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Is it supposed to smell burned clutch when I do the following SEPARATELY:

1. Rev my 996 on FIRST GEAR with the Clutch floored OR

2. WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING ON 2ND GEAR, go on 4,000 or so RPMs on second gear THEN SHIFT TO THIRD GEAR.

My 996 gives me the burnt clutch smell when I do those and I get mixed responses if it's normal or not. I have a Supra as well and it doesn't give me that smell when I do the same thing.

Is this something different on the 996 that you have to treat the clutch differently? The clutch was already replaced twice in this car within 2 years and I don't want to end up doing it the third time.

Hopefully I get inputs in here for other Porsche owners. Thank you.

I have a 2000 Porsche 911 C4. Does anybody know what brand of spark plus is installed? It can be Beru or Bosch. Thanks!

What model and year of car do you have? I just want to make sure to buy Bosch as well if we have the same exact 911. Thank you.

HELP! HELP! HELP!

I'm in the middle of replacing my plugs and am currently working on the passenger side front plug (the hard to reach one). I removed the old plug with no problems but when I went to insert the new plug, I can make it in about four turns and then it stops. I'm afraid it may be Galling up in there.

What should I do? Should I try some never-seize or do I have a more serious problem on my hands.

Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.

-Nichlolas

wrong tool, that is for the Engine Oil drain plug not transmission.

Are you sure it is not a triple square?

Hmm. Let me double check. I will update this posting tomorrow.

It's not a triple square as well. Is it the same wrench for Euro or ROW version 911? Any other suggestions will be appreciated.

As far as I know US/Canada and RoW are the same either triple square or allen head.

Is there a chance is that my fill plug is the tamper proof type? Do I need to purchase a tamper proof toll like the on in the link below?

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopca...l_pg1.htm#item2

Thanks!

I did a closer look and now pretty sure that it needs an allen wrench though my metric allen wrench is either too big or too small. Is there a chance that my drain and fill plug is using English not Metric? Thank you!

A quick update. Loren your the best! Your on the money when you said that it's not the 02 sensor. I got it fixed by replacing my MAF. No more CEL!

Are you sure it is not a triple square?

Hmm. Let me double check. I will update this posting tomorrow.

It's not a triple square as well. Is it the same wrench for Euro or ROW version 911? Any other suggestions will be appreciated.

As far as I know US/Canada and RoW are the same either triple square or allen head.

Is there a chance is that my fill plug is the tamper proof type? Do I need to purchase a tamper proof toll like the on in the link below?

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopca...l_pg1.htm#item2

Thanks!

Are you sure it is not a triple square?

Hmm. Let me double check. I will update this posting tomorrow.

It's not a triple square as well. Is it the same wrench for Euro or ROW version 911? Any other suggestions will be appreciated.

Ive heard pretty good feedbacks for the Durametric software. The "Enthusiast" version is only around $290.00

I agree, I personally like the 996 over the 997. I have an 04 C4S Cab in Speed Yellow and I think the looks are cool. One thing I do not like about the 997 is the back engine lid "hump" which the 996 does not have. However the 997 has some real good improvements such as horsepower increase, better RMS and adjustable shocks, and wide body in the "S" model. If I liked the 997 over the 996, then I would buy one and sell my 996. ANy of the "improvements" that you suggested would cost you bucks and decrease the resale value of the car.

+1. Sell your 996 and buy the 997 instead of a facelift.

Arguably, the 997 interiors are superior to the 996; especially earlier models.

+1

This all depends on what you want to achieve first. If performance, then work on your exhaust system right away. If looks, then buy bigger wheels like a 19" Champions.

Porsche_911 good advice :) ,

Most fibreglass mouldings are poor quality and the labour charge to fit and finish to a decent standard will be thousands. You can get a 997 Carrera 2 for under £30,000.

I have a 997 GT3 style front bumper cover in fibreglass designed to fit the 996 bonnet/lights/wings. It took a lot of time (20 hours+) and effort to look perfect and now gets a positive response from all.

I can see the point, the 997 round lights are an aesthetic improvement but unless you or someone you know have the skills and time to do the work for free I would avoid.

One thought; you could get a 996 with light front damage and then convert as part of a repair?

Cheers

Thats a very good idea porschedr as well. They sell those salvaged 996 real cheap. You will have a lot of wiggle room for the make-over project. Possible cheaper than to buy a 997.

I have been looking to do the 996 to 997 facelift on my 996 C2. There are kits available that use factory Headlamps, bumper, signals, ect.

The only problem I see so far is that the fenders are reproduction fiberglass. All the pictures look great and is a nice alternative when you have

a Paid for 996 and will like a 997. Any comments or anyone that has done the facelift that can share the experience.

I had a friend who did that and he ended up spending a fortune that he ended up saying, "I should have sold my 996 and bought a 997 for the money I got from my 996 and the money I spent on the facelift.". The best recommendation is to save the money and sell your 996. The combined amount is like buying a 997.

I just bought my first P car ("06 997 cab). I would appreciate your recommendations for the best Porsche Dealers for service in the L.A. area. I would also appreciate your suggestions for the best independent Porsche shops in the L.A. area.

FastForward Performance! They are very good on what they do with competitive pricing as well. Visit www.fastforwardperformance.com.

Hi kevinmac, did you mean to quote me? If you did I'm not sure if you are agreeing/disagreeing with me.

I stated that the exhaust is too loud, reduces power at low rpm, is intolerable for extended use, not allowed on track days and attracts unwanted attention.

Porsche_911 would you really recommend this modification?

Could you clarify your points?

Cheers

I corrected my post. It's a TYPO, I forgot to add the "nt" in the word "would". I wouldNT recommend it. I agree with that response.

It's insanely loud. Sound like a boat on idle. I would'nt recommend bypass exhaust. I have one and I took it off after a couple of weeks.

I use Mobil1 0W-40 full synthetic which Porsche recommends. You can buy that from Kragen. Here's the link, http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail....rtNumber=98HC64

Are you sure it is not a triple square?

Hmm. Let me double check. I will update this posting tomorrow.

Am I doing something wrong here. Any help will be appreciated.

Thank you for your responses Maurice and RFM.

Please do a search for P1130 on the forum - this has been covered many many times.

It is NOT an O2 sensor - more likely a dirty or bad MAF or intake leak.

Hi Loren,

I have the same code and used a diagnostic tool to determing if the airflow differs on idle and at 2500. There's a higher reading on 2500 RPM which indicates that my MAF is working. Is that a sufficient test or there's a specific airflow value that we should expect on idle and 2500 RPM? I just want to make sure before I purchase a precat 02 sensor. Because as per as the fault code, it is a precat 02 sensor problem. Thank you in advance!

Model and year of your car?

Its a 2000 Porsche 911 C4. Thanks!

P1130 Oxygen Sensing Adaptation, Idle Range, Bank 2 – Above Limit

Potential causes:

– Incorrect signal from MAF sensor

– Intake air system leaking

– Fuel pressure too low

– Volume supply of fuel pump too low

– Fuel injectors fouled

– Exhaust system leaking

You have an air leak most likely.

Bank 2 is the precat sensor right? Can this be a fouled precat 02 sensor or it's not even a probable cause? Thanks!

I do not think this is an O2 sensor problem. There are different fault codes for that.

The sensors are tested at startup and again with the engine warm - to see that they are correctly operating. If they are not they throw a different code.

Really! There goes my $$$. I bought a pair of genuine Porsche precat sensor already. I'll just keep it as a spare I guess. If anybody is interested, please let me know as well.

Please do a search for P1130 on the forum - this has been covered many many times.

It is NOT an O2 sensor - more likely a dirty or bad MAF or intake leak.

Hi Loren,

I have the same code and used a diagnostic tool to determing if the airflow differs on idle and at 2500. There's a higher reading on 2500 RPM which indicates that my MAF is working. Is that a sufficient test or there's a specific airflow value that we should expect on idle and 2500 RPM? I just want to make sure before I purchase a precat 02 sensor. Because as per as the fault code, it is a precat 02 sensor problem. Thank you in advance!

Model and year of your car?

Its a 2000 Porsche 911 C4. Thanks!

P1130 Oxygen Sensing Adaptation, Idle Range, Bank 2 – Above Limit

Potential causes:

– Incorrect signal from MAF sensor

– Intake air system leaking

– Fuel pressure too low

– Volume supply of fuel pump too low

– Fuel injectors fouled

– Exhaust system leaking

You have an air leak most likely.

Bank 2 is the precat sensor right? Can this be a fouled precat 02 sensor or it's not even a probable cause? Thanks!

Please do a search for P1130 on the forum - this has been covered many many times.

It is NOT an O2 sensor - more likely a dirty or bad MAF or intake leak.

Hi Loren,

I have the same code and used a diagnostic tool to determing if the airflow differs on idle and at 2500. There's a higher reading on 2500 RPM which indicates that my MAF is working. Is that a sufficient test or there's a specific airflow value that we should expect on idle and 2500 RPM? I just want to make sure before I purchase a precat 02 sensor. Because as per as the fault code, it is a precat 02 sensor problem. Thank you in advance!

Model and year of your car?

Its a 2000 Porsche 911 C4. Thanks!

Please do a search for P1130 on the forum - this has been covered many many times.

It is NOT an O2 sensor - more likely a dirty or bad MAF or intake leak.

Hi Loren,

I have the same code and used a diagnostic tool to determing if the airflow differs on idle and at 2500. There's a higher reading on 2500 RPM which indicates that my MAF is working. Is that a sufficient test or there's a specific airflow value that we should expect on idle and 2500 RPM? I just want to make sure before I purchase a precat 02 sensor. Because as per as the fault code, it is a precat 02 sensor problem. Thank you in advance!

Hi,

I jacked my 2000 Porsche C4 all 4 sides up findng out that neither a 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 17mm wouldnt fit my drain and fill plug. Both of the plugs are bigger than a 10mm allen wrench but smaller than a 12mm wrench. This required tools in this thread mentioned a 17mm and 10mm allen wrench but none of them fits. Please help!