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Interesting problem that has a few of us baffled. PST 2 shows no codes. all air passages are tight, swapped MAF sensor with known good one/disconnected battery for limp home possibility/install evo diverter valves. should see .7 - .8 bar. ANY suggestions applauded-thanks for you time-Mark

Hi guys Loren suggests the trafficpro...any other suggestions along with expections on installation and addl parts I may need? Greatly appreciate any help-Mark :help:

ANYTIME, ANYONE doesn't know enough to disconnect the coupling shaft for a "pull" Methinks you would be better off NOT doing business there. We "repaired" a few TT's that have had this issue. MAN, it's terrible to see some of the shafts that come out of those poor machines. AND, the viscous coupling gets damaged at the same time. I do have my doubt of substantive HP/TORQUE improvement through exhaust change. It's mostly a sound change that people equate to improvement in performance. M

Before I use addl diagnostic tools, maybe someone has had this problem? PSM shuts off with warning light going on. After scanning it revealed the R?F wheel speed sensor was malfunctioning. No Problemo...swap it out and Voila...comes on again. obviously interference in the signal. My question is has anyone had this problem with a turbo or Norm Aspirtated? thanks-Mark

We just finished our umpteenth 996 Turbo clutch replacement due to wear. I feel a slight vibration (intermittent) upon depressing clutch rapidly. It is usually very smooth and easy. Is there addl procedures beside basic bleeding of slave cylinder. Very little is explained on the booster mechanism and diagnosis of it. There is also a slight "moan" from the P/S pump upon startup, although not all the time. THIS is a real time crossword puzzle. Mark BTW-I again replaced the clutch just in case with same results :help:

Everyone is right! even Uwe (very good stuff). Bottom line-Unless your running the Daytona 24hr., and are "flat out" for extended periods; the viscosity parameters of the predisposed oils would do fine. Most importantly, I believe, are the ridiculously long oil change intervals! BTW-no one mentions the necessity of proper warm-up on bearing longivity.

Everyone is right! even Uwe (very good stuff). Bottom line-Unless your running the Daytona 24hr., and are "flat out" for extended periods; the viscosity parameters of the predisposed oils would do fine. Most importantly, I believe, are the ridiculously long oil change intervals! BTW-no one mentions the necessity of proper warm-up on bearing longivity.

Dust, Shmust!!! Bottom, difinitive line- PorscheCrappyCruddyBrakes are a slap in our faces! 2 sets of pads-Don't forget to "mark" them for future refitment! Pagid Orange should be fed to the Iraqi Insurgents-not put on your car Pagid Black is Beautiful-nuff sed! havefundriveporschetakechances-Mark :):):)

Anyone with a REAL shop and REAL experience will concur with simple fact that "chipping" a normally aspirated "OEM" engine will result in a higher output of dollars to the service that is NOT performing any service at all!. We only recommend reprogramming turbocharged porsche engines as a matter of fact. havefuntakechancesdriveporsche-Mark-www.formulamotorsports.com

Hi Loren: Cannot download. Can you PM the article to me?. thanks Mark

quote=Porschelibrarian,Sep 3 2005, 12:04 AM] I would like to have them for my library-thought they were available only through factory POSES PROGRAM? VIA net access

Has anyone bought the laptop based PST 2 tester and from whom, how much can someone expect to pay? thanks :help:

did an R&R on lines, need to top off...read manual, anyone tried this approach? thanks Mark

Hi Mark, how are you doing? How is your son, he must be in his 20's now? Best regards - Gary Would this a Montclair hailing? If so, howudoin back-:) Hopefully your having a good life! been a while heh? Michael is 24 now, finished school with economic (too much!) help from F.M. and is working in Finance in NYC-I thought that so many of my clients were from that trade and new so little, yet made so much, that my son would fit right in:) you know that what we do is a dying trade, impossible to replicate! email me formulamotorsports@msn.com

What "off the shelf" fluid can we use in this model?

having installed many factory tec bars.....There's still a bit of carefully grunted movements required for proper installation. BE CAREFUL OF CORRECT THREAD IN ON THE BOLTS!!! TAKE YOUR TIME ON THAT PARTICULAR ASPECT OF INSTALLATION-MARK

Adding a "Gurney Flap" to pre-existing wings helps a bit at track events. That's why they're "outlawed" in "cup" class cars!-Mark :drive:

Sounds very reasonable! Jump on it. :)-Mark

As I've done several 996 gearbox's, I'm continually surprised at the parts issues. I must get a ton of calls on them. Matter of factly, I think I blogged (bitched)on this exact subject several weeks agoAs the price continues to rise, I think I'll start to stock them. They are interesting to rebuild in that they are not traditional Porsche assembly procedures. I will let u guys know when I'm totally parts healthy on them. That broken rear issue is unusual in their failures. Mark

Yes....AND....NO, don't bother. They're usually a match made in hell. Go with the complete magilla....Bilstein setup, no questions about it. Mark

I have intimate knowledge of the pitfalls of support when it comes to Porsche. I know how small the market is, consequently, I'm not surprised at the limited support (none) of other systems testers. However there is one tester that I'm investigating as we speak. It's just that Porsche tester is SO EXPENSIVE. This is done on purpose to reign in us 'INDEPENDENTS". Keep us "share croppers", or less. Having been employed by Porsche for several years, I'm familiar with their "paranoid complex". A CONTINUING SAGA OF SADNESS. Sadness because "WE" in the independent field have realistically helped in escalating this machine to it's current stature(on street and track), with a continuing "boot in our ***" approach by Porsche AG. I believe that the only reason they even offer the equipment is to appease any critique of their attitude of "us". It is totally disingenuiness on their part. The VERY STUPID (Porsche management) just can't expand their understanding of how the aftermarket could have escalated the position in the market, had they (stupid) been supportive of "we" (smart). Maybe they should be scared "****less". Come to think about it, they cannot even get into the minds of Americans to begin with, even WITH PCNA on board. The pricing is supposedly similar to dealer costs, however we know that the dealer has significant advantage based on new car sales profit, which "we" have none. You see, that in of itself proves they realistically have no intention to "look to the future" in a potentially volatile marketplace. Maybe they should be more concerned about how they have "hamstrung" "us" to begin with and readdress the whole mindset.

RMS leaks are traditionally NOT a factor on this particular engine series. Keep us updated on diagnostic results and correction. I have many clients with GT3's, no RMS leaks-a lot of off-track experiences though-:)-Mark

has anyone purchased the "new" factory tester? If so, any comments or advice? Thanks-Mark-Formula Motorsports Any other systems tester that's comparable to test systems other that OBD2?

Well it seems that no one esle has attempted this as of yet...AND, I guess it's me (as usual) who must figure this one out. Before we had these forums I knew that I was flying on my own....Probably because I get the new cars rather quickly for performance/mods. Anyway....thanks for trying.

Are there any available aftermarket brackets yet for the "standard" 997? It's easier than fabricating one...If I do that than I will make more than one...anyone interested?-Mark-www.formulamotorsports.com BTW-factory does not have any of their own extinguisher available here..as of yet (never). <_<