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  1. Dharn55
    You may not have the latest spec (997) RMS from the last replacement. They say the latest is better than previous version. It is not uncommon to see RMS replacements several times. Sometimes the cases are out ot spec and the RMS continues to leak sooner or later. Not that big a deal unless it is leaking profusely. If you are goint to do something with the IMS bearing you shuld check out Flat6inovations http://www.flat6innovations.com/ , Jack Raby's site/company. They have an upgrade to the IMS bearing tht is expensive, but supposed to be a major improvment. Probably not worth just replacing the existing bearing with an OEM bearing. Jack is on Rennlist.com on a regular basis.
  2. Dharn55
    I have a brand new set that includes both covers and the handles as weel that I will sell you for alot less than that, but it you are interested we will need to find out if they are the right wood color. Do you have the part numbers off of yours?
  3. Dharn55
    RUMOR: After many years of denying any significant intermix problem with the M96 engines, Porsche may soon announce a final solution to the non-existent problem. Working in conjunction with Mobil Oil they will soon announce a new multi-purpose fluid that serves as either/both oil for lubrication and as a coolant in the cooling system. The use of this new fluid, in conjunction with a small pump to transfer excess fluid from the oil pan to the coolant expansion tank will prove once and for all that the problem never really existed. Porsche may state “Who cares if the fluids intermix, they are all the same! The real problem is that owners have been using the wrong fluid all along!” Can it be true?
  4. Dharn55
    I know it has been done with a Boxster. But a C4s with the wider rear end would be easier.
  5. Dharn55
    PhillipJ - I thought you only donated $8,500 to the Porsche gods (for a 3.6 which we all know is now less of a contribtion to the Porsche gods than a 3.4) and the rest went to the ROOCK gods. It must be nice to have so many deities to worship and tithe to!!
  6. Dharn55
    For early model 996 the best indication that the engine has been replaced is if it is still running!!!!!!!!! Now would you guess that I am one of those with a failed engine? Is it that obvious?
  7. Dharn55
    WOW!! that is great news. I had been told and always thought it was alot more complicated. Bet there are alot of us early Cab owners that will be looking for tops and frames. New market for the junk yards. The rear defroster connect through one of the rear mounts, you could probably jumper in where the wires connect to the mount and bring power to the soft top window from there, but that would mean that the soft top glass would always be on when you have the defroster on, even with the hard top on so you might want to put in sone sort of disconnet switch. I will look at my wiring diagrams, but I am sure that the harness for the early cars is different from the later cars.
  8. Dharn55
    There are alot more differences than just the top itself. Take a look at PET, lots of different parts, I think the tray, maybe the frame, etc. etc. Do some searches as this has been discussed before. Check it out carefuly before you try the conversion. By the way, Good Luch, it would be a grat change, one most of us who have plastic windows would enjoy. There is a replacement top with a glass rear window made specifically to work within the old parts, but the window is very small.
  9. Dharn55
    The 996 is usually my strong preference, but with a 1998 with 100,000 and the well known problems with the 3.4 engines, particularly with the early engines, I would probably go with the Boxster. 500 miles a week puts alot of mileage on a car quickly. Also, they say the 3.2 M96 engines are among the strongest.
  10. Dharn55
    You could special order natural brown and some other colors, but Svanah Beige was the only tan available. If you are interested I have a Savanah Beige four spoke wheel and airbag in perfect condition.
  11. Dharn55
    Phillip - sorry to hear about the problem with the radiators, but I am still jealous of the new 3.6. Just curious, did you try to remove the radiators and flush them with hot water and detergent. Seems like they should clean out with enough flushing. Wonder how all the others who have had engines replaced after intermix did with their radiators? I am still waiting for warmer weather to start work on my intermixz problem. have the AC compressor off finally and I am going to remove and pressure test the Oil cooler, just wishful thinking on my part, but what the heck, can't afford a new engine right now.
  12. Dharn55
    Here are some pictures fo the two lines and the device attached to the rear of the AC Compressor. Any help identifying them would be appreciated.
  13. Dharn55
    Loren (or another backyard mechanci) I finally had some success in trying to remove the AC Compressor on my 996, which the manual make sound so simple. The big challenge was getting at the rear mounting bolt, which is way back in there. I found that by removing the temperature sensor and grommet that fits between intakes 4 & 5 you get an almost straight shot at the bolt. Putting it back together may be just as challenging. However I now need two more answers from those who have done this before. First, the manual says to disconnect the electrical plug connection. Is this on the single wire that connects behind the pulley? And do you disconnect is at the plastic piece behind the pulley, or is there another connector I haven’t found yet? Finally, there are two lines connected to a device mounted to the top rear of the compressor that at first looked like a receiver/dryer. The lines are too short to pull the compressor out of position. In looking at PET this device may be the “fuel cooler” which shows two lines connected to it, but the manual does not mention this device or the fines to it. If they are fuel lines I should be able to disconnect them with loosing the charge on the compressor (which is the whole point in removing the compressor after all). Anyone with any advice on this?
  14. Dharn55
    Cushions are fairly easy to replace and not that expensive. A reasonable DIY. If you are interested check out Dennisvogel.com and look at his article on adding seat heaters to his Boxster. It has good infor and pictures, i used it as a guide to add heated seats to my 996 Cab and the cushions was aone of the easier parts to do.
  15. Dharn55
    Looked it up in the tech manual. Yellow/brown is negative, Yellow is positive. This is for one speaker, but basically all the color/browns are negative and the solid color wires are positive. The color mix is based on which speaker it is. This should help keep the speaker in phase.
  16. Dharn55
    RMS and IMS are very different problems. The RMS can leak, and can be eesily replaced. It also does not lead to major engine failures, just a little oil seepijng out. Usually the replacement of the RMS will solve the problem, although some cases are so out of spec that it never goes away. The IMS is very different. Yes sometimes there is an oil leak, but this is not a major deal. It is when the IMS fails all together, from either the bearing failing or the bolts on the cap failing, that it is a catastrophic failure and requires a new engine.
  17. Dharn55
    Tried to find a blow up of the unit in my manual, but there doens't seem to be one, nothing in PET either. Sorry I can't be of more help. My car is in the garage with the battery disconnected as I have started to take if apart due to the intermix problem so I can't put the top down to get you a picture. Then again, I think I am mad at you because you have that new 3.6 engine and my car is still just sitting. I hope you are enjoying the engine!!!!!!!!!!
  18. Dharn55
    If it is a cracked head you can fix or replace the head. If it a cracked liner than LN engineering/Raby enterprises does liner replacements. If it is a porous block, which happened in some early cars, it is very hard to fine and can't really be fixed.
  19. Dharn55
    I removed the two front screws, but can't get anything on the one back screw. I tried to post the diagram front my manuals showing the screw locations but I can't get Adobe to let me cut and paste much from the manuals. According tot he manual there is one screw on the rear. As i said I can't see it, but can feel it (barely) by getting my fingers around the back of the compressor. It is located behind, or near the tubes 5 & 6. I have removed the airbox, belt, the air metering box and the plenum to get access. I can see the heat exchanger but can't really get at it. The manual (17-40-19) covers removing the heat exchanger with the engine in the car, and makes it sound easy, but it isn't. This is all part of trying to test the heat exchanger, which the manual and TSB;s say if the first thing to do if you have coolant in the oil. Probably just wishful thinking on my part, but wouldn't it be great if my problem was as simple as that. I read a post somewhere from a boxster owner that had the coolant in the oil and that a bad heat exchanger was his only problem. However, even if it is a bigger problem, to drop the engine requires that you remove the AC compressor. So the question is how to access the rear screw. Maybe a special tools or type of socket.
  20. Dharn55
    Need help on removing the AC compressor on my 2000 996. The manual makes it sound easy, just undo the two front compressor screws (bolts) and the rear screw. The front screws were fairly easy, but the rear seems inaccessible. I cannot see it, but can feel it by reaching around with my fingers. But I can’t seem to get a socket or a wrench on it. To remove the heat exchanger or to remove the engine you have to remove the AC compressor. I am hoping someone who has done this before can shed some light on how they removed the rear screw Loren - I am willing to bet you have done this before.
  21. Dharn55
    Last time I could not get my top to work the engine compartment lid was not fully closed. You might wnat to check this. Hopefull it is this simple.
  22. Dharn55
    That is the OEM cartridge filter cover. Raby Enterprises is making an adaptor for a spin on filter, but that isn't one.
  23. Dharn55
    You have to remove the rear bumper to get off some shields, etc., it only takes 15 minutes or so. Still lookig for the answer on height/clearance.
  24. Dharn55
    Check out Dennisvogel.com and look at his section on adding heated seats to his boxster. It has details and pictures on replacing the seat cushions. I used it to put heated seats in my Cab whcih included both the bottom and back cushions. The bottom can be done without the hogs clip/pliers, the backs require these. Great instructions and an easy DIY. Too bad I did this a couple of years ago, and finally threw away the old cushions when I moved.
  25. Dharn55
    I am thinking about dropping my engine and transmission due to an oil/coolant intermix. This would be done either in the garage or in the driveway (as I have a very low ceiling in the garage). Does anyone know how high the car would have to be raised to remove the engine. I would have to do it on jackstands as I have no lift. I also need enough clearance for a rolling jack. So how tall is the engine with intake, etc. I could also remove the intake to get the clearance. Any help/experience would be appreciated.
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