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  1. Beninki
    Also keep in mind that the stock suspensions on these cars are starting to fail and get harsher after 60-70k miles, depending on local road conditions. A new set of dampers can make a huge difference.
  2. Beninki
    Start with the simplest, (and cheapest) route- replace your cap to the newest available. It is only about $16 and the earlier ones do fail- mine did. Then move on to pressure testing the system. The water pump replacement isn't hard to do- I had to replace one with my broken wrist in a cast! There are excellent DIYs here and over on Rennlist. The AOS can also leak a lot of coolant and often drips down near where you are describing. The reservoir can fail and is another possibility. I have 120k on my car and the reservoir is still fine. I am planning on replacing it at some point this summer just to be sure I don't have an issue.
  3. Beninki
    Mine just failed at exactly 35k miles. I spoke with two Porsche techs that recommend replacing the darn thing at, you guessed it, 35K intervals. It is cheap insurance. My pump was only $222 plus the gasket at Sunset.
  4. Beninki
    Generally, it is more economical to replace the entire unit. The price of the whole tie-rod is usually not that bad compared to buying the inner and outer separately. BTW, what is the material for the inner end? Does it have a very hard rubber isolator like the 993? Also, as in the 993, the tie-rod ends are generally shot after about 80k, depending on the driver's driving style and road conditions. What kind of mileage are 996 tie-rods getting? Also, if anyone has a picture of an inner end or and entire tie-rod, please post one. Thanks!
  5. Beninki
    Glad to hear that you got it sorted out!
  6. Beninki
    That sounds serious. I would not drive the car or start it. Not to be alarmist, but it definitely could be the IMS bearing going. I would check for bits of the rubber parts of the bearing in the oil and flatbed it to an independent, who is familiar with this issue, to have it evaluated. Seriously, do not start or drive the car until you get a good diagnosis- the cost could be a new engine. Post over on Rennlist and see if you can get a comment from Jake Raby- he is the IMS upgrade guru... The good news is that you caught it early, whatever it is. Good luck to you. Best, Tom
  7. Beninki
    Start with the simplest thing first. Check to make sure that the leads are connected in both the compartment near the cd changer and then at the head unit. The RCA cables may have been disconnected for an iPod or other AUX in adapter. Barring that, I wouldn't waste your money on a new CD changer- get an ipod adapter and an ipod.
  8. Beninki
    Wow, that is an incredibly low number. If he is being honest, then his numbers support the idea that those who have had failures are a really vocal bunch and spread their message far and wide on the internet. The impression out there is that there have been thousands and thousands of failures- some have thrown around the numbers up to 80%. I for one cannot believe that Porsche would allow such a trend to continue for very long, so I have been very skeptical about the large number of failures rumored. I suspect that it is less than 5%, maybe more like 2%, with many of these due to owner neglect. I do not personally know of anyone in my area that has suffered a M96 engine failure. However, I am a long-time air-cooled owner, so I my circle of Porsche compatriots has generally been oriented that direction. Has anyone created a registry/ database of M96 engine failures?
  9. Beninki
    The case of the Turbo and the GT3 are directly derived from the 993 engine, which was pretty much bullet proof. They are a masterpiece of engineering, but are incredibly expensive. That is why, unfortunately, that Porsche chose to put them only in the Uber cars... As a former 993 owner, which I love my 996 C4, but can't wait until I can afford the piece of mind, and the wonderful performance, that a GT3 or Turbo brings to the table!
  10. Beninki
    I went through the process above to R/R the the latch and microswitch. The writeup was very helpful. The switch was incredibly dirty and needed a lot of attention. IMHO, the design is completely flawed in that the switch will fail with the intrusion of very little dirt or debris. After all of that, I discovered that the microswitch on my console is having issues. It appears as though it has slid downwards over time or the metal contact has become depressed. Rather than taking apart the whole console, I am going to super glue a small piece of plastic to the switch contact to effectively raise up the contact point. I'll let you know if I am successful.
  11. Beninki
    112K on my 2000 C4 Cab Tip. Water pump replaced, spark plug tubes replaced one side, coolant tank replaced at 80K. Winter project: drop engine/trans, RMS+IMS upgrade, tubes and plugs, AOS, belt, trans fluid + gaskets, CV boots all four corners, general cleanup. I expect to throw a reman tip in at about 140k, but who knows as it is doing great now. I really hope that this C4 can be a poster child for Porsche longevity! Knock on wood...
  12. Beninki
    It would be helpful if you could list the factory electronic options. Does your car have NAV and phone? As your car is an 03 MOST-based system, the wiring is very different from the earlier vehicles. It is hard to tell from the photos, but as Loren suggested, the amp may have been removed. On my 2000 C4 cab, the amp is mounted vertically on the tub adjacent to the strut mount. The two clips in your photos are the same as my car and hold the CD changer.
  13. Beninki
    I headed back out again in the midst of the worst snowfall and discovered that 996's doors are very hard to open when frozen. I was really concerned that I was going to damage the seals. Apparently, the windows were not only frozen in the upright position, but the glass was frozen to the rubber seal around the doorframe. Anyone in really cold climates have suggestions about this? I can't imagine taking a 996 to a ski resort and not being able to open the doors because of the window issue. Maybe a remote starter would be the only answer. As the temp dropped last night, my tires became more and more uncooperative. At 18 degrees F, the sport tires were pretty much useless. I was able to navigate some hills and practiced with the PSM turned off on a flat open area. I was surprised how much the PSM had been helping, particularly on starting up from a stop. It was great fun and the looks on my neighbors' faces as I headed out into the snowstorm were priceless! They couldn't believe that I would take my Porsche out in the snow and ice... when I told them that it was AWD, they thought I was joking. I am gong to get a set of Michelin Alpines and really enjoy my car this winter. Cheers!
  14. Beninki
    We received a couple of inches of snow this morning and I took my newly-acquired 2000 C4 Cab out to see how it faired. I was very impressed with it's handling and predictability on light snow and ice as well as slush. Keep in mind that this is on performance tires and not on traction tires. A couple of observations- It was very predictable nearly all of the time in all the conditions I subjected it to. When I first headed out, I deliberately avoided most of the hills in my area. (We actually have the highest hill in Seattle right behind my house at 534 feet...) Braking was controlled and measured, subject to the limits of physics of course, as they remind you in the C4 owner's manual... and the C4 stayed on an even course, despite deliberately engaging the ABS. After about an hour behind the wheel, I attempted some modest hills, with very little problem. The PSM engaged several times, but it was fairly transparent. I finally attempted a steeper hill with a 120-degree turn at a safe speed. The C4 ate it up- it really was very unfazed by the conditions. All in all, a very impressive piece of engineering. I can't wait to get some traction tires and head up to on of the passes for some real snow time. I just looked outside and it is snowing again- time to take the C4 out for another run!
  15. Beninki
    I have the same issue. I will tear apart the boot latch mechanism later today. Thanks for the tips everyone.
  16. Beninki
    Great information, Bill. I had a bad towing experience on my 87 cab with AAA about ten years ago and cancelled in a huff. Basically, they were dollying everything except a C4. It took me 24 hours to get my car flat-bedded one mile to my house. I could have pussed it faster. With the 996, in which I have slightly less confidence than my previous 911s, I am going to get AAA Plus again for piece of mind- particularly now that we can show the drivers how to do their job! Thanks again.
  17. Beninki
    Age 20 1979 SC Coupe Guards Red/ Black Age 30 1987 Carrera Cab Blue/ Gray Age 33 1995 C2 Polar SIlver/ Black Age 43 2000 C4 Cab Black/ Savannah (picked up last week) My better half thinks that I have been having a mid-life crisis since age 20... on the other hand, she totally supports my car choices and LOVES the C4... maybe because it is a Tip!
  18. Beninki
    I am looking for the evap purge valve part number for my 2000 C4 cab. The purge valve that is on top of the intake... PET shows a part, 996 113 249 01 "shut-off valve," but it is not clear that this is the purge valve. My recent PPI showed that it was ticking... what symptoms can a failing or failed valve cause? Thanks! Best, Tom
  19. Beninki
    Loren, Is this roughly where the CD changer wires pass through on a 996? I am assuming that this is a pic of a 997... Thanks!
  20. Beninki
    You mention connecting the heated window. I just took delivery Friday of my 2000 C4 Cab and we have removed and replaced the hardtop once already... without doing anything special about the window heating. The heater worked fine. Are some of the tops self-connecting? Mine appears to have the upgraded attachments- it goes on very simply and snugly. How tight is too tight?
  21. Beninki
    Resurrecting an old thread here... I have a noise that sounds as if it is similar to what you describe. It occurs between 25-35 mph... on my 2000 Tip C4. It really sounds as though it is coming from the right front, however. It doesn't sound like bearings, but it could be the CVs need to be serviced. How much lock up is there at the front wheels at this speed? I am suspecting that it may be that as the viscous dif powers up the front wheels a bit, it is causing the CV to "groan" a bit. There is no clicking noise and it does not change with RPM or gear selection. I am going to service and replace the boots on all the CVs as soon as my parts arrive... What does a CV joint that is going sound like on a C4- the same as any other vehicle? Any thoughts? Thanks!
  22. Beninki
    Yup, I bought a lot of excess inventory from Porsche. Retail is $2100! The manuals take up 3 boxes and weigh more than 75 lbs! At $399, it's a pretty darn good deal, and the price will be going up as we start to run out of them. I'm also coming out with a 996 book later on this year or next. I anticipate Bentley will be supporting the 996 market too, but I haven't specifically asked them about that. -Wayne Wayne, having bought my fair share of manuals (75+ volumes) over the years from the factory, that is a great price. I paid about $799 for a set back in 2000 and that was an inside deal from Brumos. Do these come with all the current updates? Thanks!
  23. Beninki
    Rick, thanks very much for the info and the links. Since I am not experiencing the symptoms of a failed AOS, I figured that I would attempt simply replace the bellows and then replace the AOS in the spring when I am planning to drop the engine and transmission to do a IMS upgrade and various other tasks. Incidentally, I was quoted 8 hours of labor to replace the bellows at the time of my PPI... OUCH! Thanks again! Cheers, Tom
  24. Beninki
    Maybe I am missing it, but I cannot find a DIY for the AOS replacement. I have the factory workshop manuals and cannot find anything there either. Any help would be appreciated. I am taking delivery of an '00 C4 Cab today, and I know that the AOS boot is leaking and needs to be replaced asap. Thanks! The following link is for replacing a Boxster AOS, but it's essentially the same job: http://sites.google.com/site/mikefocke2/airoilseparatorreplacement Having those hose clamp pliers (or the little blue plastic tool that comes with a new OEM clamp from Porsche) makes the lower clamp on the bellows doable. Do a search here for a recent (past 60 days) post by Boxtaboy that will give you the part number and a pic of that little tool. Regards, Maurice. Thanks Maurice! It does not appear that the AOS has failed- the boot is weeping oil at the bottom. I am hoping that I can replace it without removing everything and or dropping the engine. Any thoughts on this?
  25. Beninki
    Maybe I am missing it, but I cannot find a DIY for the AOS replacement. I have the factory workshop manuals and cannot find anything there either. Any help would be appreciated. I am taking delivery of an '00 C4 Cab today, and I know that the AOS boot is leaking and needs to be replaced asap. Thanks!
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