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  1. JFP in PA
    I have a real Durametric, just arrived today from the factory.I wondering why it can't read the rollover module? I read some where that the module is disabled from the factory, then enabled at the dealership when the car arrives there. I wonder if they forgot to enable? I'm not positive, but the roll over protection system may be a PIWIS only activation. While Durametric can do a lot, it is not capable of everything the PIWIS does. What I can tell you is that the literature say that is should be tested every two years, and describes how to do that, but only with a PIWIS system. I did find a tech bulletin on how to turn the system transport lock off, but it also only describes using the older PST II : http://bethnrayndogs.com/car_docs/Porsche/porsche/Porsche_Tech/Porsche_TECHNICAL_BOOKS/Tech_Bulletins/911Grp6_6-98.pdf
  2. JFP in PA
    If you are interested, you can ship your unit to Gbox, and (for a fee) they will go through it end to end, and install the LSD for you. They are not cheap, but you could not ask for better craftsmanship, plus they have any part you might need on the shelf. We have sent them gear boxes in all kinds of conditions, and were always pleased with their services. Just a thought.................... ;)
  3. JFP in PA
    Side carrier bearings, some shims, ring gear bolts, Loctite, etc.; all of which an installer should have on hand. As they will be taking the gearbox apart to do this, you should have them inspect all the bearings and the syncro's on every gear and consider getting one of GBox's second gear detent up grade kits (http://www.gboxweb.com/detent.html), a billet retainer plate (http://www.gboxweb.com/retainer1.html) .
  4. JFP in PA
    You have two potential pathways here. The cooling system has been opened, so it could be just an air pocket. Or it could be more serious, such as a cracked head. These engine's never blow head gaskets. If the car was in my shop, we would top up the coolant tank to the correct level and then pull a vacuum on the cooling system with the Uview tool. If there is air in the system, it will "burp" out under vacuum and the tank level would drop. If there does not seem to be any air coming out, I would hold a 25-26" level of vacuum for about half and hour to see if it starts to drop, indicating that air is entering the system somewhere inside the system. If there are signs of dropping vacuum, I would next pull the plugs, looking for obvious signs of one or more cylinders with "steam cleaned" plugs. If any are found, I would then do a leak down on those cylinders as confirmation before pulling the engine to disassemble it.
  5. JFP in PA
    This is way more than a simple bolt in swap. I obviously do not know your background or how capable you are in the shop, but unless you have removed, disassembled, and then successfully reassembled one of these gearboxes, I would suggest taking the car to someone with more experience in the subject.
  6. JFP in PA
    Depending upon the IMS design (there were three styles used, all of which are known to fail), the failure rate is between 1% and 8%, with the single row bearings (used 2001-2005) being the biggest offenders. The biggest issue here is that they typically fail catastrophically and without warning, taking the engine with them, which is why the aftermarket replacement as a preemptive fix has developed.
  7. JFP in PA
    Unless I am mistaken, 2003-2010 Cayenne's all use a M14X1.5X40 bolt with a #16 Hazet style triple square head. Any chance someone changed out the bolts?
  8. JFP in PA
    I'm sure Bosch knows what they are doing, but I have not seen one configured like that. The sensor itself is a simple Hall effect style, and some other makes use all plastic housed units. I'd give it a try and see what happens.
  9. JFP in PA
    Can't honestly say I've ever seen an all plastic unit, the OEM units had metal tips: Do you get a factory replacement or an aftermarket unit?
  10. JFP in PA
    When these things crap out, they tend to make a clicking or ratcheting sound.
  11. JFP in PA
    We use both Permatex and Loctite anti-seize compounds, which you should be able to find at any good auto parts outlets, or online. Also be sure to put a dab of dielectric grease (auto parts outlets) inside the end of each plug boot with a q-tip before reinstalling the coil packs (gives a moisture resistant seal and makes the coil pack easier to remove the next time). Porsche has seemed to have a penchant for changing the maintenance intervals on these cars; oil and plug changes being the most obvious. For plugs, we tend to go with four years for lower mileage cars, and 40-50K miles for high miles. The plugs are not all that expensive, plug putting the car up to change them gives you a moment to give the car a good look over for any other developing issues (oil leaks, etc.).
  12. JFP in PA
    You appear to have a declutching front pulley on the alternator, take the serpentine belt off the car and try turning the alternator pulley and see if that is the source of the noise (fairly common issue and easily fixed with new clutch unit).
  13. JFP in PA
    When you pulled a vacuum, did the level in the tank change at all?
  14. JFP in PA
    Reason I asked about LED bulbs is that they often cause all kinds of weird codes to appear when they are installed in cars not originally designed to carry them, so your PCM display code could be related if LEDs are involved.
  15. JFP in PA
    Rest easy my friend, the spec limits for the cam deviation values are +/- 6.0 degrees. It is normal for the values to bounce around a bit, they are subject to engine, and in particular, oil temperatures. I am not familiar with the other two codes, and the only reference to the 9150 has to do with the spoiler deployment relay and fuse (D7), so perhaps someone can chime in here...... Just out of curiosity, does the car have any LED bulbs in the tail lights?
  16. JFP in PA
    Even Pelican parts lists it as being "in stock"
  17. JFP in PA
    Any of the M96/97 engines are at some level risk for IMS failure, including the last design with the unserviceable IMS bearing. As yours is a five chain, dual row IMS; it is one of the better units, but still susceptible to failure.
  18. JFP in PA
    I would agree with not putting common oil on the treads as many oils bake off to leave behind compounds (mostly additives) that are both not good for alloy threads and can actually create electrical resistance. A metallic paste based anti seize compound does not do that and remains effective after exposure to extreme heat cycling.
  19. JFP in PA
    Simple, you apply a small amount of anti seize, and torque to factory specs. Been doing it for decades, never had a problem; and high performance fastener manufacturers (such as ARP) recommend always using a lubricant to prevent getting erroneous readings from dry fasteners. Their website has more info on the subject. Unlike head studs or rod bolts, which are using tension and clamping force to hold gaskets or bearing shells in their appropriate shape and under the proper load, there is no real clamping load or tension on a spark plug.
  20. JFP in PA
    Here is the dash plaque from a real Black Edition: Door sills: And the cars were all black, even the wheels and exhaust tips.
  21. JFP in PA
    I'm not sure what you have here, the only "Black Edition" Boxsters I have seen were all 987's, and they were definitely all black. They also had numbered dash plaques which told you what number they were in the edition sequence.
  22. JFP in PA
    The Bentley manual is only available in hard copy.
  23. JFP in PA
    You should be able to find the diagram you are looking for in the Bentley Boxster manual.
  24. JFP in PA
    A bad battery causes all kinds of weird electrical issues to pop up. JFP, Once I replace the battery, is it likely all will return to normal? I hope to get one today, put the car on the charger through the cig lighter, pop the trunk and hope all well after replacement - probable? A new battery usually clears up these types of issues as they are caused by low voltage.
  25. JFP in PA
    Please do not "bump" posts.
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