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  1. roadsession
    beautiful color combo!
  2. roadsession
    PLS do others a favor for safety's sake and name the seller
  3. roadsession
    do a search on "ignition switch"
  4. roadsession
    $1400 per year. Clean records. But I live in Boston - in the city...so...
  5. roadsession
    +1 what a beauty
  6. roadsession
    ahh you're right :)
  7. roadsession
    me neither. but read the TSB 3701 The reason for this is the adaptation of the torque converter lockup clutch in the Tiptronic control unit. If the car is driven in a restrained manner or is frequently driven in stop-and-go traffic, the Tiptronic control module adapts itself to unfavourable values that cause the grinding/rattling noises. The "fix" is to install a new Tiptronic control unit with modified software. The newer control module has the part number 996.618.180.04 (or greater). The latest part number 996.618.180.07 or newer. This TCU ensures that it never learns this 'bad behaviour'. The other cheaper route is to reflash TCU and drive more aggressively... Dealer used a PIWIS. Because I did the diagnosis - tech did the reset for free, and bought me an ice tea too :)
  8. roadsession
    Happy to report the Michelin Pilot A/S Plus performed just fine this winter through the worst boston winter in memory. Snow was no problem Ice was - well not great. Dry weather - absolutely planted.
  9. roadsession
    Michelin Pilot Sport for summer I put on Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus and I love it. Went through worst Boston winter in history just fine.
  10. roadsession
    I was getting this exact symptom: Grinding / rattling noise accelerating from stand still or in 3rd gear at lower speeds. I thought my transmission was toast - all the other posts on here talked about needing to replace the transmission. I read the TSB on here about needing a new TCU which costs $1700. So I took the chance and reset TCU adaptation values and transmission is perfect now. Shifts are quicker Car is more responsive I reckon the TCU learned 'bad things' when i was goosing the car during the break-in period of the new engine...
  11. roadsession
    search is your friend: http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php/topic/36862-cardan-shaft-rubber-bushing/page__p__195387__hl__%2Bcardan+%2Bshaft__fromsearch__1#entry195387
  12. roadsession
    2002 C4 Becker Type: CCR 220 BE 6624 Serial 15004616
  13. roadsession
    Gyorgy I agree with Dharn, except the part about getting PPI done at selling dealer. I think if it is an authorized Porsche dealer that is selling the car, getting them to do a PPI should be fine...They have an official factory sheet that they use for PPI's that is similar to the sheet they use for CPO'ing the car. I bought my car at Porsche Danbury and their PPI work sheet was 5 pages long of diagnostics etc - and looked just like their CPO checklist. But please make sure you do get a Pre-Purchase Inspection done.
  14. roadsession
    Hi guys So as you know I had the new engine installed about a month ago. But after a month and only accumulating 110 miles I decided to drive to NYC and back this weekend and run an errand for my wife to get her up to 500 miles. Start of the drive: It was a truly painful drive over there to limit her to 4K RPM tops. Almost there on the drive back! And then the magic mark: So a few questions: is the break-in 500 miles? What else do I need to do now that I've passed it
  15. roadsession
    I don't think the problem is the roof. The problem is that the window doesn't seem to come up high enough. You may have a problem with the window regulator that's not raising the window properly.
  16. roadsession
    ahh. that would make sense...good luck - let us know!
  17. roadsession
    I had to have my cardan shaft replaced for the exact same reason. It is a complete new assembly. 996 part is now superseded by a 997 part. 99742102001
  18. roadsession
    nice try to try to have the 'last word'. So let me put it this way. If Porsche remained the same company that brought you the 930, it would have been out of business 10 years ago - and there'd be no modern Porsche and no forums like this etc etc. You'd have a bunch of old timers doting over their aircooled machines and talking about the 'good old days' and lamenting the loss of a niche car manufacturer named Porsche. Porsche sold over 700,000 M96 engine derivative cars. Yes, a very small percentage of those engines have failed (including mine) - but most haven't. If a M96 and m97.1 engine scares you - DON'T BUY IT or DRIVE IT. If you want to enjoy a fantastic sports car that sells for $30K or so used - buy it. But don't waste your time on a 996 forum bashing it.
  19. roadsession
    The answer is yes. The search tool is your friend: http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php/topic/33221-99-carrera-convertible-top/page__p__176304__hl__pentosin__fromsearch__1#entry176304
  20. roadsession
    i think if you find something in the mid 30's you'll likely find it to be cleaner and require less work. good luck. I LOVE my car.
  21. roadsession
    gusmagoo - i found the work order: 996-426-044-52 Selector Cable mine was very worn (I have 2002 C4)
  22. roadsession
    When my engine was replaced recently, the tech found that the tip shift bushings and linkage was worn. That may be the culprit.
  23. roadsession
    yes that's right. About $2K to install a LN Engineering IMS bearing
  24. roadsession
    Ask him to take a look at the oil filter or oil pan for any metal flakes. If the IMS bearing is going - it's VERY evident in the filter.
  25. roadsession
    So : dismantler quoted $15K for a USED 2004 996 engine with 18K miles. Dealer was $16K for a NEW / REMAN engine
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