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Thanks, good point that I hadn't thought about. Used lots of that stuff on my old '62 Chevy. The noise doesn't really sound like a belt squeal to me, more of an electrical motor whirl. Hard to explain. It's just barely there when the engine is idling, and I don't think I could capture it with a digital video. I was serious about the hearing aids. The high frequency sound is most noticible to me on acceleration when I'm actually wearing hearing aids. Wish I could pin this down a little better. I think it must be characteristic of the alternator. But I never heard it before the old alternator was replaced. Thoughts? Here's the car... -
2003 C4s. I'm hearing a high pitched whirl sound at low speeds from the engine compartment. Likely masked at higher speeds. I've listened to the engine at idle and think the whirl sound may be coming from a replaced alternator or a pulley or the engine belt was that replaced at the same time. It's high frequency and maybe I should just turn down the setting on my hearing aids? Best to all....
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Tire recommendations please
judgejon replied to bolobar's topic in 996 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa)
ditto. good combo of traction and wearability. enjoy... -
I use Castrol 5w-50 synthetic in my spouse's Lexus suv, and Mobil 1 15w-50 in my C4s. I'm pretty sure the 15w-50 is approved for the C4s, yes?
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sorry I can't help re the bearing, but you surely have one great looking 911. one of the nicest I've seen in some time. good luck, and enjoy the car. Here's one of mine...
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I've used 20-50 regular oil in my sc for years, and wouldn't use any oil higher than that. I have 15-50 synthetic in my C4s and that might be better in a colder climate for your sc. good luck, enjoy the car.
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Help....anyone....still looking for a smog pump for a 911sc.... anyone, anyone...
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Right. Problem is selling the car without a smog certificate. Only solution is to find a smog pump that works, as mine apparently can't be repaired. Thanks much...
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adding glovebox
judgejon replied to Fidgits's topic in 996 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa)
ps: my wife had the same complaint when she replaced her '85 BMR convert with a '02. the interior was much smaller and eventually led to getting an suv. cheers... -
adding glovebox
judgejon replied to Fidgits's topic in 996 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa)
My 996 is a bigger car than my 911SC, but the interior storage is not as good. the interior is actually, I think, a bit smaller. Lots of room was taken up by the air bags, etc. The rear storage however is a little better, although the "seat tray" is more narrow and it's harder to fit stuff, like my viola case on there. there's a nifty shelf insert that adds some cubby holes in the old style glovebox, but I haven't seen anything like that for the 996's. Wish there was. Welcome and enjoy your ride... -
Hi Loren. Turns out the parts noted as "air pumps" at Oklahoma Foreign European are actually tire air pumps, not smog pumps, so I'm sol so far. I do have some phone numbers from a great guy, Jeff Clark, up at Sunset Imports up in Beaverton, WA, that I'll need to pursue. Jeff tells me that there are 8 smog pumps left in the world, in Germany, at $2,336 each, plus shipping. Ouch. I don't think I can do that and still get the car sold at any reasonable price. any other suggestions? I wonder if you've had experience with getting waivers from the DMV? I know that '75's and under are exempt, but I've never dealt with any waiver issues. thanks, and .....cheers, jl
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Loren, thanks very much. I checked on-line and they have a '78 and an '81. I'll get with my mechanic tomorrow and figure out which one will work best. Probably the '78... Again, much appreciated. jl
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Does anyone know where I can find a new or rebuilt smog pump for a '79 911SC? I most regretfully have to sell my car, and it turns out that I will need to replace the smog pump to comply with California registration laws. Help would really be appreciated. Thanks to all, jl
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How important is PSM in a 986?
judgejon replied to Spongebob_Greenpants's topic in 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S)
I agree that if you're getting a new car you should get the pcm. I'm now using my 2003 C4S as a daily driver, and after driving a 911SC for years have had some adjustment problems. I'm guessing the mid engine Boxster is like the 4-wheel drive...going smooth in and out of corners, rather than hitting the apex and powering out of turns with max throttle steer. Smoothing it out through the curves is the key. I can't drive the C4 like the SC because the pcm comes on in the corner and scares the pants off me. so I usually turn it off when driving over local mountain roads. but I wouldn't have the car without it and intend to keep it on in wet conditions. I did make the mistake of putting a different brand of new tires on the rear, and should have known better, but I'm dealing with that. good luck....