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Loren

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  1. I would just add as much negative camber as you can and stay within the specs. Tire wear will increase - but so will handling.
  2. All 2000 and newer Boxsters are eGas.
  3. Covered here before also... E12 Torx socket - some folks say a US 3/8" socket will also work.
  4. There are many other minor parts changes.
  5. When did you last change the ATF? If not recently I would start with that.
  6. I assume you mean 1998 (1999) 996 C4? If so, it is: 900 g refrigerant R 134a
  7. Page numbers differ in different model year owners manuals. But, it is in every owners manual.
  8. Time for a new battery?
  9. Replacing the Gas Door Actuator, for Carrera (996) or Boxster (986)
  10. Are you sure they did what they said? If so, unplug the MAF and see if idle and low speed running are affected.
  11. Did you check the instructions and diagrams in your Owner's Manual?
  12. According to Porsche... 3.6 liter mufflers can be used on either a 3.4 or 3.6 liter car (because they are larger). 3.4 liter mufflers should not be used on 3.6 liter engines (because they are smaller).
  13. Most of those have been covered here already (in plain English).
  14. If there temperature (10-20 degrees) does not change then they likely do not drive in heavy stop n' go traffic.
  15. I don't think how much you drive has anything to do with it. If is going to happen then it will happen. The percentage of cars (compared to overall sales) is pretty small. There are a lot of Boxsters out there will well over 100,000 miles and no engine failures. sorry i am a silly newbie who posted this post in the wrong section I have a 1999 996 C4 tip S cab and I worry over the bore liner prob sleepless nights lol after market warranties are not worth the paper they are written on when you have a claim they will default it some how .... I know these cars have an issue you hear it oh so often the local indy has 10 bore liner engines sitting in his work shop Your concerns have been replied to elsewhere - I think we have seen enough "the sky is falling messages". You should also read ... Reliability of 996 Engines, Article by Jim Pasha
  16. Your new engine should have all the latest parts.
  17. I don't think how much you drive has anything to do with it. If is going to happen then it will happen. The percentage of cars (compared to overall sales) is pretty small. There are a lot of Boxsters out there will well over 100,000 miles and no engine failures.
  18. Thanks a lot, Loren. Dealers are indeed astounding. I assume those specs are from the 2007 MY owner's manual(?). According to them, the S and !S 6 speed trannies are the same. However, the ratios for the S posted in the latest Sales Brochure show: 3.31 1.95 1.41 1.13 0.97 0.82 Those ratios at least give a more sane spread between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, than the ones from the owner's manual. Maybe Porsche changed the S's ratios for 2008? Seems unlikely, however. So I guess I'll assume the owner's manual is right for the !S, but there appears to be conflicting data for the S. Thanks again. I actually took those from the MY06 Owner's Manual. The MY07 Owner's Manual is here online to download.
  19. Dealers never cease to astound me... from the Boxster Owner's Manual (found in every car).
  20. You are correct, it can not be programmed without the barcode tag.
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