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  1. Loren
    Jeff, I didn't change my coolant or thermostat. I caught the coolant, filtered it and then put it back in. Flushing and refilling the cooling system on these cars is a real pain. Once the whole system is filled with air instead of coolant the air is almost impossible to get out. Porsche recommends and I've seen other shops use a vacuum draw method where they create a vacuum on the system and draw the new coolant in. That seems to be the only way to get an air free system after draining all the coolant. If you are just doing the 3rd radiator and the coolant color looks good then I would just do what I did. Refill only the small portion that will be lost in the hose changes and the additional capacity of the 3rd radiator - then use the built in bleed valve. If you really want to change the thermostat it can likely be done the same way - without draining all the coolant. If I were going to flush/change all the coolant then I would try to find a coolant vacuum system to borrow or a shop that will do it for you. Just my 2 cents...
  2. Loren
    First follow the instructions in your donation reply email. Then got the the Current TSB section - choose Carrera (996) and then look for TSB 2601 Sport Exhaust System (dated June 9, 2000) -- if you have the older small tube PSE. If you have the later large tube PSE then use TSB 2601 Exhaust System/Sports Exhaust System (dated May 23, 2003).
  3. Loren
    Scouser has updated the VIN Decoder to now include the Cayman. The VIN Decoder is here. Many thanks to Scouser for his work and updates to this fine tool! :clapping:
  4. Loren
    It is all covered in the installation TSB. Only Contributing Members can view TSBs online. See How to become a Contributing Member.
  5. Loren
    Sorry for the downtime. The problem was not our server - there was a network hardware (network wide router) failure at the datacenter -- so a few thousand sites were offline until they got it fixed.
  6. Loren
    In the very early versions of this forums software all Guests were classified as member 1. So technically , I am the first actual member at number 2. Doncapecod is number 3 and Tool Pants is 4. Newer software releases don't use a member number for guests but I have done upgrades so number 1 although used is "nobody". (Long answer to a short question - eh. ;) )
  7. Loren
    TSB 7/00 3041 Creaking Noise In Clutch Bell Housing Area -- dated 12-22-00.
  8. Loren
    The Carrera Product Technik Books states "There are no updates or changes to the engine of the 911 Carrera/911 Carrera 4 for model year 2003." As well, the TT Product Technik Book states "There are only minor changes to the suspension of the 911 Turbo for model year 2003." -- so I do not know why the parts list show X73 for MY03 - on.
  9. Loren
    000.044.500.36 is Row X74 for C4 (not C4S). C4S has Turbo running gear.
  10. Loren
    For a MY02 C4S: 000.044.500.38 RoW Sport type running gear (20 mm lower than stock) - remember C4S is already 10 mm lower and technically it is only recommended for MY03 and newer C4S.
  11. Loren
    If it were just the headlights and fog lights - I would look at the headlight switch. With the AC blower too makes me think ignition switch. Try jiggling the ignition switch and see if it makes any difference.
  12. Loren
    You can not get the Navigation CDs from Porsche. In the US you get them from NAVTECH. See the post here.
  13. Loren
    On the all cars the cars I have tried it on - you do it as follows: Press and hold the recirculation button. Then press the temperature up ("+") button to switch between degrees Celsius & Fahrenheit on the Climate Control Temperature and Instrument Panel Outside Temperature displays. Note: There are two + keys make sure you press the one under the temperature readout - while holding the recirculate button down. If that does not work then perhaps something changed in MY04 and you may need a PST2 - if that is the case where are you located (since I have a PST2)?
  14. Loren
    WKD 996 221 99 Owners Manual (MY99) -- retail $36.91 (as of January 2006) Check out Sunset Imports (Porsche Parts at Dealer Cost) as the last one I bought from them was about $18
  15. Loren
    The OBDII manual says: "- EVAP canister purge valve open - Pressure sensor faulty" The valve is back on the engine - the pressure sensor is back near the engine too.
  16. Loren
    Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad we know what will fix that fault - now.
  17. Loren
    It's all in the Owner's Manual.
  18. Loren
    There are Owner's Manual here online to download -- Click Here
  19. Loren
    Did you look in your Owner's Manual? ;)
  20. Loren
    That is where it is. You may need a strong light to see the stamping. Depending on the state/country you live in it may be on your vehicle registration too.
  21. Loren
    Since Porsche specifies exact tire sizes in the owners manuals and in a yearly published TSB I doubt it is written down anywhere. The ABS system is reading the speed sensors on each wheel hub so if the system senses enough difference it could trigger too early or too late or even shut down ABS with an error. I would call the tech guys at Tire Rack or Wheel Enhancement and see what they say about a 2.7% difference.
  22. Loren
    No TT tailpipes won't fit a Carrera (C2, C4, or C4S) . Different engines, different exhaust system. The C4S exhaust exits the muffler at the top and bends down (almost 90 degrees) to the bumper opening. The TT exhaust comes straight out the of the muffler (no bends at all).
  23. Loren
    Maybe it's just a bad radio?
  24. Loren
    Take a look at my posting. The dealer used the same "bad gas" excuse on me as "thelion" mentioned in his January 9 reply to you. A number of people are having this problem and since no service codes are triggered Porsche says there is nothing wrong with the car. Clearly a car that sputters has something wrong with it. See my post here.
  25. Loren
    Well, at this point I would say it is either the MAF or the DME program...
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