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  1. Loren
    The Durametric software can not change mileage in the DME or cluster. Even a dealer/shop PST2 or PIWIS tester can not change mileage on a cluster that has more than 52 miles on it. I am sure there are people out there that can still alter mileage - legally or not.
  2. Loren
    I have seen the wire come out of the connector mount for the headlights in at least a couple cases. After you take the headlight out inspect the connector and pins on the socket (still on the car) to see that they are secure and pushed in all the way.
  3. Loren
    Thanks for that.. I had the O/S cam cover mended last Nov at the dealer so perhaps they did a bad job...I will take it back. If they replaced/resealed the camcover and didn't check the oil tubes shame on them. There are new o-rings for the early MY99 Carrera's that have almost eliminated all oil tube leaks.
  4. Loren
    If you were in the US I would suggest: http://www.paintscratch.com/
  5. Loren
    Sorry, let me clairify... That is the correct part number for a MY99 - 01 Carrera 3.4 liter. I think the Boxster has a different venting system so I am not sure how that will work. You might PM or email Monster Boxster and see what he did when he put a Carrera motor in his Monster Boxster.
  6. Loren
    According to the parts list that part number (996.107.023.51) is for a 97 Boxster 2.5 liter. It was replaced by p/n 996.107.023.51 oil separator and 996.107.145.06 vent line. That has been replaced by 996.107.023.02 which has been replaced by 996.107.023.03 and I think you still need the vent line.
  7. Loren
    Any D2S bulb of 35 Watts should work.
  8. Loren
    Ask for a certified 3rd party dyno report of before and after the upgrade.
  9. Loren
    Is that for the S or non S or are they all the same? Thanks for this bit of info. I've been looking around for this for sometime :) Boxster rotor minimum thickness limits (after any machining) Front: 22 mm Rear: 18 mm Boxster S rotor minimum thickness limits (after any machining) Front: 26 mm Rear: 22 mm
  10. Loren
    Yes, that is what most folks do when they switch to the Design Key.
  11. Loren
    You might try calling Becker and tell them your problem and then ask them if they can verify the code. I think they normally charge $35 for this.
  12. Loren
    Range 1 means nothing - except the that the rev limiter is doing it's job. Range 2 "can" damage the engine. Range 2 are most often caused by missed downshifts or spinning the car and not putting the clutch in. There was speculation that "ignitions" meant actual firing of each cylinder. That would mean that 6 "igntions" would be one complete crankshft revolution. If the car is running fine with Stage 2 occurances then it is likely fine. Just be aware that a dealer and/or Porsche can (but does not in many cases) use numerous Range 2 occurances as "abuse" for any warranty claims.
  13. Loren
    Normal - that is exactly what it is -- hot metal cooling down.
  14. Loren
    Yes, I am hoping to finish my long term evaluation of the Durametric Software soon. I personally see a need for two of the four you mention. The OBD-2 software is really good for tracing (graphing) O2 sensor performance and looking at real time DME (only) data. It can read (and reset) only DME fault codes. The software is updated every two to three months - and updates are free. As a bonus it also works on my (other car) Mercedes and my wife's Jeep. For $123 it is a no-brainer. The Durametric Software can read faults in the DME, Alarm, Airbag, ABS, Seat memory, Heating/AC, Tiptronic and more. It can reset those faults in all but the alarm system. It can also read real time data and they are constantly updating it and adding new features. So far the updates are free which is nice with all the added functionality. For the "introductory" price of $197 again this is a great bargain. I don't expect their "introductory price" to last too much longer. The only tool that can do all (and more) of what these two do is a PST2. Latest prices for used PST2's on eBay are still running well over $3000.
  15. Loren
    Have a look at these two threads where Tool Pants explained over revs Stage 1 and Stage 2... http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...indpost&p=11317 http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...findpost&p=5243
  16. Loren
    DME 5.2.2 - Boxster (986) MY97-99 DME 7.2 - Boxster (986), S MY00-02 DME 7.8 - Boxster (986), S MY03-04;
  17. Loren
    M7Z -- GT Silver Metallic
  18. Loren
    Your dealer should be able to get the code by calling into Porsche with your PCM serial number.
  19. Loren
    I answered your post in your other thread. That is a very early PCM1 and it won't (easily) work in a MY03 car. You need a PCM2. See my other comments in the your other thread.
  20. Loren
    Bad tires, bent wheel(s), worn ball joints, loose/worn tierod, bad alignment? I would take it to a really good aligment shop and ask them to check it out.
  21. Loren
    Those parts are from a pre MY2000 car. Those are very old PCM1 units that were replaced by Porsche in MY2000. They only work with instrument clusters from those model years also. They can not be firmware upgraded and would be a lot of trouble to put in a MY03 MOST based car. You want a PCM2 - there is a DIY for PCM2 here.
  22. Loren
    :lol: wear limit is 22.00 mm
  23. Loren
    Just an FYI... The Carnewal Sport pedals are on sale. They have sets available for the 964, 993, 996, 986, 997, 987 and Cayenne. The sales price is 199 Euro shipping to the US and Canada included. For some sets , this means a saving of almost 100 Euro on the normal sales price. All sets are in stock. Shipping to the US usually takes 2-3 days. For more info and pictures go to www.carnewal.com.
  24. Loren
    Yes, egas.
  25. Loren
    Correct MY changes for Porsche in the US is August 1. So if your car were built August - December 1999 it would be a MY00 in the US. What does Scouser's VIN Decoder say for Manufacture Year?
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