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  1. Loren
    :welcome: Most folks I know just use Mobil 1 synthetic 75W-90.
  2. Loren
    There are special lower control arms (996 341 941 01) that you can order (through Porsche) that have an eccentric so you can get more caster. Last check they were about twice the price of the stock lower control arms.
  3. Loren
    You could see if the one for the Turbo Aerokit spoiler fits? See TSB 6b/01 6658 Aerokit "Turbo" -- dated 9-13-2002
  4. Loren
    Perhaps the hinge is bent?
  5. Loren
    :welcome: The Boxster II wheels are approved for use on both the 987 Boxster and Boxster S. Your dealer needs to read TSB 11/07 4440 Approval: Winter Tires,Wheels and Snow Chains -- dated August 17, 2007. That TSB clearly states that is one of several winter wheels that are approved by Porsche for your car. Just FYI - All TSBs are available here to Contributing Members. To find out how to become one click here.
  6. Loren
    Look for a leak (in daylight). Does the smoke smell (sweet) like coolant, or like oil, or ?
  7. Loren
    Engine compartment (air) temperature sensor. This sensor tells the DME when to turn the engine compartment purge fan on. As I recall it slides on a clip on the intake manifold. The probe should not be touching anything.
  8. Loren
    I guess my point was not one of who was first (Amsoil or Mobil) - nor do I believe it matters. My point was why someone would use a non-approved oil in there Porsche knowing the engine replacement cost. And, why (if Amsoil is so good) they can't get on a 9 page list that includes: Addinol Lube Oil., AGIP, ARAL, BP, CASTROL, CEPSA LUBRICANTES, ChevronTexaco, ConocoPhillips, DE OLIEBRON B. V., Dollbergen, DUCKHAMS, EMKA Schmiertechnik, EXXONMOBIL, FEU VERT, FUCHS PETROLUB, GINOUVES SAS, GRUPA LOTOS, IGOL, LIQUI MOLY, MEGUIN GmbH, MORRIS, MOTUL, Muller Mineralole Handels und Beratungsgesellschaft, Olwerke Julius Schindler, PANOLIN, Pennzoil - Quaker State, Petrogal, PHRONAS OAGANGAN BERHARD, Ravensberger Schmierstoffvertrieb, REPSOL YPF, Shell, Shell TONGYI, Singpore Petroleum Company Limited, SRS, STATOIL, TAMOIL, TNK Llubricants, TOTAL, UNICORN, Unil Opal, United Oil, WAKO'S, Westfalen, WOLF Oil, and YACCO.
  9. Loren
    Hi Paul, Just catching up on this thread...Mobil 1 is a synthetic oil. I'm a Porsche owner, however, I work with Synpsg too, which is an distributor for Amsoil products. Synthetic oils actually prevent the huge problem that we see in newer cars today relating to sludge. If you would like to read more on sludge, please take a look at the following link: Sludge Problem While I use Amsoil in my Porsches ('03 Boxster, '06 Cayenne, '08 Cayenne S), the only other oil I would use is the factory OEM oil, Mobil 1. The data consistently shows that Amsoil is number one with Mobil 1 a close second...other than that, I trust my investment in vehicles to none of the other brands. Mobil 1 is a great engine oil...Amsoil is not commercialized and in my opinion uses higher quality additives; that's there niche, being the best. I think there could probably much more debate around the quality of an oil filter than that of the industry leading oils. The data is available. Best regards, Bill Not to be argumentative - but if Amsoil is so good why can't you get it approved by Porsche? I think folks that are looking at a $29,000 engine replacement cost (without labor!) are a bit skeptical to use something that the manufacturer has not approved.
  10. Loren
    Please try our search feature - it works very well. http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...ost&p=72005
  11. Loren
    The only place you can get a PCM code is from a dealer/OPC.
  12. Loren
    Do you have a wiring diagram? We have no idea how these are hooked up...
  13. Loren
    As I recall there are only U-clips holding the smaller rubber lip.
  14. Loren
    I think the max boost is adjusted based on other engine variables including exhaust turbine speed. So it could lower or theoretically higher.
  15. Loren
    I am very sure he is wrong. Using my PST2 - here is a printout from one of my cars in August 17, 2006 and a second printout is from (the same car) today January 3, 2008. If you notice there is a difference of 50.5 hours. This car is in the garage unlocked better than 95% of the time. Considering there are roughly 8760 hours in a year the DME clock could not have continued to run and only recored 50.5 hours.
  16. Loren
    Engine hours - I don't think so. The air bag hours (clock) continues to run if you leave the key in the ignition.
  17. Loren
    Yes. Porsche uses smaller wheels for recommended winter wheels 18 x 10 ET 47 mm - so you can fit chains if needed.
  18. Loren
    http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...ost&p=64867
  19. Loren
    Those are considered "Winter Wheels" for a 996TT. Porsche uses smaller wheels for recommended winter wheels 18 x 10 ET 47 mm - so you can fit chains if needed. 996TT summer rear wheels would be 18 x 11 ET 63/65 mm.
  20. Loren
    The Retail Price Search feature (for our Contributing Members) has been updated to reflect January 2008 pricing for the US (only). We try and update this on a monthly basis as the price lists come available to us. For January 2008 the price lists support - US: 217,862 parts Canada: 209,209 parts (December 2006) Thanks to Contributing Member Porschelibrarian!
  21. Loren
    No. Any immobilizer change requires reprogramming using a PST2 or PIWIS and your car's unique IPAS code (available only from Porsche).
  22. Loren
    Read my latest blog entry (Product claims and dynos -- and reality) ...
  23. Loren
    996.641.142.00 temperature sensor -- US MSRP $14.07
  24. Loren
    You can try drying out your immobilizer and praying. If it has shorted out hen you have to get a new one AND have it programmed to your keys and DME.
  25. Loren
    :welcome: Rector - why? Peter Smith -- shop foreman, 20 plus years as a Porsche tech, PCA Technical Committee, races a 944 in his spare time. A good guy all around (but don't tell him I said so).
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