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  1. JimPDX
    I want to replace the rubber/felt edge strip around the sliding roof opening because its looking a sun faded (part number 996-564-211-01). From what I can tell it looks like I don't have to take the sliding roof off but the clearance toward the rear will be a bit tight...maybe a tilt up position would be better. Has anyone popped one of these off and installed a new one? Any instructions would be appreciated. Thx... Jim
  2. JimPDX
    The protection plates are not designed to protect from road salt, snow + slush. They are there to prevent crankcase damage in the event that something hard is run over by your car and in turn it strikes your your engine crankcase - especially if the car is lowered etc. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I like the look of your plate. Looks strong. On ROW P/cars this is pretty much a 'standard' option because the roads aren't as evenly and smoothly paved in the USA and many of them are 10 -12 mm lower than US cars. In any even it is an excellent option whereever you are to protect from debris striking the pan, or hit curb risers. If there is a concern that the plate interferes with the oil down flow at time of oil change, then simply make sure the car is on even ground and place a shop cloth into the space around the drain hole between the pan bottem and plate to to pick up any directional leaks that may occur. I've never had any problem with the plate during oil change.
  3. JimPDX
    Follow directions in your owner's manual where it tells you how to chage the bulb. The lite pops out and snaps back in. Very simple.
  4. JimPDX
    My legal advice: pay the bail. My personal advice: know the speed limit in the area you are driving. Obey it. If you get pulled over be polite to the officer and SAY NOTHING that could incriminate you like you did here. Right off the bat you admitted that you "...really didn't know how fast you were going"...now you have no grounds to contest the violation...the courts view such an admission as being careless behind the wheel because you have a duty as a driver to know the speed limit. The benefit of the doubt in will go to the state my friend...hope the fine isn't too hefty. Hang in there. Jim
  5. JimPDX
    How fast were you honestly going?
  6. JimPDX
    No. Its working OK. The grease in the channels is somewhat contaminated with small bits and grits, sand and dirt. I want to clean it all out and re-lube so the dirt doesn't get further into the sliding roof system. Thx...
  7. JimPDX
    Like Dell said the Porsche shield has a hole for the oil plug. The plate is around $95.00 to 100.00 now at Sunset very easy to install with just 3 bolts. Part number: 996-107-981-00
  8. JimPDX
    Loren... Is there a Porsche recommended grease or lubricant to use to grease the channels and the screw drive on the sliding roof? If nothing recommended by Porsche and recommendations which grease to use. Thx... Jim
  9. JimPDX
    Do it yourself. My motto as far as a Porsche is concerned: "if you love your car never take her to a dealer".
  10. JimPDX
    Many thanks Loren... Jim
  11. JimPDX
    Hi Loren... Do you have the part number please for the felt weather strip that sits around the edge of the roof where the sunroof buts up against? Its the black strip that you can see around the sunroof edge when you look down on the sunroof. Also, do you have a schematic of how it attaches. Thx... Jim
  12. JimPDX
    K & N filters are very good. The trick is not to use very much oil and after you clean and re-oil the filter is to let the filter leach out any excess oil before you put it in your car. I put mine in a brown paper grocery bag and let it sit overnite...then put it in the car and never have had it throw a code. Keep the K & N filter. Go down to the car store and get some of their Filter cleaning soap and some K & N oil. Use only their products. Clean real good and let dry in the sun...then LIGHLY re-oil the filter and let it soak out on some paper or in a paper bag. I think you will be pleasantly surprised how well they do work... Good luck
  13. JimPDX
    Mine did the same thing for about a month. The coolant light never came on , but I noticed a drop in the coolant level. Did a post on this board and someone suggested that maybe I had a slight coolant leak from the expanision tank. I noticed no leaking whatseover, but i did ocassionally notice a coolant smell after driving. I was told to look at the muffler pipes and tail pipe driver's side after a drive bringing engine up to speed. You do this from under the car to see if there was any coolant residue like drips of coolant onto the pipes. Sure enuff there was. The coolant would drip down onto the pipes and evaporate off creating the coolant smell thats why I never saw any coolant under the car but you could actually see the coolant dribble marks on the pipes. Replaced the tank and got a new coolant tank cap. No smell. Coolant is fine now and maintains its level
  14. JimPDX
    Dell... Its a little hard to find but it is still available up here. When I see it at Schucks or GI Joes...I always buy a couple of extra QT's. They're web site doesn't say its dicontinued. I may be going down to the local Wal-Mart and see if they have a supply. I think you can order it from Wal-mart on line.
  15. JimPDX
    Thank you, Loren
  16. JimPDX
    996 555 081 02 A18 Black vinyl covered trim piece attaches with 5 metal clips. Do you have the P/N of the clips? Thx Loren... Jim
  17. JimPDX
    OK Try this. Directly below the rear windscreen is a a trim piece covered in either vinyl or leather depending upon your car's interior configuration. It runs the width of the car directly above the rear shelf. Take it out (there are 5 metal clips. Start at one end and gently pry one end loose. You can't brake anything. They are evenly spaced across the length of the trim piece and I think one is directly in the middle so you should be able to feel where they are attached. It takes about 30 seconds to remove it. Once out take your car for a spin and see if you hear the noise. If you don't then its a matter of tightening the clips (use of felt tape works great around the insert points to thicken them up a bit). If this doesn't work then I am at a loss. BTW, the spacers for the window are metal...at least mine are and they are about 2.00 each. Its still possible that the plastic ones aren't doing their job. Let me know...
  18. JimPDX
    What's a clear bra?
  19. JimPDX
    Just curious. Why would you want to use Water Wetter?
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  21. JimPDX
    Jim: The picture shows the measurements from the outside surface of the crankshaft/flywheel mounting flange to the inside of the crank opening in the case. Take 4 measurements and the difference can be no more that .30. In my case the variance between the top and bottom of the case was .36. If it is more than .30, then replace the engine. Thanks to the court complainer & service bay stalker for letting me clarify this. :clapping: <{POST_SNAPBACK}> thx for the explanation. Got it... Jim
  22. JimPDX
    Hi Jim... but is that the "float" they are speaking about? I know the sensor reads the level...but why would they call that a 'float'? Thx... Jim
  23. JimPDX
    If its on both sides of the car then I would seriously look at both your side windows. They are known to rattle and the fix is pretty simple if it is, in fact, the side windows. Here's what you do. Read TSB 6475 on this board Pull the bottom weather strip seal back on the of your rear side windows. Use a thin plastic spatula to do this. In the center you will see a small 50mm metal spacer. With the tip of a flat blade screw driver try to move the spacer about 1/2 inch toward the B pillar. Move it a max of an inch only and no more than that. Do this on both sides of the car. Drive the car and see if this eliminates or reduces he noise you are speaking about. If it does, then chances are you need to replace the spacers with the new longer version which are about $3.00 each at your dealership. If that doesn't work let me know, there is another area that you can take a look at and I can walk you thru it. This would involve the rear interior trim panel just below your rear window. I had some rubbing there and, it sort of sounded like a ticking sound...that's a simple fix as well...but try the spacers for the windows first and see if that quiets it down a bit. Good luck. Jim
  24. JimPDX
    Took my car in for a coolant leak check. Dripping coolant rear driver's side off exhaust. Time for an expansion tank replacement. Pretty much a no-brainer. Got a call on my answering service that yes, indeed, it was the expansion tank needing replacment and they were adding the 'new' float (about $12.00 inside the expansion tank). Since I missed the call, and the shop is closed can someone tell me about this "float" thingy? Thx... :) Jim
  25. JimPDX
    I wouldn't do anything just yet. I don't think it has anything to do with tire mismatch. I'd put about 300-400 miles on the tire and see if the brake in period stablizes the road grip. If it doesn't it might be that this specific tire can't handle the particular performance characteristics of your car esp. in the turn that you mention. I think that is one reason why Porsche specifically recommends specific types, makes and designations, i.e., N2, N3, N4 and so on. Such designations indicate, among, other things that the tire can support the car as designed.
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