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  1. Loren
    The air ducts behind the bumper (left, right and center are all different on a GT2. The side radiator positions are also slightly different. You will need the GT2 parts if you want the GT2 bumper to fit well and provide proper cooling. Likewise the GT2 uses different wheel well liners.
  2. Loren
    Looks like good workable project car. Contrats! Where are you located (geographically)? and where did you find the car?
  3. Loren
    According to PET an engine code 610xxxx is a 911T engine for model year 1970.
  4. Loren
    Let me look into this... I am now a member of the Registry software development team - so perhaps I can influence some future additions.
  5. Loren
    I would certainly start with the battery. Have it tested at an Autozone. They may also be able to test your alternator.
  6. Loren
    996.613.980.00 is the gloss switch. Also... Sandy's comments about switch choices and lighting:
  7. Loren
    Just click on Registry on any page... ;)
  8. Loren
    Not very useful - just a hole with brackets on side. I think the shelf is only about $35 - retail.
  9. Loren
    If your car is under warranty and there is a TSB for a problem - in almost all cases it is a free fix ( I am assuming you are in the US). If your car in not under warranty it may be negotiable - this will depend on the dealer and in some cases Porsche NA. TSBs include fixes for know problems (which could be software updates, upgraded parts, installation of options, "approved" oils and tires, etc., etc.). In some cases (like roof noises) it tells you (or the repair shop) where to apply foam tap, Teflon, tape or felt to quiet the noise. In other cases it may tell why a part failed and there is a replacement part (of different design) to keep that part from failing again. Many of us here believe it makes sense to be well informed before discussing repairs with your dealer or shop. This way they can't BS you and replace things that either should be under warranty or do not need replacing. Many of our members here do their own out of warranty repairs - with the technical information and helpful expertise of many folks on this site. We answer questions here that your dealer doesn't know the answer to or is misinformed about. All car companies have TSBs (or something like them) to inform their dealers and shops of problems or potential problems. Porsche is no different.
  10. Loren
    Yes, that is the water radiator - Gary (Orient Express) has moved the AC condenser out of the way. The condenser and the radiator don't match up - so there is a gap at the bottom where stuff can get in behind the condenser. Yes, as Gary suggests removing the bumper, the air ducts and cleaning the condenser and radiator behind every couple of years is highly recommended.
  11. Loren
    Yes, just pull.
  12. Loren
    Make sure you are turning it the right way to lock them in. It will make a big snap. Have a look here too.
  13. Loren
    TSBs for your car are here: http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?a...mp;code=carrera Contributing members can view TSBs online here. Read through the Announcement at the top of any forum for more info on becoming a Contributing Member.
  14. Loren
    Here is my two cents... Are you the first owner? PCM-glitched software had to be reinstalled -- most likely your dealer never did the TSB updates to your PCM when it was under warranty (shame on the dealer). both keys - not working seat memory- not working -- most likely related to a key problem. brackets on both tails pipes - cracked -- perhaps you are someone else backed into a curb. I've never seem one of these cracked from normal use. RMS- leaked, replaced at 22k -- this is a known problem and the latest seal (if that is what they used) usually solves the problem. Clutch- cracked pressure plate- replaced entire clutch -- never seen one that cracked that wasn't abused. The clutches in these cars can easily go over 100K miles - if they are not abused. roof- rattling as hell with no way to find source -- your dealer needs to read his TSBs. These problems have been covered and solved. even after RMS replacement engine eats 1L/600miles -- so that says the car does not leak oil any longer - but does not mean it is not burning oil.
  15. Loren
    It depends on if it is a standard bumper or an aerokit/GT3 front bumper.
  16. Loren
    I have seen both blue and black .01 versions of the coolant tank cap. As long as it says .01 it should be okay. Yes, on US cars this an AC evaporator front of each radiator.
  17. Loren
    As I recall the CD Changer wires go under the bracket. Look on the back side of that body wall for a rubber plug/gromment.
  18. Loren
    I don't set a set screw for the shift knob so it must be a pull off one. You need to twist and pull the knob to get it off. The knob is usually pretty tight - so this would have been easier if if was done when the shifter was still assembled.
  19. Loren
    The only leather grey choices for MY99 were graphite grey and space grey. You could always go tot a Porsche club event and see who has the same color interior as yours and ask them.
  20. Loren
    The Porsche part number is: 996.106.447.01. If you have a cap with part number (on the top of the cap) 996.106.447.00 you need to replace it with the .01 cap. Most, if not all, of the 00 caps leak. US MSRP is $17.45 (as of June 2007).
  21. Loren
    The switch pretty much works or it doesn't. Check it with an ohm meter.
  22. Loren
    Have a look at our "Quick Menu". http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?a...=maint_menu_car
  23. Loren
    To remove the CD storage tray - open the CD tray and remove all the CDs. Then grab both sides with your hands and pull. There might be a snap when it comes out - but that is how it is removed. More detail on the replacement "shelf" is here
  24. Loren
    I agree with wdonovan - the main headlight switches are know to wear out and fail causing erratic light behavior.
  25. Loren
    The Durametric tool can not program the DME or any options. It can only reset fault codes and show actual values. On the newer cars (Cayenne, 987, 997) some options are "chargeable" so they require an IPAS code with a PIWIS tester. I know on the Cayenne the compass option must be paid for before Porsche will issue the IPAS code to unlock it. I don't think OBC requires a code on the new cars but I suspect the Chrono option does. In any event you will need a PIWIS tester to change any programming.
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