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  1. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech These engines use multi layer steel head gaskets that are actually stronger than the head or block castings; literally, they never fail. I would suggest having your cooling system pressure tested, you may have a failing or slipped cylinder liner.
  2. JFP in PA
    The clutch switch is for the cruise control system.
  3. JFP in PA
    It should not be twisted.
  4. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech I really don't think the two are related other than by coincidence.
  5. JFP in PA
    Yes and no, cabrio is much bigger, so it would fit but very loosely.
  6. JFP in PA
    Some shops make their money with "add on's" like this. If you are using a quality full synthetic, you simply don't need additives.
  7. JFP in PA
    Check the switches on the brake peddle, one is for cruise, the other is for the lights.
  8. JFP in PA
    The dash display will always tell you the truth, unlike many shops.
  9. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech These engines are actually happier running slightly below the full level. Add about 1/3 of a quart of oil, let the car sit for a bit and check it again. We generally fill customer cars to around 1/2 quart below full cold.
  10. JFP in PA
    Fogging oil is commonly used on long period stored engines to prevent rust and keeps the rings sticking to the pistons over time; cheap insurance. It will also free up stuck rings to prevent any damage to the cylinder liners when recommissioning engines that have been in storage.
  11. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech Drain and replace all fluids (including gas), pull the plugs and spray the cylinder's with engine fogging oil, let the car sit overnight, then turn the engine over by had to free everything up. Once loose, put in fresh plugs and light it off, expecting it to smoke a bit at first.
  12. JFP in PA
    Get it scanned with a Porsche specific scan tool, report the codes and we may be able to help you.
  13. JFP in PA
    There is no adjustment for this in the top's hook, it is all in the microswitch.
  14. JFP in PA
    That has to have been one bear of an engine swap as the car and the engine have different fuel systems, different DME versions, the 99 is a VarioCam while the 2007 is a VarioCam Plus system, the 99 had no CAN bus communications while the 2007 is all CAN bus, etc. There are so many possible places for things to be wrong, it would be impossible to even hazard a guess. Diagnosing problems involving a swap like this is at a minimum a daunting proposition...……………..
  15. JFP in PA
    Yes, it loses everything.
  16. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech Where to begin...………….you took the intake system apart while doing some other fixes, and now the car is down on boost. First step: Go back to what you touched last. Something is not tight and is leaking off boost. Second step: NEVER disconnect the battery to clear codes without reading and noting them first. The car was trying to tell you something, and you erased it. Not a good move, as you lost all that information. Look over everything you disconnected, make sure all the seal areas are clean and properly seated, you missed something. While there are systems that can read and clear many codes on a Porsche, only a Porsche specific system like the Durametric can read everything and tell you what is going on. It is a worthwhile investment. Good luck.
  17. JFP in PA
    Knowing Porsche, it is probably teak. You need the fixing pins, but can make do with sections of 5/16 metal rod. 96870 and 96880 are triple square bits, but 96890 is a set of tools to replace the converter seal, and is difficult to replicate unless you have a machine shop:
  18. JFP in PA
    Which special tools are you referring to?
  19. JFP in PA
    No, it will not show up in a scan.
  20. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech Like many shops, we have not had much luck with aftermarket axles for these cars, and yes, the left and right axles are different, which is something aftermarket suppliers often seem to not understand. We recommend only rebuilding the factory units, or in cases of more dire condition, only replacing them with factory units. The grief factor with aftermarket just isn't worth the price differential.
  21. JFP in PA
    Both are for getting into restricted spaces, and can be great time and knuckle savers, but there are other ways to skin this cat....
  22. JFP in PA
    Any suitable rachet will work, as will any brand triple square.
  23. JFP in PA
    The bracket is probably just rusted in place, give it a wack and it should come loose.
  24. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech Probably a couple of unrelated things. You have an alarm fault (double beep), a scan with a Porsche specific scan tool will list the last ten faults. You probably also have an ignition switch problem, a well know issue with these cars. Parts are cheap and a search will turn up several DIY's on how to change it out.
  25. JFP in PA
    Possibly a bad ignition switch.
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