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  1. Should I have my flywheel resurfaced? Also should I do the RMS while I am in there? I am in the midst of replacing my clutch on my 99 C2 (46K miles). I have the tranny out and the old clutch removed. The clutch had been slipping for a couple hundred miles before this point. The flywheel feels fine and looks ok. I never had any problems with clutch shudder before but I am curious if I should have it resurfaced since I have access to it. And if I do have it resurfaced will I have to shim the flywheel afterward? Secondly, I do not see any evidence of RMS issues. The car uses very little oil (NO need to add oil between oil changes). Should I even think about replacing the RMS? I do plan to replace the oil seperator and release fork (waiting for those parts now). Anything else I should do while she's apart? Thanks, CT
  2. I have been informed that the clutch release lever is a new part number... 996 116 712 04 Release lever (modified) => now 997-116-712-00 I am in the midst of my clutch replacement on my '99 C2. Getting the tranny out was not that bad. I am waiting for a couple before I put it back together; -release fork -oil seperator The flywheel looks ok, I never had any problems with it but I was curious if I should have it resurfaced or just leave it as is? If I do have it resurfaced how much can be machined before shims are required? Thanks Chris The part you are looking for is 996 116 712 04. Below are all the parts that need replacing per the TSB: The engine does not have to be dropped to change the clutch.
  3. Hello, I need to replace the clutch on my 99 C2 as well. Any other parts I should consider replacing when the car up and apart? Any special tools required? what is the part# for the release lever? What about the RMS? I suppose having one on hand just in case would be a good idea. Thanks in advance. BTW shops around here are quoting 8 hours labor with labor rates in the $110-$125 range. CT
  4. Please educate me on what the offset number indicates? In the case of 18x9.5 with 52mm offset vs 18x10 with 63/65 mm offset there is 1/2" difference in wheel width and also about 1/2" difference in offset. Does larger offset indicate the wheel is pushed to the outside more? Thanks.
  5. My 99C2 w/ 41K miles has sport seats and both have some bolster wear that I am concerned with. The seats are black leather and I was wondering what steps can be done to minimize or repair the worn areas. Both are worn in the normal wear area. And the leather seems "scratched" and discolored slightly in those areas. I have tried leather cleaner/conditioner but it doesn't seem to "clean-up" the area. One thought I had was swapping drive/passenger seats or seat backs, this would at least even the wear across both bolsters. Any product recommendations for treating this type of leather condition? Thanks in advance. Chris.
  6. Thanks guys, kind of what I expected but thought i would ask the experts. Chris
  7. A local boxster owner is selling some turbo twist 18" wheels/tires; the wheel part numbers are FRONT: 993 362 134 06 (7.5x18 ET50?) did not check the tire size. REAR: 993 362 138 01 (9.5x18 ET52?) with 265/35R18. The tires are PZERO Asimmetrico, fronts are almost new. The rears have some miles on them but still have > 50% tread. The wheels are in decent shape, one rear has some curb rash most the way around but could be repainted, the others have normal wear. I have the same style wheels on my 99 C2 but I believe the stock 18" wheels on my 99 c2 are slightly wider? I didn't climb under to try to get the part numbers.. Will these wheels fit a 99c2? He is asking $1200 for the wheels and tires, does this sound reasonable? THanks in advance for your comments. Chris.
  8. Thanks Loren, that is the sound (Hoover) and yes I have noticed it at stoplights as well. I am glod to hear it is normal :) Chris.
  9. Does the engine compartment fan also come on when the engine is first started? The fan in my 99 seems to come on for ~30 seconds when the engine is first started cold than operates as Loren indicates. Thanks,
  10. Update: I finally received the parts I ordered for the clutch line repair last night. I had the new line installed and power bled (via motive) in short order. Also installed the new belly pan (which came with a small crack in it :( ). I took her our last night and again today to test it out, all is good :). It is cold here in MN, but it is sunny and the roads are dry today...a great day to drive a 911! I missed not being able to drive the car the last couple weeks. Thanks again everyone for the advice. Chris. P.S. Now that I have the power bleeder I am tempted to replace all the brake fluid but maybe I will wait until spring.
  11. According to the 99 911 Carrera Owner's Manual; Traction Control (TC) TC prevents spinning of the driven wheels when starting and accelerating. Driving stability and traction are improved over the whole speed range. WARNING The increased safety that is provided should not induce you to take greater risks with your safety. Risks of accident due to inappropriate speed cannot be reduced, even by the TC. The TC is ready for operation every time you start the engine. The TC information light in the instrument panel is lit while the TC is performing a regulating action and warns you to adjust your drving style to road conditions. Function Driving stability control: If the TC detects an excessive difference in rpm between the front and rear wheels (spinning) the engine power is automatically reduced. Brake regulation: Besides reducing the engine power (driving stability control), the TC brakes the driven wheel that is spinning. There is some further information but that is the meat.
  12. Eric, I doubt it is related but I had a strange rattle when I bought my 99 C2. It sounded like it was coming from the passenger side rear speaker enclosure. I spent a good week trying to figure it out. In the end the noise was coming from the passenger side front fender. The bolt that attaches the fender near the rear bottom of the fender (near the bottom front of the passenger side door) was just a bit loose and would vibrate above certain speeds. The sound was transmitted and magnified through the rocker panel like a tuba to the rear quarter panel.
  13. Yes, I called Sunset and subsequently ordered the clutch line and a few other things from them (the plastic belly pan and some other stuff). It will take Sunset a few days to get the parts and then they will ship to me. I would expect I will get the parts sometime next week; hopefully prior to the weekend of 11/20. This will work out fine since I will be out of town this coming weekend. The unfortunate thing is we are running out of nice days in MN :(. I also ordered the Motive power bleeder as suggested in the DIY section. I will report back on how it all works in a couple weeks. Oh, I did have another question if anyone is still following this thread; How much brake fluid should I expect to use? 1-2 Litres?
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