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A reminder to do a little project before something like this happens - with the trunk lid open, remove the plastic piece surrounding the latch mechanism, find the manual release cable and re-route it to rest just inside the bumper plug where the tow hook screws in. Then if the latch dies, all you have to do is pop the bumper plug out, pull the release cable and open the trunk manually. Takes about 10 minutes to do this and can save you hours of frustration. -
Thanks! I stuck with the 18's as well because that was the original size. I saw your pic...great looking car there too! My wife and I love this car and we try to get to the track as often as possible. It is my daily ride...120,548 miles, still going strong. I always say those little elves in the Black Forest sure know how to engineer something! Pic credit goes to my wife.
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Here it is...my 99 at Daytona International Speedway.
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996 Whining/grinding noise
DBJoe996 replied to hakkiston's topic in 996 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa)
Suggestion - if the sound follows your road speed, it is suspension, drive gear (CV joints), wheel bearings, or tires, something chassis related, not engine or transmission which would be engine RPM related noise. I would crawl under the car and check all of the above for problems. You could find an open stretch of road, get the car up to speed, put the transmission in neutral and coast to try and identify where the noise is coming from. Helps to have a partner along! Roll down the windows and listen, left front? Left rear? Back or front of car? If you can identify the quadrant of the car where the noise is coming from, it will help you find the source. -
Leaking Coolant
DBJoe996 replied to jasmus1's topic in 996 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa)
If it is any consolation, I recently changed my water pump. Prior to replacement, I had the green colored mix anti-freeze in the expansion tank. The new Porsche anti-freeze is pink, and that is what I refilled the system with. Result - Pink+Green=light brown color. I'm not worried about the way it looks. Temperature stays at 180 and everything else is fine. One day I'll flush the whole system and replace with the new pink colored coolant. But for now, daily driving and love this car! -
You are over thinking this! Shop for a shorter (lower) drain pan that will hold at least 10 QTS, and then: 1) Jack up left rear side of car (or right side depending on your garage layout) 2) Place jack stand under frame in case of jack failure 3) Slide drain pan under sump drain plug 4) Loosen plug and let oil start to drain, make sure pan is centered 5) Remove jack stand and slowly lower car over the drain pan 6) Go have a beer, then another one 7) Stand back, admire your car 8) Go take a nap (or take 30 minutes and polish your headlights/wheels) 9) Repeat steps 1 & 2 10) Reinstall drain plug with new washer, torque to spec, change filter 11) Lower car, refill with oil, fire it up and go for a spectacular drive!
