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  1. tanny02996
    I use the Porsche tool, but believe the Flo Tool Super Graphite #7 as recommended by Orient Express is a lower cost alternative.
  2. tanny02996
    Hi Brit, you should check out the DIY section here where there are nice detailed instructions and recently, a video was posted that will walk you through the end to end process. The drain plug is removed with an 8 mm allen socket, and the filter housing uses Porsche part #000 721 920 40, which can be attached to a 3/8" drive socket wrench. Also, Mobil 1 0W40 is on the approved Porsche list. Good Luck, -tanny02
  3. tanny02996
    I went through these same questions about a year ago when I bought my 02C4. There is no simple answer as this topic serves up plenty of debate and opinion. There don't seem to be any people complaining about an upgraded IMS and based on how Porsche has evolved the design, it would seem that there is plenty of evidence to support moving away from the IMS design you have now. FWIW, since my IMS showed no signs of degradation, I chose not to change it. If you choose to do it, you are probably looking at approximately $5k of work for everything you have listed. I believe an unknown is whether or not you will need to reset the cam timing as well, which can add a few hours of labor to the job. At a minimum, an upgraded RMS is a nominal incremental investment at this point for you. Also note the IMS upgrade has an estimated life of 45k miles so it's not a "permanent" fix. If nothing else, there does seem to be consensus that frequent oil changes are a cheap way to mitigate the risk of an IMS failure. I change my oil every 6 mos or 5k miles. It's way more often than spec, but cheap, fast, and downright easy to do yourself. Good luck with your decision and please keep us all posted of your decision.
  4. tanny02996
    Excellent article covering this in the most recent issue of Excellence. Well worth the time to read. Not all trickle chargers will maintain the flow of power when the battery is disconnected so make sure you are using the proper device.
  5. tanny02996
    Very happy with mine...mat/carpet quality is very high and the latch mechanism holds the mats firmly in place with no movement whatsoever. I would buy these again in a heartbeat. I found the initial set up of the latch to be somewhat less than intuitive, but had no difficulties once I read the directions. I also like that the clips are virtually invisible once installed.
  6. tanny02996
    What type of device are you using? I have found no benefit to using tapatalk with an iPhone and far better stability with safari.
  7. tanny02996
    +1 on this. I ordered my replacement screen directly form Module Master (http://www.modulemaster.com/) as I wasn't entirely certain that I was looking at the correct part on eBay. While I was on the phone with them I learned that they will perform the repair for you if you send in your climate control unit. They only charge $100 for this, so if you aren't confident in your skills, this is a nice alternative. I chose to do the repair myself (part arrived in just two days) and can confirm that the fit is perfect with no trimming necessary. The instructions that came with the part were very clear and specific to the Porsche unit so the pictures were useful to confirm my undertanding as I was performing the repair. All in all, it took me about 45 minutes to remove, repair, and replace the unit in my car...great DIY.
  8. tanny02996
    +1 to phillipj on driving the car and frequent oil changes. there does seem to be informal evidence/consensus that the cars that are driven tend to have fewer problems, and garage queens seem to have more maintenance issues. I feel that frequent oil changes are cheap risk mitigation against the catastrophic failures you have heard about and regular driving (at least once a week for me) seems to keep everything well lubricated. good luck and enjoy your new car - its about the most fun you can have without a partner! also, browse the site here and you will learn plenty and save yourself a ton of money should you decide to perform any maintenance or repairs yourself - then please become a contributing member so we can keep the knowledge and information flowing. -tanny02
  9. tanny02996
    This looks great...man would I love a factory fit replacement for the CDR220! I don't even need the nav,, just Bluetooth and Sirius and I'd be happy...
  10. tanny02996
    Obviously difficult to assess from here, but if it were me, I would probably get the codes read and report the specific codes back to the board here. My understanding is that IMS failures can be preceded/foreshadowed by camshaft deviation codes. Good luck and please keep us posted. -tanny02
  11. tanny02996
    Count me in again! Can't let the board go down...I don't think I would have felt comfortable enough to buy a 996 had it not been for Loren and the rest of the great contributors here. Plus, I'm sure I'm not the only one who has saved thousands through the great information available here...oil changes, brake bleeding, fuel door actuator, the list goes on... Great job Loren and thank you for all you have done for us!
  12. tanny02996
    The doors on mine also unlock when I open the truck - that part does not seem terribly odd to me. I would change the batttery as a next step.
  13. tanny02996
    It's probably also worth noting that as has been noted in other posts on this forum, our keys tend to "go to sleep" if not used for a period of time. I am not certain if this is formally documented by Porsche, but I find if I don't use a key for about a week, then the remote won't work and I will need to insert it into the door to unlock the car and "wake up" the remote. To avoid this, I try to be sure to use both of my keys regularly. Hope this helps. -Tanny02
  14. tanny02996
    I had a similar issue. If you have the 40 digit codes for your key(s) the dealer should be able to reprogram the remote(s). If not, you probably only need to replace the transponder (black part) and not the metal key blade. Retail for the transponder is about $180, but I'd bet that Jeff at Sunset (board sponsor) is a bit less. The dealer near me charged $62.50 (1/2 hr of labor) to reprogram my keys. Good luck.
  15. tanny02996
    2626 worked. Many thanks!
  16. tanny02996
    Hi Loren Becker CDR220 Type 4362 s/n 15000746 24/99 Help is as always, much appreciated!
  17. tanny02996
    ratdog - I had the same thought for my 02 Cab, if you find a pic please post so we can get a good look at these on a 996. Not sure what you are considering, but I would prefer to keep with the 18s, which I dont think are available for sale just yet.
  18. tanny02996
    I too use the 2x12 method. If you are concerned about keeping the car level, try using a second set behind the front wheels. As for the oil, I order from Amazon (no tax or shipping charges is nice), filters, washers etc. I order from Sunset (board sponsor here) - and definitely get the proper filter canister removal tool. Finally, make sure you have an oil catch pan with a wide opening, the oil will come out pretty fast (enough to overflow somethng with a small opening - I know, I learned this the hard way).
  19. tanny02996
    Hi Brit - I too have an 02 996 and put on about 4,000 miles per year. Oil selection and intervals seem to raise intersting debates, but a well respected P-car mechanic that I know believes frequent oil changes are the best thing you can do to mitigate the risk of IMS failure and with that, he recommended that I change my oil every 6 mos or 5,000 miles, whichever comes first - so that is what I do. For what it is worth, I do my own oil changes (more for the time savings than cost, but it is about 1/3 the price of the dealership) and use Mobile 1 0w40.
  20. tanny02996
    Seems clear from the pitcures that we are looking at a parts car here...bad damage and exposure to the elements. If you want to do a good deed for Porsches everywhere, dismantle it and use what is still usable to extend the life of others...
  21. tanny02996
    Since you were in there anyway, it was probably a small investment for a a lot of peace of mind...don't hear many (if any) people saying they regret doing the upgrade. I think the variable in the cost is whether or not you need to reset the cam timing...that can add a non-trivial amount to the labor cost. Sounds like you didn't have to do that though. Happy motoring!
  22. tanny02996
    Well, the IMS issue seems to be more emotional than factual. No one seems to have a definitive answer on this, but it seems to me that very frequent oil changes are the best way to mitigate the risk of an IMS failure (I do mine at the earlier of 6 mos or 5k miles). You should just do what makes you most comfortable concerning the LN upgrade. Based on my recent experience...I'd recommend cleaning your drains...
  23. tanny02996
    Thanks guys. Loren, your counsel and insights are valuable as always and Dharn...appreciate the benchmarking data...I am starting to feel less uneasy about this whole thing. The dealer wasn't able to get to it today, but the car is in covered parking with the window cracked open. I do have one of my key codes, but not both, so guess i'll be buying a new transponder as well. Hopeful the car wont smell musty when i get her back.
  24. tanny02996
    Hi friends. Bad 996 day today...I came home from a business trip and noticed a significant amount of condensation on the inside of my windows and the red alarm indicator light on the dash was not flashing, but solid. The key remote wouldn't work and the car would not start. I tried to pop the hood using the fuse box terminal, no luck. Then I saw it...a puddle on the rear floor behind the driver's seat. Pulled out the wet-vac and sucked about 3-4 gallons of water out (we had a lot of rain this week). The car shows no signs of power at all. I was left helpless so I had the car taken to the dealer. I've done some searching and know when I get the car back that my first order of business will be to ensure that all of my drain lines are clean and functional (thanks for the diagrams Loren). I am assuming that I have destroyed the ECU/DME/Immobilizer box under the seat too. Is there anything else I should be looking out for? Any help or guidance would be appreciated. Not excited to get the bill for this one... Thanks as always, -tanny02
  25. tanny02996
    Glad to have helped. From the looks of the studs remaining in my hood, the bond between the emblem and studs is a weak point. Probably a good idea to keep an eye on it. Also, I ordered a 997 emblem from Jeff at Sunset for about $75 including shipping...a small price to pay to avoid the potential damage if/when it flies off!
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