Porschelibrarian

That would be a 986 Boxster only. To my knowledge Porsche has never produced a printed manual for the 987 or 997 series cars - only electronic versions. Just bought the 986 boxster set for $200 at "Porsche Parts at Dealers Cost". What a deal!!!!!! Me too. It helped with the PSE and HPA upgrades I just did - plus the binders look cool in the garage! Is your 996 shop manual still available? Does it cover GT3? eab3@bellsouth.net Looks like you signed up for a copy of the old pre 2000 non updated set on rennlist ( the lemming board). If you want the GT3 covered and other service material let me know with a PM or email.

The complete service and repair information is in the WSM and the exploded views and part information is in PET. PM me to get the complete information on this and more.

As stated before here - those "free" manuals are not up to date and missing most of the 99 supplements. As Loren stated those "free" or almost free manuals on the internet are the earliest versions from 1999 and have no updates, perhaps only one year wiring diagrams and do not include the OBDII manuals, Diagnostic manuals, or any information on the 3.6 L engine and on and on. If one is interested in workshop manuals please PM me and I would be happy to assist you. Thank you

As the man said in the forum PM Porschelibrarian I have attached a small sample. 996oilchange.pdf

If you need, I have the Porsche workshop manuals for the 911 3.3L turbo

Sure if you only want the 2000 incomplete edition If you want the complete Porsche 986 Boxster workshop manuals with all updates thru 2006 plus each year wiring diagrams, OBDII manuals, TSBs, techniks, and more PM me. http://www.cannell.co.uk/Manuals.htm :renntech: thanks m8! Will

Here is what I have in my library. 1997 GT1 Parts calatogue 2000 GT3 R parts and technical 2002 GT3 CUP Car CD 2003 GT3 CUP Car CD 2004 GT3 Cup Car CD 2006 GT3 CUP Car CD 2007 GT3 Cup Car CD 2003 GT3 Cup Car Wiring Diagrams 2004 GT3 Cup Car Wiring Diagrams 2002 GT3 RS CD 2003 GT3 RS CD 2004 GT3 RS Technik 2004 GT3 RSR 996 GT3 R 3/2001 Wiring diagrams

That is not the actual Porsche Font. It only has one size. I will add the actual Porsche Font to the Contributors Only Forum.

If you have the workshop manuals for the 996 the engine removal instructions are in Volume 1 Engine and start with page 50 if the car has Triptronic and Removing and installing engine for the GT3 starts on page 92, Removing and installing engine as from MY 02 starts on page 150.

Porsche has their own Font. It is called Porsche.ttf If one wants the actual Porsche Font set PM or email me.

Loren used to say that the manuals on CD were incomplete and not updated until I sent him mine. I have the Porsche workshop manuals complete for the 986 in PDF and the scans I have collected are all from Porsche, so they are professionally produced, clear, clean, complete readable and exactly what the dealers use. I have all the updates, each and every year wiring diagram as well as the OBDII and Diagnostic manuals. I know there are many other PDF versions around that are incomplete. They only have the WSM thru 2000 and only a couple years of wiring diagrams. And they also lack the OBDII and Diagnostic Manuals. And I hope you're not using the PDF PET. Especially when one can get the actual dealer edition PET with every year and model covered with complete part update features.

Here are the instructions from POSES. I have attached the 2 photos that go with these instructions. If anyone needs more instuctions on the 997 or any other model let me know via PM or email. 63 10 19 Removing and installing front bumper - as of MY 2005 - Preliminary work - Removing front bumper - Installing front bumper - Subsequent work top of page Preliminary work Preliminary work Remove the front spoiler. → 21 Removing and installing front spoiler - removing top of page Removing front bumper Removing the front bumper Installation Location: Overview, front bumper Removing the front bumper 1. Unscrew fastening screws -1- and remove bumper -2- . top of page Installing front bumper Installing the front bumper Installation Location: Overview, front bumper Installing the front bumper 1. Position bumper -2- . 2. Insert fastening screws M12 x 100 -1- and tighten to the specified tightening torque. Tightening torque → : 63 ftlb. top of page Subsequent work Reworking Install the front spoiler. → 23 Removing and installing front spoiler - installing

Porsche has discontinued the manual downloads. They used to be $110.00 plus local sales tax per section. The complete workshop manual would be 10 sections plus wiring diagrams and then additional manuals such as Diagnostics, OBDII or.. If you need information on how to get the workshop manuals for the Cayenne or any other Porsche PM or email me and I can assist you.

I can assist any and all Porsche owners in locating the workshop manuals and other service and parts related information for their Porsche cars. I have the complete collection of workshop manuals ( ok ok I don't have the 959 or 997TT manuals YET). Please send me an email or PM and I can assist you in locating workshop manuals, TSBs, diagnostic manuals plus more..

The Cayenne Workshop manuals were printed a few years ago but Porsche is not printing the manuals for the current models. The current manuals and updates are available thru a PIWIS and were available up thru the end of 2006 in POSES. I have POSES and I have the CD workshop manuals for the Cayenne, plus TSBs, OBDII manual, Diagnostic manual more. You need to check out the library err the librarian. I guess I will be one of Santa's helpers this year. But don'wait that long....

Just a note. The PDFs of the 986 workshop manuals I have are over 2,100 pages. And that is not including every year wiring diagrams from 1997 thru 2004. And I noticed that the set from SUNSET doesnt include a few items that I have such the OBDII manuals (DME 5.2 7.2 and7.8 ) as well as Diagnostic Manuals plus techniks. I think just about all the other PDF versions only cover 1997 thru 2001. The set I have covers 1997 up thru 2004 models with updates thru late 2006. Its unfortunate that the poor old outdated copies are still floating around but don't condem all pdf's from a few bad versions

You mean something like this.... Note I didn't notice mention of specific year and model ( V6, V8, Turbo, Turbo S....) ( however the diagrams, charts, and drawings do not translate properly to this format. If you want full info contact me about workshop manuals) 19 01 29 Cooling system cleaned (after oil/coolant mixing) - as of MY 2003 - Cleaning the cooling system Tools Designation Type Number Explanation filling device special tool 9696 top of page Cleaning the cooling system Cleaning the cooling system ATTENTION Danger of poisoning! Coolant additives and cleaning liquids are toxic. → Swallowing coolant additives and cleaning liquids must be urgently avoided. → Do not consume any food or drink while working (danger of accidental mixing). → If swallowed, observe the warning information on the containers and contact a doctor. If necessary, show the doctor the warning information on the packaging. DANGER The vehicle fans can continue running or start up automatically. Injuries which can lead to the loss of body parts. → The power supply to the fans must be disconnected before starting work on the radiator, radiator fans, or the belt drive. → Disconnect fuse carrier [9PAAE1 9PAAE7 9PAAF1]→ Disconnect fuse carrier [9PAAD1 9PAAD7 9PAAJ1] or battery → Work instructions after disconnecting the battery ATTENTION Risk of damaging the cooling system! → Do not relieve the system pressure of the cooling system and then run the engine. → Relieving the system pressure and subsequently starting the engine can cause severe damage to components in the cooling system. If the cooling system must be opened when it is hot, allow the cooling system to cool down before starting the engine again. Note The coolant filled in at the factory is intended to suffice for the entire service life. As long as the coolant is not contaminated by foreign bodies or other fluids it need not be changed. Different coolant additives must not be mixed and doing so may damage the cooling system. Only use original Porsche coolant additives. The coolant must be set to antifreeze protection of -37 °C. This corresponds to a mixing ratio of 50 : 50 (coolant additive : water). This mixing ratio provides optimum corrosion and antifreeze protection. Coolant additives, coolants and cleaning agents must be disposed of according to the respective, applicable national laws. Seals in the cooling system must be replaced by new ones following disassembly. Draining cooling system 1. Drain cooling system. → 193817 Draining and filling coolant (includes bleeding) Note The cleaning work steps must be repeated until no more oil rises to the surface in the coolant reservoir. The radiator cleaning agent mixture must be approx. 23 litres in the filling canister of the filling device filling device 9696. The cleaning agent is mixed with water at a ratio of 50:50 (Frostox R Spezial). 2. Fill the cooling circuit with the cleaning agent mixture. To do this, proceed with the cooling system analogously to filling the coolant. → 193817 Draining and filling in coolant (includes bleeding) - chapter on "Filling in" 3. Start the vehicle. 4. After the vehicle has been bled and the coolant temperature is > 80 °C, let the stationary vehicle run at medium engine speed for at least 15 minutes. 5. Switch off engine. Coolant reservoir ATTENTION Danger of scalding with hot coolant! → Never open the cooling system when it is hot. Emerging coolant may be very hot and can cause scalding. → The cooling system must be depressurised before being opened. → Allow engine to cool down. 6. Open coolant reservoir carefully and slowly in an anti-clockwise direction with gloves and a cloth. Coolant drain plug 7. Drain cooling system. → 193817 Draining and filling coolant (includes bleeding) 8. Use hot water to rinse out any oil which has adhered inside the coolant reservoir. 9. Close the cooling system and fill the coolant circuit with water only and then bleed the cooling system according to regulations. → 193817 Draining and filling coolant (includes bleeding) 10. Start engine. 11. After the vehicle has been bled and the coolant temperature is > 80 °C, let the stationary vehicle run at medium engine speed for at least 15 minutes. 12. Switch off engine. Coolant reservoir ATTENTION Danger of scalding with hot coolant! → Never open the cooling system when it is hot. Emerging coolant may be very hot and can cause scalding. → The cooling system must be depressurised before being opened. → Allow engine to cool down. 13. Open coolant reservoir carefully in an anti-clockwise direction with gloves and a cloth and relieve any residual pressure. Coolant drain plug 14. Drain cooling system. → 193817 Draining and filling coolant (includes bleeding) 15. Close the cooling system and bleed with the approved antifreeze mixture according to regulations. → 193817 Draining and filling coolant (includes bleeding) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I know this will go against most threads here as most posts here seem to be about getting more power and getting their car to go faster, However I was thinking that perhaps it would be time again for Porsche to make an "E" version of the 997 and drop the 3.2 engine into it like the non S Boxster and Cayman. They sell for around $10,000 less and are only about .7 of second slower to 60 mph. So what do you guys think?

It is all in the 996 workshop manual if they included the section 61 supplements which I do.

I hvae a PST2 and Durametric. I am in Miami Florida And if anyone is interested here is a listing on EBay for a PIWIS. I looks real. However be cautious as it is a new seller that registered just to sell the PIWIS. If you are near B.C I would recommend biding and paying in person when you see the unit and make sure it starts up. BTW for comparison the actual PIWIS unit from Porsche is $19,000 plus an annual subscription of about $11,000. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nice-Porsch...sspagenameZWDVW As of Friday at 1:45 p.m. This listing (170233045489) has been removed or is no longer available. Please make sure you entered the right item number. If the listing was removed by eBay,

You should get the workshop and OBDII manuals. here is excerpt for education purposes. for P0343 p0341.pdf

Loren, There are a ton of helpful people here and at the time I don't have any specific questions. More or less just want to know what all the menus do. Certainly I could follow the shop manuals which have the PST2 keystrokes in them but didn't really want to go through 2000+ pages :o You can try most of the options to change display or reset and see what does what. Its hard to mess things up with an actual PST2 or PST2 program that can't be quickly and easily fixed. The only time to be cautous would be if you are reprogaming. The rest makes for a very interesting adventure between you, your car and the PST2.

And how are you going to program it to your 986? While Yes the $400 is extremely excessive it usually includes programming so it actually works on your car. Do you have a PST2 or access to one? Before to buy the head i called my Porsche Dealer and asked them how much for programing.... The guy said $60.00...not so expensive...isn't it So the head $96.00 plus a new key blade $8.00 plus programing $60.00 = $164.00. Wow that is a bargain compared with the $400.00.. Bye Bye Robert But if all you need is the top plate because the rubber buttons have failed then your all set. Then where is the other $236 going?

And how are you going to program it to your 986? While Yes the $400 is extremely excessive it usually includes programming so it actually works on your car. Do you have a PST2 or access to one?

First question is why are you converting your PST2 system to a laptop? I am guessing that there a problem with the PST2 but the HD is fine? I would suggest you buy an IBM 600E or t21,22, or 23 and just insert the hard drive into the IBM. Insert your KTS card and you should be fine. There will be problems using the HD or HD clone in just about any other laptop. Oh and first I would use the actual HD out of the PST2 in the IBM unit. The PST2 HD is very hard to clone properly.