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Hydraulic clutch went out in Mexicali. Think it needs rebuild or replace master/slave cylinders. I will get the car back into the US this week and will likely find a way to get it to San Diego. Anyone have that reference for a 944 mechanic but now in San Diego? LOL, but that would be the most convenient. By the way, I live in San Felipe, Baja, so that is why this is such a challenge.

AFA the smog, here are the numbers. The car passed visual, failed emissions....

I think I read on another board that excessive NOx is likely due to the Cat Converter going bad.

I am told that it likely needs a new o2 sensor. Looking for a recommendation for a shop in Los Angeles or Pasadena that knows what they are doing. Thank you for any referrals.

The O2 sensor is a piece of cake to replace.

* Order a generic O2 sensor for your model year. Mine is an '84 and I think I paid about $35.

* Run the engine for just a few minutes to warm the pipe a bit.

* Remove old sensor, cut wire, crimp wire for new sensor on to harness end of wire. (If you have a three wire sensor you of course have to connect the additional two wires as well.

* Install new sensor.

I recently resealed the steering rack on my '84 944. Instead of disconnecting the tierods completely, I simply disconnected the inners, then I had an assistant hold the rack securely as I reattached the inner tierods. Don't forget to peen the tierod end to the rack! Doing this in this manner meant that I had not altered the alignment in any way (Or, so little I sure can't tell). Also, the rubber boots should have been taken off to clean or replace. You can force these over the inner end, they end up inside out. Flip them back over and you are good to go.

When filling the system back up with fluid fill the reservoir, start the car for about 3 - 5 seconds and shut it off. Check and add fluid. Now start the engine and move the steering back and forth end to end, check the fluid again.

Clean the rack parts, hoses, reservoir, etc.. Clean them again!

can you add the option later.  just got a 997s and might want to try.

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Sure you can. I did on my 05 987. $4400.00 total for it and the cost of a CDC-4 and the labor to install it. Most expensive cell I've bought yet. Great tool however.

Aren't they in South Florida? Perhaps they don't have any power?

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You're right!

Thanks. Don't know why I did make that connection.

Anyone know what happened to the site? Need my parts fix...

I have a confession to make: I miss the SPORT button on my M3.  Sure it only remapped the accelerator that, if you just added a thicker heel to your shoe or something, would have the same effect.  But it was like waking the car up when you pressed that button.

I bought my 987S right off the lot, and it didn't have Sport Chrono.  How weird of Porsche to tie the chrono functions to the accelerator remap SPORT button.

Ok, my question: does the Sport Chrono(/Plus) package merely turn on firmware that's already there in the car?  Is there just a connector for the SPORT button behind the center where one could tap in and make a homegrown SPORT button?  Or is there a separate control unit missing?  If the latter, can it be bought and installed?

I guess I'm more interested in the SPORT button itself than mounting a fully-functional chrono to my dash.

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I had a short discussin with THE mechanic at my dealer about this. We thought that theoretically it should be possible to retrofit. I think without the wart as well. Might be a little pricey but it's all $$$ and adding the electronics IMO. Just exaclty how to do it is the question.

Well, here is what I was able to see.  It apers that there is a hole on each side of the car under the top.  I am assuming that they're some kind of drains.  I stuck my finger in the one on the driver's side and it was pretty dry and no obstructions.  But when I put my finger in the one in the passenger's side I could feel water (well I hope that's what it was) and I could feel something inside.  It kind of slid further in, out of my finger's reach.

So am I correct?  These are drains right?  Can I put something in there and push whatever obstruction it was all the way out?  Could this be the problem?  Any suggestions?  Thanks

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Yep. Coat hanger straightened out should do it.

As I got in my car and drove away this morning, I heard a strange noise behind the passenger seat.  It appears to be water!  I can hear it splashing back and forth somewhere in the back.  Also, there is water under the passenger's seat.  This has never happened before.  Any ideas?  Should I just take it to the dealership since it is still under warranty?  Thanks.  :angry:

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Carefully determine the source. Spraying water on the car to find it could increase the damage. The imobilizer is under the drivers seat and if it gets wet you will have it on a flatbed. Been there. New imobilier, lock motors, etc... Covered by body shop that boo boo'd...

I am talking about the MULTI Function Steering wheel for MY '05+. Not a hack.

Hey those ceneters are not installed correctly. To the valve stems :)

Have a '05 987 with the telephone module and CDC-4. In the PCM these 2 devices show a triangle with an exclamation point next to the device in the list. The devices function perfectly fine. Is there an issue or not? All other devices have a checkmark next to them.

TIA

I am told by my dealer that Porsche has not delivered an instruction procedure for installing this yet. Anyone have any information???

That looks dang familiar. Like a plug behind the carpet on the side for the access to remove the headlights?

I assume Porsche will do for the 987 what was done for the 986.  You should get the first year (2005) tech into.  The first year covers everything.  Each year thereafter the booklet is just a few pages telling you what is new and different for that year.  It does not cover what was covered in the first year booklet.

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Also the part number PNA 488 521 05 should just change to PNA 488 521 06 I believe

For $110 I will remember how to remove the console. :P

Here it is sitting on the soft top.

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I'm spoiled

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I wonder if there is such a thing as a hypo car driac?

The condensors sit in front of the radiators, I think you can get your hand through the openings in the front PU, although it may need a small child or trained monkey if you've got big hands.

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monkey on backorder

Where do you get them in PDF format?

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Porsche. $110 per document. Be warned the center console is actually in the Exterior if I remember correctly. It will be in the TOC that you can view for free.

It's all there. You just have to buy it. Better than the old $2k or whatever it was....IMO

Noticed you were the original requestor so I thought I would help direct a little more than just saying Porsche.

https://techinfo.porsche.com/techinfo/VFMod...pe=MainFrameSet

Do a document search for a 987, you can buy the Workshop manual groups online and recieve them immediately. All yours and all legal. :)

Hey there, i am wanting to get a good round of "paint care" in (i.e., more than just a wax) and was wondering if anyone has tried anything like clay bars or polish or other products.  if so, has anyone used zaino brothers.  i've read good things about them (and from the price they had better be good) but i wanted to know if anyone here has used them and what their experience was.  thanks for your feedback.  also, if anyone has any suggestions or advice i'd appreciate it too. 

thanks, lee

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Also, feel free to call carecareonline. They are happy to spend all the time necessary on the phone to discuss the use of products for the best results.

I have not seen instructions.  I watched a mechanic I know do it because he had to replace an air bag control unit which is under the radio.  Way different procedure than a 996/986.  I took a bunch of pictures but it was dark in the shop and only a few came out.  I did not make a note of each step but I think I could remember if a local owner gives me their car to practice on. :D

What is unique with the 987 is how you remove the shift knob.  You lift up the boot just like a 986 but then you need to unlock the knob before you can pull it off.  There is a black plastic locking ring that you rotate to unlock the knob - then pull it off.

Porsche has a monolopy on shop manuals.  Peter told me for the 987 it will not be in paper form.

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Nope. but you can buy the documents in PDF format. Working on MY collection.

The connector has two tabs that lock it into place...you have to press both tabs at the same time and then pull, you need to press the tabs really hard for it to unlock.

You can twist the whole connector assembly and unlock it from the roll bar to gain better access of the tabs if neccesary.

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on the '05's the harness does not attach to the rollbar (did on my '02 MY). But the harness run down the same area behind the passenger seat. The harness is too short to move the rear speaker unit around to get a good hold (or view) of the connector.

Post a picture of the connector.

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It's inside the enclosure and you cannot turn it over to see it because the cable is too short....

Just how the heck do you disconnect this. I opened the little flap and tried to press the clip together to disconnect it with no success. What's the trick? '05 MY.

My wife's 997 did not come with nav, but she wanted it.  Dealer ordered the parts and fully installed with 10% PCA discount came to a few dollars over $3K.  Works great, except it didn't come with a manual and the dealer is still trying to track one down.  I can post the parts list installed if you need it.

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Hmmm... Mine came with Nav and I don't have "Nav" manual...

Wow!!! Looks like a 2005 already :)