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  1. pjslowik
    Dealer replaced both window motors. Problem solved. Sure would like to dissect one of those. Also replaced a window regulator which solved loud "crack" noise when closing.
  2. pjslowik
    1. Credit card with high limit 2. Cell phone.
  3. pjslowik
    In the US, "blinking" is commonly used to warn oncomming drivers of a speed trap. It is a violation, at least in my state anyway, if you are caught doing so. We do it anyway. ResB, what does "t#@t" mean anyway??
  4. pjslowik
    My view is that anything can be refurbished. When I worked for the Navy, we literally took junk and reworked it to new standards. In the case of my alternator, I heard the bearings becomming noisy. It still has the original regulator. It's not a daily driver anymore but I keep it on a charger. Some items I just have a feel for when they might need attention.
  5. pjslowik
    I think it's a crime what they charge for this stuff. These cars are no different from any other, and in some cases, not as good. I wonder how much of the car is VW design and manufacture anyway?
  6. pjslowik
    Likely Porsche uses a Bosch alt, simmilar to the Bosch in my VW. My VW alt has 240,000 miles on it. I had it serviced once about a hundred K ago. New bearings & brushes and had the commutator turned (cut on a lathe). Cost was about $35 I think. It's like anything else. It will last a lifetime if you care for it and service it properly (as long as there are no design flaws). It just matters how much and to what level you want to get involved. The military has bombers that are 50 years old and are still in active service.
  7. pjslowik
    Take the alt to an auto electrics shop. It can prob be repaired for under fifty bucks.
  8. pjslowik
    I think I like the design of the new Mann better. They get over 20 bucks for that Porsche filter here. TP prob works better.
  9. pjslowik
    Manual trans syncros are real sensitive to fluid type. Make sure you use the correct spec. I had problems with my GLI 5 speed when it had 225,000 miles on it. I found a specialest in CA that rebuilds VW transmissions on an exchange basis. I wanted to keep my original tranny. I fedXd it from NH to CA. They went through the whole thing - bearings, gasgets, syncros and anything that was worn - and gave me a report. I had it back and installed in a week. Cost was $800. Shipping was about $50. It's like a new transmission. There must be pleanty of shops that specialize in Por trans.
  10. pjslowik
    Anything a dealer mechanic can do, you can do...and probably better.
  11. pjslowik
    Go back and get it. Make them give you a replacement. They're lucky you didn't get hurt or hurt someone else!
  12. pjslowik
    If yu have an 03, and if mine is any indication of engine reliability (2 replacements in 25,000 mi), you'd better get the warranty. At least the major item coverage which goes for about $1100.
  13. pjslowik
    It can ovedrheat the pump if it is sustained and done repeatedly. I doubt if that incident or an occasional mishap will cause you any problem. Lucky uncle!
  14. pjslowik
    How many miles on your engine? You might be better off replacing those idlers anyway.
  15. pjslowik
    I see what you are trying to do by your other post. HID runs on AC and the square wave is the clipped AC needed to boost the 14VDC to 20Kv. Seems to me that the input should be clean. Keep in mind that once HIDs start and fail, they need a cool-down time before they'll light. Sorry, but I think the only correct and legal way to convert to HID is spending the grand for the factory retrofit kit. Good luck though.
  16. pjslowik
    I don't know if you found this yet, but I know what you're looking for. I believe it is part of the headliner installation parts that come with the $400 headliner. I remember the part because I had to install the headliner in my 03 after the dealer flubbed it up and couldn't get it installed. I made some nifty tool to get those side hooks attached too.
  17. pjslowik
    I can't quite make out the settings on the scope. But, if you have hid's, did you tap before or after the power module? You would have to tap the DC feed to the power module. Where did you probe with the scope? I'll have to look at a drawing, but if you're proficient with the scope you prob kbow what you're doing anyway.
  18. pjslowik
    What size(s) are on the car?
  19. pjslowik
    If you're just running a relay, tap into the power feed for one of the headlights. When the light is turned on, the relay will actuate. I wouldn't use that feed to run anything else though. Oh, and be sure to add a fuse.
  20. pjslowik
    Thank you Loren.
  21. pjslowik
    Anyone know if Peter Schwarzenbauer is the current CEO of PCNA? Thanks.
  22. pjslowik
    Nice! Good luck with it. Is that Pease in the background? I used to work in one of those hangers in the first pic.
  23. pjslowik
    Nice job!
  24. pjslowik
    Jason is misinformed. I purchased my car new. It came with a 4 year/ 50K mile warranty. Unless Porsche proves mistreatment by me, they have to cover as many engines as it takes to fulfill the warranty. Search the forums and you'll find others with multiple engine replacements under warranty. I'm getting ready to tighten the thumb screws over this car. My warranty expires in July and I have to act before then. Good luck with yours. If you plan to keep it, you may want to investigate extended warranties.
  25. pjslowik
    Sorry, I just saw the one from an earlier post.
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