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  1. Rapewta
    Becker CR210 BE 2182 ser # V5008351 I got the two tools and pulled the stereo out. I am going to disconnect the battery soon. I see that at least 25 other CR210 BE 2182's have asked, so it must be the serial number V5008351 that gets the code. Thanks in advance. Respectfully; Rapewta
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    Without removing the plugs for a visual inspection, you can't tell. In my opinion, you do not need to replace your plugs at 22,000 miles no matter how old your Porsche is. Plugs last for a very long time if the car has been maintained. 60,000 + miles. Go to the DIY (Do it yourself) maintenance tutorials and check out what it takes to do your plugs when you decide after a few thousand more miles. Bottom line... at 22,000 miles and the car idles, accelerates fine and doesn't "hick-up"... leave 'em alone.
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    I guess getting the Factory Manuals (Discs) is the way to go. Yesterday, I changed the spark plugs using renntech DIY. Took the mufflers off and it was an easy job. Lots of help here from past experiences, what tools help make the work easier, etc. Today, the f/r brake pads. The fellow I got the car from has the shop manuals on disc but has never sent them to me like he promised. If they don't show up with the front license plate (as promised) I will just order the manuals on line.
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    Sounds easy enough. Pelecan Parts has the part. I'll order it today. Thanks.
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    Yesterday I replaced the Polyrib belt on the 99 Carrera C2 coupe. Thanks to the DIY tutorial, It was very quick and easy. However, after removing the airbox I noticed the oil fill pipe was cracked where the flex starts. I looked into the "common fixes and repairs" section and decided not to JB weld or A/B epoxy it. I am going to buy a new one. I couldn't find anything on how to remove the long gooseneck from the engine block. Can it be removed without too much effort and how do you remove it? The Duct tape I used as a temporary fix matches the Artic Silver of the car and is pretty fashionable. Yes, I am going to become a "contributor" soon. I have already saved tons of headaches and money using this site.
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    My "Smog Shop" guy told me about this site when I told him I picked up my first Carrera. Invaluable source for the DIY mechanic. Happy New Year and may all your Porsche problems be small. Great site Loren. Thanks.
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    One big "Rare earth" magnet. I gotta get one. I don't know tho... back in 2005, did Photoshop even exist?
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    True story. Most oil changes are 4 to 5 quarts and lucky for me... I found this site and it was mentionted (9 quarts) before I changed the oil. Still confused tho... I can see why the large volume of oil for a "dry sump" but with the 996's you'd figure a gallon of oil would be enough.
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    Consider getting a torque wrench in Ft Lbs too. Every nut and bolt on your car has torque values. They are very important. The cap-type oil filter wrench (socket) I use is a 76mm X 14 flute and are very inexpensive ($15.00) on e-bay. The 8mm allen is fine but if you do get a torque wrench as suggested, get the 3/8" allen socket (8mm) to go with your 3/8" torque wrench. If you don't like using hydraulic jacks and stands... pick up a couple ramps at your local auto-parts store. Good luck!
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    Yesterday I picked up an OBD2 Car Reader. Kragen (O'Reily's) had them. Read enough to understand it's purpose displaying DTC's. I only have a P1539 fault. Canvasing this web site, I now can go forward and deeper into exactly what needs to be repaired. Thanks Loren and all of you that delt with this before. What a nifty little gizmo.
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    I knew (without "search") someone would know. Thanks. Got a Jegs on my lap.
  12. Rapewta
    Hello all you 996 lovers! This is a short story and I have one question at the end. My automobile experiences have been with cars from the 60's. I owned a couple nice stock (65 & 67) corvettes. I even built a replica 66 AC Cobra from the chassis up. Drove it for 20 years and sold in last year. I rode motorcycles for years and finally fate caught up with me in July were I ended up in the hospital for one week and two surgerys. So I couldn't stand the void in the garage (no more motorcycles) and began looking at the last sports car I will probably own. At first it was 78 + 911SC's. Then I discovered for whatever reason that $20,000 would get me into a 10 year old, low mileage, 1,2 or 3 owner pristine 996. Water cooled too! I am a very content owner of a beautiful 996 6 sp Carrera 2 coupe. After driving it for 2,000 miles.... yep, the CEL came on. Technology is a good thing but I have been "old school" all these years and now I need to change. My question is this: I am willing to diagnose the causes and some I might be able to fix. What exactly is the package (scan tool, software, interface connectors, etc.) I need to procure to do this?
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    This is my first post. Proud owner of a '99 Speed Yellow/black interior Carrera. The Carrera has the optioned LSD and I am curious if you A/B'd one with and one without, what would be the noticable driving differences. Not on the track. I got the Porsche for weekend wife and me trips. Also, was the limited slip just an option that Porsche put on a certain percentage of Carrera/2's or was is ordered? The car was the last item on my "Bucket List". Thank you in advance. Rapewta
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