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  1. roadsession
    about $1K
  2. roadsession
    This is what an IMS bearing failure sounds like:
  3. roadsession
    I purchased an exclusionary warranty from Fidelity Warranty Services - which is ONLY sold through dealers. The conditions with which Fidelity would warranty my car was that it had to have a PPI done by the Porsche dealer selling the Warranty (which for me was Danbury Porsche) so that they could weed out 'pre-existing conditions'. And the cut off when I purchased it was 50K miles and 2002. It was $4K for a 3 yr warranty. The new engine comes with another 2 year 100K mile warranty. The only problem with after market warranty is that they reserve the right to replace with "Like Kind Quality" which means I learned that they had the right to replace my engine with a used engine from salvage as long as it was the same year or newer engine with same or less miles as when mine when kaput. I paid the difference for a new engine from Porsche.
  4. roadsession
    nope. works fine for me. your acct may have been banned?
  5. roadsession
    ++++ 1 This advice is spot on. Don't do it. In addition it makes your 996 look like a ricer Honda
  6. roadsession
    I think with the 996 and 997, that era is gone. Those purists are far and away a minority. The older Porsches, yes - but 996 and 997 are daily drivers with great utility, etc. and low cost.
  7. roadsession
    i did this mod - and I don't think it's possible. Then again, I don't know many people that would prefer the old antiquated setup. I love having Nav and Bluetooth hands free phone connection like a modern car should. My sister with a 997 Turbo with PCM DOESN'T EVEN have bluetooth!! I don't know why Porsche is so behind with this stuff. Ok here's my DIY link: http://www.renntech....e-din-headunit/
  8. roadsession
    I would not swap it out for a 997 body kit. Who would it impress? Anyone who knows anything about a P car will laugh because it will be so obvious it's a 996 owner trying to make his/her car something it isn't. Take pride in your 996!
  9. roadsession
    +1
  10. roadsession
    2002 C4 Cab 3.6 Dealer is in Boston MA. Parts and labor was $25K. Warranty covered most of it.
  11. roadsession
    So in December my IMS bearing let go at 60K miles. I got my new engine installed today by Herb Chambers Porsche: and here's what she sounded like BEFORE: and here's what she purrs like now:
  12. roadsession
    EXCELLENT find
  13. roadsession
    I just talked to my after-market warranty company claims supervisor. He said that they insure over 10,000 M96 engine derived cars. He has had 2 engine failure claims this year. Yes. That's right. 2. So for them selling warranties for Porsches is a pretty good business.
  14. roadsession
    Dave: do you have RWD or AWD? Thanks for the report - I like the description of 'zambonied' LOL I can just picture it.
  15. roadsession
    I love the wheels and the clear side marker (NOT SMOKED). Where'd you get them
  16. roadsession
    So I installed the Michelin Pilot A/S last week. Here's my impression: 1. It is NOT as planted in the dry as my Summer Toyo T-1R's, taking the same on ramp I do feel more squirm. BUT it is VEEERY close. 2. It gets near freezing temperature at night in Boston now. It feels much more stable. 3. It is a MUCH more comfortable tire than the Toyo summer tires. That's to be expected. No snow yet - but will report back.
  17. roadsession
    Yes... I have 55K miles on the odometer. The repair for JUST transmission mount is probably around $700 but I had a drive shaft problem too so total was $1700. I don't think it's mileage, it's age. The car is 8 years old and I do track it...
  18. roadsession
    So this is a copy of the repair order. Note that the transmission mount and drive shaft are 997 parts now.
  19. roadsession
    Well went to the dealer this AM. It appears transmission mounts are shot
  20. roadsession
    I am having the exact same problem So just recently my car has been experiencing a rough, grinding sort of feeling when I am accelerating around a turn or bend. It happens at speeds as slow as 35mph and upwards. Smooth as silk when going straight - Smooth when coasting around a turn - Rough when accelerating around a turn. It may or may not be related but I did an autocross last week....and oh yes - my rear brake pads are getting thin but no brake pad warning light yet. Any thoughts? Thanks
  21. roadsession
    And it's "peeve" not "peav" :)
  22. roadsession
    Jonathan, I went on line to BMW and Nissan GTR forums and seems many have tried the Michelin Pilot A/S Plus in very big widths and have had good experience with them in the snow.
  23. roadsession
    I've run Bridgestone 050 pole position for years, but I live where it rains alot with little snow. If I lived in Boston I'd put on Bridgestone a/s pole position without hesitation. the 050 summers have a traction aa rating, which is good in wet conditions. a/s tire would have to be good too.... Not available it seems for my setup (18" staggered) :( I'm going to stay with the Michelins and report back this winter :)
  24. roadsession
    Eric, This 3.4 L engine design was used by both the Boxster and 911 from 1998 - 2001, and then carried over from 2002 all the way to 2008, with some displacement changes and such. That's 10 years. In those 10 years, some engines have failed. But MOST have been running happily and well. Enjoy your car. Don't let the forums detract you from enjoying your car. Your oil cap looks fine.
  25. roadsession
    Absolutely I expect nothing else...however I don't think the OP (or me) intend to autox with these...this is talking about DD usage...
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