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Lost Radio Code - post your request here
fioravanti replied to pennyporsche's topic in Lost Radio Codes
Try 5624 or 5622 If you have not already read this FAQ - please do so... Lost Radio Code - FAQ, PLEASE READ THIS FIRST Wow! That was fast ! I'll go and try it now. Thanks! 5626 worked! That's most excellent Loren, you are a true gentleman! I am very grateful! Thanks again, Philip -
Lost Radio Code - post your request here
fioravanti replied to pennyporsche's topic in Lost Radio Codes
Try 5624 or 5622 If you have not already read this FAQ - please do so... Lost Radio Code - FAQ, PLEASE READ THIS FIRST Wow! That was fast ! I'll go and try it now. Thanks! -
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fioravanti replied to pennyporsche's topic in Lost Radio Codes
Hi Loren, I have a CDR 22 Model (BE 4467) S/N: Y5028579 Can you decode this? Thanks in advance! -
You know what Timbo...I think I might give it a shot tomorrow! I'll let you know how I get on. Thanks for all your help! Just to wrap up this thread, I had another look, and realised that there was no way my Jack / axle stand combo could get the car high enough to get a torque wrench in to tighten up the arm once the job was completed, so up to the Garage it went! I am now the proud owner of a squeak and rattle free Boxster. Thanks for all your imput guys, I really appreciate it.
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You know what Timbo...I think I might give it a shot tomorrow! I'll let you know how I get on. Thanks for all your help!
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Thanks for the response Timbo. That makes perfect sense to me, and saves a huge amout of hassle during installation. I have, however, booked it in to get the garage to do it, as I can't raise the car enough to remove the undertray without some considerable risk (I have jack stands, I just don't trust working under the car with so little clearance). That and the fact that I would like to 'keep in' with them should I ever need more complex work carried out. You would think it is enough that I give them money, but it is important to keep up relations. It's a pity that the Bently manual doesn't explain the reason the control arm has to be torqued whilst the car is on the ground. Your explanation clarifies why. I have found the Bentley manual to be lacking in comparison to some of the quite excellent DIYs on renntech and other Porsche forums. Thanks again!
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Thanks Geoff and James. I wasn't expecting a response so quickly! James, that is about as complete an answer as could be imagined! I think this work is meant to be carried out using a Pit, or a lift that can raise the car by the tyres (I have seen one at national car testing centres). That would make this into a very easy job indeed! I don't feel like investing €20,000 into buying one, so, going by your meticulous calculations, I am assuming that a ramp with a 12" rise will suffice to torque the bolts to an acceptable standard. Oh, on re-reading your post, you state that the rear must be in line with the front, so that would mean 4 ramps...I might just bottle it and get my local indie to tackle it...They don't have a pit either though...
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Hi Guys, Firstly, let me introduce myself. I am the owner of a 2000 2.7 Boxster, and I'm living in Dublin, Ireland. I have luking around the forum for the last 6 months, looking at bits and pieces regarding the Boxster. I must say, this is an excellent site, with a wealth of information for Porsche virgins. It has enabled me to fix many issues my car has developed, and diagnose other issues which led to prompt diagnosis by my garage. I have had all the usual issues with my car in my last 8 months of ownership (coils, MAF, door locks, coolant cap failure & subsequent tank failure, top mounts, clutch, CV joint failure), which has cost me dearly! Sick of paying the garage mucho €€€ to fix it, I have recently replaced all four disks, all the pads, and the rear trailing arms (forked control arms). I have the parts to change out the front control arms, but reading the Bentley manual, I find the following... "Retaining bolt at transverse control arm must be torqued to specification with vehicle on ground, and suspension loaded with weight of vehicle". Exactly how am I supposed to do that without a pit? Is this a job for the garage? Am I out of my depth? Any feedback appreciated! Thanks