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  1. Orient Express
    Loren is right, most good hardware stores have plastic tubing in various sizes. I found that a turkey basting injector syringe is great for suction, but the best is a thing called a MityVac which is a shop hand held vacuum device.
  2. Orient Express
    Here is where I got my vacuum source. on my 02 Cab there is a vacuum source on the rear left intake runner that is being used for another function: I took a "Y pipe" fitting and split that line into 2 runs, one for the existing application, and the other for the PSE vacuum needs. The rest of the PSE run is plumbed as per the installation instructions. Very simple and easy. Vacuum is vacuum, and there is nothing wrong in having a multiple run vacuum source from a single tap on the intake runners. The little black and white thing in the picture is a back-flow valve. That maintains the vacuum on the white side of the valve when the engine is off. Since the PSE has a volume reservoir in its run, there is not an issue with not having sufficient vacuum to run both applications from a single tap.
  3. Orient Express
    996 612 978 00 3a Wiring harness from Tip Sw to relay to Switch over valve 996 060 000 44 Not in PSE parts list 996 060 000 17 Not in PSE parts list
  4. Orient Express
    The inside mirror install is not difficult, you just have to be very careful with you remove and replace the mirror off of the windshield. The mirror is twisted off and on the mounting lug that is bonded to the windshield. Use a pair of slip nose pliers to twist it off (counterclockwise) Do this very slowly, and DO NOT pull as you twist (i.e. keep your turning motion parallel with the glass) or you will crack the windshield. The wiring is very straight forward to the relay support jumpers. You have to remove the inside windshield header covers and the center latch light module to drop the wiring down, but those mostly clip or screw out. I have a PDF of the install instructions if you need them. The only PIA is that you have to get a signal from the reverse signal lead that is under the drivers seat. The only way to easily get to the wiring bundle that has the lead in it is to remove the drivers seat. To to that you will need Torex Sockets to remove the 4 bolts holding in the seat. If you disconnect the seat wiring harness, do not turn the car on until that harness is connected again. Otherwise you will trigger an airbag fault which will turn on the dash light. You will then have to go to someone that has a Porsche tester to reset the fault. I give this one a 6 out of a 10 because of the danger of cracking the windshield if you are sloppy removing or installing the mirror on its mount.
  5. Orient Express
    I don't have a soft copy, but the PSE instructions are in the 996 set, binder 2 #6/02 2601. The latest one is dated 5-23-03 Ask your Porsche Service department to print you a copy. If you are just exchanging mufflers, it is very easy.
  6. Orient Express
    :D Rather than rehash the entire saga, here is a link to the story! :)
  7. Orient Express
    You hit the problem, there is a problem with the left handed parts in the US. I went through 3 parts and they were all wrong. Even though they have the right part number (996 613 988 10 A05), it is even marked on the part, they are assembled like the 996 613 987 10 A05 part which is for the right side. Someone was not paying attention at the switch vendor when they were putting together these parts! I wonder how PCNA can be alerted to this issue? I am hoping that Gert at Carnewal has the correct part.
  8. Orient Express
    I am looking to buy or trade for a right side one. PM or email me
  9. Orient Express
    That may not be corrosion, but rather burnt or cooked cosmoline. Notice the white stuff on the headers? That is burnt cosmoline as well. I had the same issue around the exhaust manifold when my car was new, but it cleaned up quite nice with some mineral spirits and steel wool.
  10. Orient Express
    I am looking for the P/N for the left side switch in matte (satin?) finish. Thanks
  11. Orient Express
    I'm doing my spring cleaning on the Orient Express, and decided to take the rear bumper cover off and get it resprayed because of the rock chips on it. I found this sticker on the car, and am trying to decode it. I know that this sticker is applied right after the car gets its zinc primer and is pretty much its birth certificate. Some things are obvious, like my car was began on January 17th, 2002, and the paint is 8A3 (Orient Red), but what of the other info? None of the numbers correlate to the VIN or the engine number. The number 1624897 seems to be the body number? Ideas anyone?
  12. Orient Express
    I did consider Fabspeed, but have heard some folks that have had quality issues with those mufflers. They do sound good however. I would prefer the factory pieces, and don't mind the challenge of the wiring. Gert: Thanks so much for the P/N revision info. I wish the euro/dollar was not so skewed, because you are the best to do business with. BTW, anybody heard of a deal lower than $1495 landed, for this kit?
  13. Orient Express
    What does the PSE kit 000 044 200 19 include? I would assume mufflers, vacuum parts, wiring harness, relays, dash switch? Is there any other parts I need to order?
  14. Orient Express
    You will be fine, don't worry about it. If you live in europe, then take your car to Stuttgart to the Porsche dealer over by the factory, and for 60 euros they will spray on a fresh coating. If you don't want to do that, just hit the underside of the car with a pressure washer every once and a while and that will wash off the grime and dirt accumulations.
  15. Orient Express
    If you live in an area where the roads are salted, or by the sea shore where salt fog and high humidity is a problem, then you may want to consider leaving it on. Areas that have heavy salt fog and high humidity are really tough on aluminum alloy materials like engine and transmissions. I am lucky that even though I am 20 miles from the ocean, I do not have problems with corrosion.
  16. Orient Express
    Your underneath should look like this: The cosomline will attract dirt, which will make your car heavier, and thus slower. :eek:
  17. Orient Express
    The FM modulators work pretty good if they have a good power supply from the car, and (and a big and) if you live in an area that does not have back to back FM stations. In places like NY, and LA, it is impossible to find a quiet frequency. I found that the hardwired units that emulate the CD changer are the best both functionally and aurally. I have an iPod hardwire connection in both my Audis and the 996, and they sound great!
  18. Orient Express
    In that case, you will need to purchase an iPod adapter that emulates the CD changer. These are available from Dension with their iceLink product. http://icelink.densionusa.com/
  19. Orient Express
    If you have an 2002 or earlier boxster with the Becker Radio, there is a wiring harness that you can buy from Becker that allows you to directly input the ipod audio into the radio. If you have a later car with the digital radio, you are stuck with the FM modulator option.
  20. Orient Express
    If the adapter is too small, then wrap a little electrical tape around it to make the barrel bigger.
  21. Orient Express
    If you want your lights to go off, you must turn them off with the switch (knob next to ignition). Your car does not have an idiot timer on it. The small clear bulbs in the front light assembly are called "city lights" The light up just enough for people to see the car. Useful when parked on a dark street. For further information and discussion on these lights, consult your owners manual.
  22. Orient Express
    Because these valve caps are so fragile, they are shipped on a set of valve stems. Just screw them on your existing valve stems, and wait for them to be stolen. (speaking from experience)
  23. Orient Express
    Here is a picture of an Rear Main Seal. You are looking at the front of the engine where it is bolted to the transmission. The RMS is the red circle around the crankshaft. The flywheel is bolted to the crankshaft and the pressure plate it bolted to the flywheel, with the clutch plate in-between the 2 parts. The other seal than can leak is below it and is called the intermediate shaft seal. It is behind the cover with the 3 bolts. If either of these leak oil will dribble down the front of the engine and out the drain notch between the transmission and the engine. Here is a shot of the back side of the transmission bell housing, showing the transmission main shaft that goes into the clutch plate, and the throwout bearing. Notice the crumbs on the bottom of the bellhousing. This is salt corrosion from water that has gotten into the crevices around the outside of the transmission case. Also notice the oil on the bottom of the case from the leaking IMS/RMS. All of this cleans up very nicely when disassembled.
  24. Orient Express
    I've seen several posts indicating that their coolant tanks were leaking. Where do these leaks occur? At the hose connection, cap, or is it a cracked tank?
  25. Orient Express
    Here is what a 996 chassis looks like:
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