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  1. Loren
    Kevin, The part numbers I gave you were the pattern examples. As I said there are several part numbers. Why don't you give us part numbers for the old and new and then we can check what model they are for? Thanks!
  2. Loren
    Here are the Porsche approved tires: Tire Size Front: 225/40 ZR 18 Rear: 285/30 ZR 18 Tires: - Bridgestone Potenza S-02A N3 Directional - Continental Sport Contact 2 N2 Side-directional - Michelin Pilot Sport N1 Directional - Pirelli P-ZERO ROSSO N4 Side-directional Approved 18 wheels (w/offsets) are: - Front: 8J X 18 offset - 50.0/52.0 - Rear: 10J X 18 offset - 65.0 5 mm spacers are approved on all four wheels. 17 mm spacers on the rear wheels and 5 mm spacers on the front are also approved with use of proper (longer) wheel bolts. "Unofficially" With the 8" front wheel you can go 235/40 ZR 18 tire without any rubbing and it will reduce understeer a little. A couple of brands of 295/30 ZR 18 rear tires are reported to not rub (or require fender rolling) but I can't recommend any especially if you are lowering the car. Perhaps you can tell if this is a street car or track car and others can recommend tire/wheel combinations for both.
  3. Loren
    Yes, C2 and C4 have different numbers. There are several for each. C2 numbers start with: 996 641 103 02 or 996 641 104 03 etc. and C4 numbers start with: 996 641 113 03 or 996 641 114 03 etc.
  4. Loren
    The rear one is behind the left rear taillight. Remove the lens assembly and you can see it. If you need to fish it out you must go under the rear bumper between the heat shields. The front one is behind the right front headlight (from the factory) and is very difficult to get to. You would need to pull the wheel liner back to reach that one. What a lot of folks (including me) have done on the front is to relocate it behind the plastic tow hook plug in the front bumper. You can secure it there with a short piece of fishing line and wrap it around the plug. Pull the plug out and you have easy access. :D
  5. Loren
    My guess is they will likely fix it a third time. If it fails a fourth time... I think they will negotiate what you want ;) ;)
  6. Loren
    Yes. TSB's that refer to a parts change or update sometimes include a VIN before and after. This would be the VIN after which the fix has been included in production. So only the cars before that VIN "should" need that fix. In a few cases specific VINs are called out for limited recall (i.e. some MY02 Carrera 6 speed transmissions). You can buy a book (and for the newer ones a CD-ROM) with all the TSBs for a given set of years. Problem is these are usually published about once a year so many times that is a year after they come out. A better (more up-to-date) source is an online service like AllDataDIY.com. For $21.95 ($14.95 renewal) you get the TSBs for your car and a pseudo online service manual.
  7. Loren
    I seem to recall that the issue is disconnecting the battery (or in this case the instrument cluster computer) with 1/4 or less tank of gas. I think the way to fix it is to fill the tank -- disconnect the battery for a few minutes then reconnect the battery.
  8. Loren
    Spider, There are two TSB's for clutch issues but they are for much older cars (MY99 and MY00). Your MY03 should already have the new parts. Can you tell if the sound/feel are at the pedal or in the clutch bell housing?
  9. Loren
    I beleive it is a T-20 Security Torx It is on the air cleaner housing on the right side. You will need to squeeze the connector and unplug the cable first. The air cleaner does not need to come out but this is the only pic I have that clearly shows the MAF sensor. You will need access to an ODBII scan tool (like the one I mentioned in this post) or get a dealer with a PST2 to do it for you.
  10. Loren
    Gery, Have a look at this post and decide if this is something you want to do... MAF DIY Question
  11. Loren
    I sent you a PDF via email. :wrench:
  12. Loren
    I've always like the Porsche Sport Designs... but these are very good looking wheels! :thumbup:
  13. Loren
    Are those a version of the Tequipment 6 point belts or an Exclusive option?
  14. Loren
    There were three total versions of the PSE . The two versions of the later PSE had the larger bypass pipes. The earliest version with small pipes had part numbers: 996 111 984 00 and 996 111 985 00. This would be the small tube version that would only work on cars through MY01 (3.4 liter). The later version(s) with the larger tube (see photo below) will work on all MY cars -- just don't mix the mufflers (from the old and new versions).
  15. Loren
    Are you asking about wires on the dash switch or under the seat? (I deleted your second post asking the same question)
  16. Loren
    That is not the muffler part number that is the part number for the support (hanger). The correct muffler part numbers are: 996 111 984 03 Left main muffler with flap and hose 996 111 985 03 Right main muffler with flap and hose When installed, the sports exhaust system can only be distinguished by the Porsche trademark (see image below) the designation on the side of the mufflers.
  17. Loren
    Mass Airflow Sensor
  18. Loren
    I am asking for the Pcode because there is not a Pcode that says "the problem is the MAF". For every Pcode there is a troubleshooting tree of potential causes of what triggered the code. Without the code everyone is shooting in the dark...
  19. Loren
    :huh: Might I ask how you know it is the MAF? Do you have the ODBII Pcode(s)? It would also help to know what MY. Thanks
  20. Loren
    1) Do you have any leaks? Is the the coolant level below the mark? If so, you need to find the leak first. 2) Call a dealer and ask them to check your VIN and see if the tank was replaced. 3) The engine compartment purge fan rarely comes on. Mine has only come on twice -- and I live in 90 plus degree California! Here are the conditions the fan comes on at. 4) There is one TSB where some of the fans were wired wrong (reversed) but this was only on aerokit cars (sorry, can't remember if your car has an aerokit). But this was just a few cars and again the dealers were supposed to correct this. 5) Changing the tank just takes some time as you will need to remove a few other items (air pump, hoses, etc). You will need more Porsche coolant and bleeding the system is as simple as opening the bleed valve and then refilling when cool.
  21. Loren
    I think Jeff (Tool Pants) has the part numbers for the connectors but.... most of these connectors are standard size "Radio Shack" parts. I would also use the same gauge wire (as what is on the current switch) from the fuse panel to the dash and make sure your splices are good.
  22. Loren
    IMHO... Other than potential cracking (and the repair) problems these are great wheels. Just be ready to replace one a year or so.
  23. Loren
    No, I don't have any specific alignment specs yet. But, the shocks and springs are changed for MY04 (from pre-MY03 RoW GT3's). Nothing else in the geometry seems to have changed (according to the parts list -- which I do have). Here is the spec for the earlier cars (realize this would be RoW height):
  24. Loren
    First have a look at this in the Tech Tips section... Flashing Coolant Light -- What it means. From TSB 8/99 1940 Coolant Expansion Tank dated 10-22-99 There have been at least 3 tank designs. The latest one is 996 106 147 56. BTW... leaking caps (and hoses) have also been a problem. Just an FYI... The MY01 and newer cars got yet a different (larger) tank and there have been 3 of them also.
  25. Loren
    The service manual actually says 6-9 ft/lbs. Most folks don't have the smaller torque wrench you need for this -- just don't use the 30" one you have for wheels! Like Karl said most folks just tighten it back to where it was. That is certainly what I do.
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