back of the cable cam to match where it was prior to the change out! It's not hard at all, just a little time consuming. After the adjustment is made put the box liner back.
  3. KevinMac
    Yup foam that has broken down! I hate the stuff! You need to get that stuff out of there. It gets real sticky and will bind the air system divertor doors. You then may be complaining of certain vents or AC and/or heat not working correctly!.
  4. KevinMac
    I may be wrong but I thought that after a few attempts by a dealer on fixing the IMS or RMS that Porsche would replace the engine? Is this true? You may want to push thisa little further.
  5. KevinMac
    You say very slowly, need a better description. It can take more than 3 miles travel to get the engine up to temp! If the thermo was stuck open the engine would probably run on the cool side all the time. Try and tell us what yoyu mean by slowy?
  6. KevinMac
    Was the fuel filter changed recently, also a fuel injector can cause your issue. Try some techron or similar to see if it helps!
  7. KevinMac
    My only point was he was complaining of some gear roughness, after changing over to Mobil1 75W-90. I am not saying that the Mobil 1 is not compatible with Porsche trans axles. Just that Redline NS or any other non LS lube being that it has no LS friction modifiers that it could possibly make the gearbox smoother due to the abscence of the friction modifiers. No one is debating if it is compatible, just that that a gearbox that has some mileage on it my do better if not LS to have no friction modifiers.
  8. KevinMac
    Limited slip additives are a friction modifier that allows limited slip clutch pacs to slip. If there is no friction modifier in the LS axle they grab and cause either clunking when making tuns, or clutch packs locking up with grabbing on turns. Syncros require no slippage when gear changing and are designed to line up the input to driven gear. Friction modifier can cause this to slip and cause a shift feel that seems to grind slightly or seems to have more resistance. So with that said M1 has a friction modifier already in it causing the feel as complained about. Per Mobil1: "Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Lube LS 75W-90 contains special friction modifiers designed for limited slip-type differentials. In most applications, the addition of special LS (limited slip) additives is not required. For axles requiring the highest level of limited-slip performance, OEM specific LS additives can be added to this fluid. "
  9. KevinMac
    Well I guess if you believe all the Amsoil marketing hype, there is no debate. But oils today are so good, if replaced at the recommended change intervals there is no issue! Porsche has a list of oils they certify for use in these cars. I suggest you stay with that list! Right now 0w-40 Mobil 1 obtianable at Walmart is a porsche certified oil along with BMW europeon longlife certification. Why use anything else?
  10. KevinMac
    Only one concern the pict to the far right the new plug seems to have an out of alignment ground electrode. The good news is the old plugs seem to have the correct burn color, and they do not seem to tbe that worn at all!
  11. KevinMac
    Think only 0w- 40 Mobil 1 is the Porsche recommended oil. Some folks use the 15W-50, but the longlife BMW and Porsche certification is on the 0w-40. The 15W- 50 should not be used in cold climates per other discussion boards. Mobil1 GL5 has limited slip properties. If you do not have limited slip, you may want to try RedLine 75w-90 NS. This may help your syncros work better and take care of your gear complaints. Make sure you take your car to an alignment shop that knows these cars!
  12. KevinMac
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  13. KevinMac
    Actually everything I have seen is the 2000 and 2001, were pretty good. Then issues came up in 2002 and a few years beyond! Don't let anyone fool you, putting in a 3.6 or a 3.8 into a 1999 to 2001 car is not as easy as it sounds. There is wiring and ECU issues to contend with. Do a search on this site and you will see the issues!
  14. KevinMac
    That's unusual here in S Fla Shell has 10% ethanol, and since they supply Hess the same goes for them. I have yet to use any ethanol mixed product as of yet. I think here in the near future it will be the norm! As far as multiple vendors go. I use whatever is the cheapest with no ethanol, and has the octane required. There is no difference between vendors when it comes to octane, since by law it has to meet the requirements as posted.
  15. KevinMac
    This may interest you, you just might be paying for a brand loyaly! http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Business/story?i...8563&page=1
  16. KevinMac
    When the early 996 get the non factory upgrade, wiring is required to a contral unit so when switching to high beam the beam actually raises. No control unit you get the litronic use, but your high beams are not in sync with the running beam.
  17. KevinMac
    So you are unhappy making 105K at 25 years of age. Boy think there is a fundamental problem here. First off if you really do make $105k per year this car is affordable. But it seems from the tone of your post you have other financial issues or you would not have posted what you did! I just don't get it!
  18. KevinMac
    Sounds to me the other owner may have changed the bulb temps to a higher degre.
  19. KevinMac
    Well if softer is what you want, it's not an upgrade but a downgrade. Porsche tunes the suspension for handling, stability etc. So if you want a softer ride, lt ooks like another car is in order. A sports car is exactly that!
  20. KevinMac
    Thought the 1999 3.4 were 296 HP and the 2000 and 2001 were 300HP excluding X51??? 1999 Performance Acceleration (0-60 mph): 4.8 sec. Braking Distance (60-0 mph): 122 ft. Road Holding Index: .92 g Base Number of Cylinders: 6 Base Engine Size: 3.4 liters Base Engine Type: Horizontally Opposed Horsepower: 296 hp Max Horsepower: 6800 rpm Torque: 258 ft-lbs. Max Torque: 4600 rpm Drive Type: RWD Turning Circle: 34.8 ft. Specifications: Model Year: 2000 Make: Porsche Model: 911 Style: Carrera 4 Coupe Base Price: $71,020 Price as Tested: $75,570 Drive Type: All-wheel drive Transmission Type: 6-speed manual Displacement (liters): 3.4 Engine Type: 6 cylinder fuel injection Valve Train: 4 valves per cylinder Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 300@6,800 Torque (lb-feet @ rpm): 258
  21. KevinMac
    Shell premium in Fla is 93 octane not 93. Since Shell supplies Hess too, Hess has moved to the 10% ethanol.
  22. KevinMac
    Impressive! I didnt think anything could ever beat those audi turbo diesels. Audi had some mechanical problems which put them back, the Peugot diesel actually was the fastest on the track, but retired with hydraulic problems.
  23. KevinMac
    I'm sorry to have to report that those trays are indeed only for storage and as such are not connected to any electrical device in the car. As per the other post they are for CD storage, the multi disc unit goes in the trunk next to the amp.
  24. KevinMac
    American Lemans series 12 hr Sebring race, Porsche RS Spyder under the Roger Penske team won the 12hrs of Sebring without a glitch. Not only did they win their class LMP2 ,but out did the LMP1 class with Audi turbo diesel, and Peaugot turbo diesel and finshed 1st overall! Great race great weather. GT2 class had Porsche running all day even after a few run ins with the wall!
  25. KevinMac
    I have had some success with a clay bar, then a good coat of wax.
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