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I use a pair of ramps and change my oil this way too. I do not think there is enough oil to worry about that is still in the engine. You could use a pair of jacks and pick up the front till it is level if you had to. Or have a lift installed. If only my garage was tall enough and my wallet was fat enough....

Thank you for being a great parent. You are taking care of your family and that is most important. Best wishes for you and your family. Please thank your son for taking care of and protecting us.

Ok, I have had some time under the car and engine mounts seem to be extended on one side. So I have replaced them both and adjusted one side for left to right of the tip. I would like to adjust the drivers side down just a bit...

How do you adjust for height on the tips/mufflers? I did a search and was unsuccessful finding a post that helped me.

I have some plastic door removal tools that I purchased from Harbor Freight a year or so ago and I really like them. They are really useful for many things. A 5 Piece Auto Trim and Molding Tool Set that runs about 8 dollars. They also have another set for a little more, the plastic ones are the best I think.

Thank You for this DIY video. I wish I was closer as I get ready to start on my motor mounts....

Hard to say, If you buy Porsche (Suncoast) I would think that you would have fewer problems. If you buy the ebay stuff, well there is a good chance that it is ok. But, are you doing the work yourself? or paying someone to do the work. For a few dollars more I would be tempted to go with Suncoast I do not like pulling door panels off any more than I have to.

I need to order my Durametric....

Where all did you clean with the electrical contact cleaner?

I tried the oven job on a tail light that I replaced a while back. I ended up bending the lens but it did come off. I might of cooked it a little too long. I think I was at 250 for about 20-30 min. I have a old front light now and have been thinking of putting a hole in it to try the polish thing.

Could be out of adjustment. I have not looked under the car to check. I am thinking I will be able to compare both sides and have an idea if there is a problem.

Interesting, I have noticed a slight drop in one of my exhaust tips. I will be checking exhaust and engine mounts. Is there a DIY on the replacement of the motor mounts. I have tried searching with no luck.

99 C2 Tip

As my car passes through 120,000 miles I have been starting to read these post with much interest. Best of luck with your project. Please keep us informed.

Back in high school I had a car that I did this same thing to it. It did fine, it just made a horrible noise when it happened. I do not remember any problems after that. Hmmmmmm, So long ago.

Brings back memories.

Anyone in the OKC area? My airbag light is on again...

Or I am in Denton, Texas every other weekend or so.

I had a custom spare tire cover made that has some pockets designed in.

Hmmmm, I'm going to have to agree with ZDan on his choice.

Shhhhhhhhhhh, don't tell anyone I went there but I saw some material at Hancock Fabrics that really looked like Alcantara.

I have been using water wetter in all of my cars. I do not know if it really works but I feel better. It is cheap, but with 5 cars.... o well no cooling problems yet. Where is that wood...

Sounds good to me. Thanks for the help and support. I sure enjoy driving my car.

Thanks Loren for the link, for some reason my car is not following the temps listed, at least according to the A/C panel.

When I got home today from my morning drive I let the car idle for a while. When I pulled into the driveway it was showing 92 on the A/C panel. It took a while but the temp finally went up. I had turned off the A/C and the fans quit. The car idled while I set up an external cooling fan to turn on...just in case or when I could not stand it any more.

Anyway the car reached a temp of 103 and both fans came on high speed. I at this point opened the rear engine hatch shut off the engine and turned on the external cooling fan. At least I think they were on high speed. I will allow the car to cool down and then restart with the A/C on to see how much noise they make. I wonder if they are on low speed and I am just unwilling to allow her to heat up more.

I have noticed my A/C panel temp while driving is normally 92-93. Hmmmmm.

Well I have been watching mine.

When I first start up and turn on the A/C both of the fans come on low speed.

When I let the car idle, and the temp goes up to 96-98 I did not hear the fans come on with out the A/C on.

I have not let the car run up in temp at idle but will have to do some more testing.

I have seen higher temps but was in traffic so I could not check the fan operations.

What do you think the shipping would be to 73134. My 99 has over 120,000 on it and some day something might wear out. Shocks and springs are what I am most interested in and easy to pack.

I do not know. As soon as I repaired the fans I went back to the regular screen on my ac panel.

I will have to check. I have put the car up for the week so this weekend I will get it back out for a PCA drive. If you are close to OKC come on with us. Saturday Morning we meet up at 9 or so.

Well I called my dealer, Bob Moore Porsche and they had the part! I went up and picked it up and installed it. Works like a charm. The low speed fan now comes on when I turn on the AC.

Thanks for the direction and Thank You Bob Moore Porsche for having the part in stock and taking care of me!

Install notes:

I pulled the headlight out and then the plastic wheel well. This gave me enough room to run jumper wires and to cut and install the new ballast. Cut a few wires, a little solder, tape everything up, tie off the wires, replace the liners and time for a test ride. She runs nice and cool now.

Thanks for the reply D.

I just hot wired the fan on the drivers side and found the low speed will not come on when wired directly but the high speed will using the pin outs above.

So I am thinking the resister / ballast is out....

Yes the high speed fan is loud and moves some air.

I have a fan not coming on now.....So if I get a tester to check the ballast, what readings should I get. (volt meter tester)

I checked the fuses, switched the relays around, turned the fan blades, the driver side was very easy to turn (the one not working) and the passenger side was just a little harder to turn with some magnetic resistance if I am guessing.

Well, I just did the AC panel adjustment and got the car to temp.

With the AC on the passenger side fan comes on high. The temp stays under 98. With the AC off the temp will rise and at 103 the passenger side fan comes on high.

So, I have no low speed on either side and the high speed is not working on the driver side fan. It looks like the drivers side ballast was replaced and the connections are tight.

I am thinking I will pull the inner finder liner and try to jump the motor as above..

1999 C2 with tip. 120,000 miles.