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  1. JFP in PA
    I'd get the ARP bolts, they are better made.
  2. JFP in PA
    Probably the ignition switch.
  3. JFP in PA
    Bypassing a fuse and direct wiring high amp circuits is an invitation to burning the vehicle to the ground. You have wiring issues, which can be fixed, but going this route is asking from problems, and will impact either your ability to sell it or file an insurance claim should it burn.
  4. JFP in PA
    Possibly, and it is also possible that the arms were not the source of the actual problem.
  5. JFP in PA
    And the use on incorrect after market components that are ill fitting and short lived...……...
  6. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech Check your serpentine belt and pulleys.
  7. JFP in PA
    Replace them. And out of curiosity, exactly why are you replacing the head gaskets??
  8. JFP in PA
    An automatic engine will not have a pilot bearing in the back of the crank as the torque converter does not need it, but one can easily be added for use with a manual trans.
  9. JFP in PA
    Not really.
  10. JFP in PA
    No, not at all normal.
  11. JFP in PA
    Simple: the hill holding system is slipping the clutch to hold the car in position. Rather than burning up the clutch, use your brake pedal and forget this system exists, or expect an early clutch replacement.
  12. JFP in PA
    I think the very first thing you need to familiarize yourself with is which engines and years will work in the car with the least grief. Different models and years had different fuel systems, different DME’s, some used CAN Bus communications, which your car does not have, different VarioCam systems, etc. etc. While a lot of engines will bolt in, the electronic and fuel system differences will turn the project into Frankenstein in a heart beat. Do your homework before buying anything.
  13. JFP in PA
    I don't believe the bolt is available separately, only in a complete cable. You may be able to find an aftermarket from someone like Dorman that would fit.
  14. JFP in PA
    Guys, enough with the weird work around Magiver repairs; if you cannot drill the bolt and remove it, you need to drill out the insert and install a new one, but this time put some antiseize on the fasteners and this will never happen again.
  15. JFP in PA
    TRW.
  16. JFP in PA
    P1502: Throttle jacking unit, spring test, above limit. Diagnostic conditions: Ignition on approx. 30 seconds. Stationary vehicle. Engine not running. Engine temperature greater than 5C. Intake air temperature greater than 5C. Possible fault causes: Throttle part. Diagnosis/troubleshooting: Replace throttle part. Erase fault memory. Perform adaptation: Switch on ignition. Wait one minute. Actuate accelerator pedal. Switch off ignition for at least 10 seconds. Read out fault memory.
  17. JFP in PA
    Looks like something has happened to your immobilizer under the driver's seat. I would start there.
  18. JFP in PA
    No, they are not "universal", Porsche used three totally different design bearings. The LN family of ceramic bearings (or IMS Solutions) covers every style Porsche used, but you need to start by knowing which one you need. None of them are interchangeable. Yours could be either a single or dual row style, but the only way to be absolutely sure is to take the car apart and look.
  19. JFP in PA
    The LN Engineering ceramic IMS retrofit bearings are not sealed, they are open on the flywheel side to allow oil mist lubrication, which is how they stay alive. They also have the largest successfully installed base of any retrofit. The IMS Solution may cost a bit more, but it is the only permanent IMS replacement, and it can is also the only retrofit that can be moved to another engine. The Solution also has the second largest successfully installed base of any retrofit, and is the only retrofit Jake Raby uses in engines his shop produce. I am not a fan of the DOF. Multiple reports (one out of my shop) of valve train noise and VarioCam issues caused by where it sources oil (one of the dirtiest and hottest oil sources in the engine) which promptly went away when the oil line was removed and plugged. It also results in oil flooding the IMS shaft, which is not necessarily a good thing.
  20. JFP in PA
    Check and make sure your coil connectors are fully seated, this is one of the most common misfire problems,
  21. JFP in PA
    Some “mayonnaise” like build up on the oil cap is normal and not necessarily a sign of anything. Before giving the car a Viking funeral, do some diagnostics first, such as pressure test the cooling system and leak down the cylinders. You could just have a cracked cylinder head, which is not uncommon and a relatively easy fix. You need more data before making any decisions.
  22. JFP in PA
    I’ve never done one that way, so I cannot comment.
  23. JFP in PA
    The fourth stalk can be added.
  24. JFP in PA
    Simple: The cooling system operates at 18 PSIG; the oil system runs 50-70 PSIG; which way do you thing the fluid would move?
  25. JFP in PA
    The specialty hose is nowhere near that expensive, but not commonly found in auto parts stores. It uses special barbed fittings that require no clamps to hold the hose on the fittings. And no, you cannot use common auto parts hose in its place, the hose will blow off and spew gas all over your hot engine, resulting in an instant Viking funeral for your car. Either get the correct hose, or buy the entire assembly from Porsche; your car and insurance company will thank you.
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