londoner06

My point is do not assume it's the tank, it's best to have the hoses pressure tested as well.

James, a qualified mechanic can do a pressure test to determine the source of the coolant leak, then repair what is actually broken. I don't know about Ireland but normally coolant tanks are not too expensive.

Alex

I have clear side markers and headlamps with amberectomy on my MY00 Cab. In researching clear lenses for a 325i I came across this Federal regulation:

FMVSS 108 [FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS]

Revised as of October 1, 1999

Reflex reflectors:

On the rear--1 red on each side of the vertical centerline, at the same height, and as far apart as practicable.

On each side--1 red as far to the rear as practicable, and 1amber as far to the front as practicable.

Does this mean we are required to have amber reflectors on the sides of the Porsches? Are the clear ones not to code? I do have the amber bulbs.

Interesting find. :oops:

Alex

t2-bxtrS, the maintainers really are the best to use, they cycle on and off to keep the battery charged, you just plug it into the cig lighter and forget about it.

I have the Porsche maintainer but other renntech members use the CTEK Multi US 3300, which is the same appliance but without the Porsche logo... or the Porsche price, Crutchfield has it for $70. Suncoast has the Porsche one for $115.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-OGqJZeQ4soP/p...ry-Charger.html

Best regards,

Alex

In my MY2000 996 cab the grommets like the one in your picture do NOT connect to any tubes. They just drain below the front trunk. Apparently at some point Porsche quit using drain hoses.

I actually removed the liner to verify and indeed there are no drain hoses coming out of the front trunk of my car. There are a couple of holes in the wheel wells but they are empty. I can't speak for the Boxter though...

Good info, thanks Perry.

Alex

Ale, if your car is not a 'daily driver' then it's best to maintain the battery with a maintainer. I would think that the battery would quit working whether it's hooked up to the car or not. It does drain more quickly when it's connected due to the alarm and other standby systems. When you keep the battery charged with a maintainer it will be ready to drive whenever you want. ;)

If you drive your car regularly anyway, then just follow the tips posted above, just enjoy the car.

Ciao,

Alex

Kevin, at my Porsche™ dealer I only have access to my records, only the previous owners can request older records. Is this official Porsche policy or is my dealer's?

Alex

Touché Mr Focke, my mistake! The Porsche charger IS a maintainer and NOT a trickle charger. The part # is 95504490054. The maintainer does not your ruin your battery. It has a dual mode, one charges and the other is standby.

Alex

Benvenuto a Renntech Ale!

:welcome:

What I read is that it's best to drive the car to warm up the engine and allow the fluids to circulate and NOT just to start the engine with the car in place.

This subject has been covered before and there is a long thread about it here:

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...st&p=122407

The battery is the biggest problem when the car is not used. When the car is not driven you should use a "battery maintainer" like this one:

You plug it to the cigarette lighter. It keeps the battery from deteriorating (deteriorare). You should have the battery tested by a mechanic to make sure that it is still good.

I hope this helps.

Non preoccuparti, il tuo inglese è eccellente!

Ciao,

Alex

In my case I bought a 2-owner 996 and I'm not able to find out if my car has had the IMS/RMS redone as the dealer insists that previous owners' records are confidential. I wish I Porsche would release repair histories to new owners so we have a record of past recalls, warranty repairs, etc.

Alex

There is no C25 on my Country Codes List.

If 398 & 232 are Options then:

398 could be:

• Left outside mirror electric plain

• 17" Cup Design wheels

• P31 sports chassis (968) with Cup design wheels ??

232:

• Change of manufacturer of tyre installed on the production line (not customer selectable)

Phillip,

Here's the PET diagram of the mechanism in case you need to order any parts:

http://www.autoatlanta.com/model/996-99-05/811-12.htm

Best regards,

Alex

Maybe this will help?

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...ost&p=90732

Visit carnewal.com in Belgium:

http://www.carnewal-europe.com/cpx_p97044.htm

Best regards,

Alex

England country codes are:

• C16, United Kingdom

• C17, British personnel stationed in Germany

Thank you gents, I know a lot of you have painted calipers, rotors and wheels. Gotta wait a few more weeks yet.

So May then... :(

Thanks Anderson.

Guys, I'm aching to repaint the brake calipers and rotors but here in Delaware we're hovering between the 20s and the 40s. How warm does it need to get before I can even consider doing some painting? 60s, 70s?

Your thoughts appreciated.

Alex

Meguiars makes a product called 'Ultimate Compound':

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G17216

You can always call Meguiars and explain your situation and they will advise as to what will work best.

Alex

drem, Loren recommended a great upholstery tool for removing expansion rivets, auto trim and moulding:

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...st&p=119120

It's available at <a href="http://www.harborfreight.com" target="_blank">http://www.harborfreight.com </a> or Suncoast Porsche.

Download the PDF file that Andy M put together, It's very thorough.

Regards,

Alex

When you find a 996 that you really like, it is essential to get a PPI, including leakdown and compression tests. Ask the owner for Porsche records, the RMS may have already been replaced. Check CarFax for what it's worth. The IMS failure is a possibility but can be repaired efficiently I think. What really scares me are the many others who have had catastrophic engine failures, requiring replacement engines. A good extended warranty can help with the expense. There is nothing like a 911 so we accept the reality that they are expensive to maintain and repair, but as the advert goes, 'seeing your 911 in the garage... priceless!

Best regards,

Alex

OP.

Thank you for your excellent, informative, and well-written post. I have followed your DIY directions for raising my car several times this year without any problems.

Alex

Chuck,

This is probably the most popular of the 'jacking' threads:

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...ost&p=16250

As RFM suggested you can get tons of info doing a quick search, just click search and enter:

jackstands

The main point about using the jack to raise the back of the car is that it is done just long enough to put jackstands under the rear jack points.

Alex

We discussed the bonnet/boot handles in this post:

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...ost&p=35213

The problem with respraying the handles is that one looses the graphics. It is possible to find just the one handle to replace, as noted on the thread above.

Apparently in Blighty Porsche™ stills sells them individually.

Cheers,

Alex