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  1. Philip54
    It is just the external cover. The belt is bolted to the car the near the door window and a plastic cover is installed on top of the belt attachment system. On the driver side the plastic cover is missing. I have bought a replacement cover, but I cannot install it, it doesn't appear to fit. I want to remove the plastic cover on the passenger side to compare it with the part that I bought and see if I have have bought the correct part. But I don't know how this plastic cover is supposed to come off. Thanks
  2. Philip54
    Could somebody advise how to remove the plastic cover on the seat belt attachment point near the door window? Thanks
  3. Philip54
    When I bought my 996, the plastic cover for the seat belt top attachment point (near the window) was missing on the driver side. I purchased a replacement plastic cover. The part number on it seems correct for my car year (997.803.521.00; according to the company that sold the part, in this particular case the part is good for the 996 and the 997, this explains the 997 in the number). However, I was not able to install the cover. It does't just seem to fit. Is it possible that some remains of the old cover are still in? Or, what could be the problem? Thanks
  4. Philip54
    Totally normal. Thanks
  5. Philip54
    Thanks for your comment. Could you please advise what is a low temperature thermostat?
  6. Philip54
    With an outside temperature of 60 degrees F and in light rain, today it took 6 miles and 7 minutes of freeway driving to get to a coolant temperature of 180 degrres F. Thanks
  7. Philip54
    The service records of the previous owner do not show a removal of the thermostat
  8. Philip54
    When I start driving my 996, the temperature of the water takes much longer than other cars (like my Civic) to get 180F. Is this normal for all the water cooled 911s or something is wrong with my thermostat? If that is the case, is there any way to confirm that the thermostat is not working properly? Thanks
  9. Philip54
    When the PSS10 kit was installed, the car was lowered by 1 inch at the front and by 3/4 inches at the back. The car was corner balanced and the wheels aligned. The front shock absorbers are set on position '2' and rear shock absorbers are set on position '4'. I have Sumitomo HTR Z II tires. When I go over a spread breaker diagonally, I can hear a noise coming from each wheel as each wheel goes over the breaker. When I drive at speed on a bumpy road, I can occasionally hear the same noise from a wheel (not always the same). We inspected the suspensions and everything seems normal. Has anybody experienced the same problem? What is the cause of it? Many thanks
  10. Philip54
    I plan on doing that, but I prefer to wait until I don't use the car for the a couple of days. That is when the difference in start-up noise is more evident Another thing that can sometimes be useful to diagnose a problem remotely is to record a brief clip of the audio and/or video using a smartphone / camera / etc. and upload to this website or youtube.
  11. Philip54
    Thanks [ I have a MY99 996 that makes the lifter noise when I haven't driven the car in a few days - especially during colder weather. Here's a link to a thread on various start up noises that helped me. http://www.renntech....h__1#entry54707
  12. Philip54
    Thanks for your reply. The oil is Mobil 1 0W40 and I keep the level close to the maximum. When I changed the oil (just a few weeks ago), I inspected the filter and I could not see any metal particles in it. I did not have this noise before. It has been gradually increasing recently. It is not a ticking or knocking noise. I would say that is more like chain noise. I will be more specific tomorow. Now the engine is warm and does not make that noise, when it starts.
  13. Philip54
    There is a mechanical noise coming from the engine on cold start-ups. The noise goes away almost immediately. I read that it could be from the chain tensioners. If that is the case, what is causing the noise and how the noise could be eliminated? Thanks
  14. Philip54
    We'have a look. Thanks
  15. Philip54
    My 996 has a standard transmission; I cannot put the car in reverse gear any more. Any suggestion about what the problem could be? Thanks
  16. Philip54
    Thanks, Loren
  17. Philip54
    The cigarette lighter fuse has failed. I will replace it, but what is the likely cause of the failure? Should I check anything in the car electrical system? Thanks
  18. Philip54
    Thanks, Loren. I had reached 100° C, that, I thought, was already hot. I will pay attention to the fans if I get to 101° C. If everything is per specs the fans should switch on. Stage 1 is switched on when the coolant temperature is > 100° C or there is an AC demand, the intake air temperature is > 8° C and terminal 15 is switched on. Stage 2 is switched on when the coolant temperature is > 105° C or the refrigerant pressure is > 16 bar
  19. Philip54
    On my 996 rhe rad fans turn on only when the A/C is on. If the A/C is off, the rad fans stay off, doesn't matter how hot is the engine. Has anybody experienced a similar problem and how can this be corrected? Thanks
  20. Philip54
    Noted. Thanks Read this thread. Search here,Renntech, for ignition switch problems and replacement DIYs http://forums.rennli...ion-switch.html
  21. Philip54
    Thanks for the tips Phillip, If I understand your problem: you insert your key, try to turn it but cannot. You wiggle the wheel, the key and finally the key turns and the car starts but it doesn't seem like wiggling the wheel really helps. I've not had this problem but if I were troubleshooting this problem, I'd break it down as a) key, B) key slot and c) wheel lock mechanism. your description seems to preclude "c". I would then focus on a and b. if you haven't yet, try another key. does that help at all? if not, you focus should be on the key slot. perhaps lubricant will help (I'd do some searches to see what kind of lubricant is recommended) good luck, GA
  22. Philip54
    Occasionally the ignition switch of my 911 gets stuck in the off position.. Trying to move the steering wheel does not seem to help. However, after playing with the key for a while I have always been able to eventually start the engine (at least, so far). Any idea about what is causing the problem? Thanks
  23. Philip54
    Thanks for your note. The brake fluid in my car has been replaced not too long ago. I have excess of fluid in my reservoir and i would prefer to take some fluid out Just use a couple of those eye glass screwdrivers (facing each other at 180) to pry around the edge of the cap and it should come out. It came out. Thanks. I just wanted to make sure that there was nothing securing the screen to the reservoir I was not aware of
  24. Philip54
    Thanks for your note. The brake fluid in my car has been replaced not too long ago. I have excess of fluid in my reservoir and i would prefer to take some fluid out
  25. Philip54
    Thanks for your note. The fluid level in my reservoir is already above the screen (and above the max line). This is why I would like to take the screen out and, using a seringe, suction some fluid out of the reservoir.
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