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  1. JFP in PA
    Yes, all depends upon what the DTC is for. Get the car scanned with a Porsche specific scan tool (PIWIS, Durametric) and report what is found.
  2. JFP in PA
    This is a rather common issue as the sensors do not read continuously, but reset themselves periodically, which is enough data for the vehicle but typically not for the driver, who often comments on them being inaccurate.. These sensors are typically mounted at the front of the vehicle, often in the front grill opening. They are a simple plug and play device that retails for around $50..
  3. JFP in PA
    Unfortunately, this is one of the many torque specs Porsche never published simply because they did not want anyone working on it. We have never had a problem using the older spec.
  4. JFP in PA
    You will lose less than a quart swapping over to a spin on.
  5. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech We use the same specs as the earlier bearings: The center bearing support nut can be installed and torqued to the factory spec for the smaller bearing (currently 7.5 ft/lb). Use flange sealant (Loctite 574 or Curil T) on bottom of head of the bolt and use wicking (green) Loctite on the exposed threads of the center bearing support/stud and nut.
  6. JFP in PA
    We did them all the time on several makes of vehicles, it is not a major issue. Not fixing it properly is to risk a catastrophe.
  7. JFP in PA
    You need to drill out the damaged threads, and then install proper sized timeserts or Helicoil inserts; using any other method is just plain dangerous.
  8. JFP in PA
    They used seals made of sn older material that are not always compatible with modern fluids.
  9. JFP in PA
    TSB's are the intellectual property of Porsche NA and cannot be reproduced or posted online as that would be a violation of their property rights.
  10. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech The Bentley only shows a diagram of the component's and does not go into how to remove or reseal it. For that you need the factory service manual(s). Biggest issue is getting access to it, you need to drop the trans a bit to get at it.
  11. JFP in PA
    You have all the signs of a bad crank position sensor; not expensive and relatively easy (one bolt) swap out.
  12. JFP in PA
    He is referring to the headlight activation test, which can be done with the PIWIS or Durametric Pro software, which will put the headlights thru their movement paces. But if your light is off its gimbal, it would not move during this test, which would just confirm that the light is jammed. I have read about people fixing this problem, but have not done it myself, so I would suggest searching or perhaps another poster can chime in. This may help as well: http://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/60449-litronic-headlight-repair.html
  13. JFP in PA
    First of all, you should have bought the light from board sponsor Sunset Porsche instead of Suncoast. Most likely, the internal assembly has become dislodged from its pivot points during shipping. While some have been able to get it back into position, as you just bought it, I would return it.
  14. JFP in PA
    I will tell you what we have told several customers and posters on this forum: Yes, it can be done, but the view is not worth the climb. Unless you already have in your possession every part you will need, have a well equipped shop at your disposal, and unlimited time available; forget it and go find a car equipped as you would like it. To make one of these conversions requires significantly disassembling the car (pulling out the interior, replumbing the cooling system, rewiring the car, possibly dropping the engine out, etc.). The cost of having a shop do it would easily exceed the value of the car, doing it yourself is one Hell of a lot of work. You need to seriously rethink this idea...…..
  15. JFP in PA
    You haven't said what year the car is, so I don't know if it is a 3 or 5 chain engine; if it is the five chain, I would be looking at the wear pads on the short chain between the cams. These are well known for wearing prematurely and causing out of spec deviation values.
  16. JFP in PA
    It's luck. A lot of things Porsche does is driven by the bean counters, making all the early 986's standard with cruise and OBC, but without activating these systems or installing controls to operate them was a cost driven concept, as Porsche believed that these systems would be popular enough to trigger many "post delivery" activations and dealer control retrofits, and that the factory could charge as much for the options post delivery as they did if they were ordered when the car was built. Two things they did not count on was someone would develop a cost effective alternative to the PSIT II or PIWIS systems that could switch them on, and that courts would rule it was unfair to charge full boat for a hidden option that was actually given away with the car in the first place. Once that happened, Porsche stopped shipping all the cars with these capabilities built in. So getting one with it, that can show anything without adding the fourth stalk was luck...….…………...
  17. JFP in PA
    Actually, the stalk does matter, depending upon the year of the car. On many cars, just activation of the OBC system will show nothing; it requires either retrofitting the stalk or a similar toggling device before the display goes active. In your case, you got lucky.........
  18. JFP in PA
    Then you do not have OBC. The fourth stalk can be added, the OBC activated, do a search and you will find lots of DIY installations.
  19. JFP in PA
    Does the steering column have four stalks or three?
  20. JFP in PA
    Probably because the car does not have the OBC option...........
  21. JFP in PA
    In order to see the outside air temp, the car has to have the on board computer option.
  22. JFP in PA
    You can see it and feel if it has a too much play, but that is about it. You can use a pick to remove the rear seal which is highly recommended. You MUST however prep the engine as though you were removing it (locked at TDC, cams locked, tensioners removed, etc.) before pulling the rear flange to have a peek.
  23. JFP in PA
    Yes.
  24. JFP in PA
    I would stay away from the single mass flywheel for several reasons. Noise and chatter are problematic on the street, and both Porsche an a renowned Porsche engine builder had recommended against using them unless the engine's rotating mass and the single mass are dynamically balanced together. People tend to forget the dual mass is the ONLY harmonic dampening device in the rotating mass, removing capability that can take you to places you don't want to be. The upgraded clutch is also a toss up. For heavy track use, it may have the advantage, on the street, not so much. We have had customers run factory and replacement factory units with excellent street drivability and very long lives. The BBI slave is another questionable. Yes it changes the clutch pedal feel, but installations have be problem prone, including premature failures which the manufacturer continues to write off as due to the wrong fluid being used. But multiple cases have shown that to not be correct. As for your IMS bearing, while they are inspecting it, have them remove the rear seal so it can mist lubricate. We have many running this way with no problems.
  25. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech! Beautiful looking car...….good luck with it.
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