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Re: Question about rear end alignment and tire wear - 7 months ago
Too much (negative) camber will wear out the inside of the tire faster than it should. If the car was lowered then the geometry may be affected hence not being able to get it back to spec. Raise it a bit and the shop should be able to get the camber within the recommended specs.by Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Rough running 987.1 between 1800 - 2200 rpm - 7 months ago
Remove the firewall behind the seats and remove the poly-ribbed belt. I would check: the Water pump. The bearing can make that sound you describe and your mileage is close to the low limit for the pump. Also check the free-rolling action of the Idler and Tensioner rollers . Happy Porsche'ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Success!!! - 7 months ago
The reason why you need a reprogram is not that you're going to get error messages, but that the alternator in these cars is controlled by the ECU and is variable. The ECU needs to know the battery's specs so that it can charge the battery accordingly. If you installed a higher CCA battery than the one you had, the car doesn't know that and will under charge it resulting in a quicker death of tby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Independent Porsche in Las Vegas - 7 months ago
Look at the battery that's now installed. It should have the CCA and Ah values. You need to match those or the car needs reprogramming. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Happy Birthday USA! - 7 months ago
Enjoy the celebrations and stay safe. PedrosBoardby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Independent Porsche in Las Vegas - 7 months ago
Hey Joanne! Most of the warnings will turn themselves off with a well-charged unit. If you are replacing the battery, make sure that you replace it with the exact same specs (CCA, Ah) so that you don't have to reprogram. Congrats on your PhD. Hope you find the job you want soon. Happy Boxstering, Pedro PS: I guess you now need to change your moniker to Joanne in LVby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
13 jahre ... - 8 months ago
.... yesterday. We still miss you Chuck! Happy Boxstering.by Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Gates water pump no longer metal impeller - 8 months ago
QuoteLandsboxster They confirmed that a 996 and a 997 pump Impeller are different sizes. That's news to me! I've been working on these 986/996 cars for more than 20 years now and the part numbers for the water pumps are the same for both models. They have issued several revisions, but the main part has not changed. Part 996.106.011.51 (initially - for '97). Latest revision which fits all moby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Coolant dump -- help narrowing down the source? - 8 months ago
Generally these dumps are due to a trapped air bubble, generally in one of the radiators. It's almost impossible to remove air in the radiators by using the bleeding valve because the bubble generally stays in place, allowing coolant to flow underneath it. When the car gets very hot after a brisk drive (when the car is not moving anymore) or if you drive up the mountains to a lower air pressureby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Actually ... - 8 months ago
... now that I've read your comments and seen it for a second time, there are a bunch of errors in it. For 1996 it says that the Boxster uses the 911 bonnet and headlights to save costs. It's actually the other way around. The 911 used the Boxster's bonnet, headlights, doors, dash, seats, on the '98 (built) 996. The little engine logo on the lower left corner displays information about theby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Cool video ... - 8 months ago
... sent to me by a member of PB. Enjoy: Happy Porsche'ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Porsche loss - 8 months ago
The Porsche community mourns the death of Hans Mezger: Great engineer. RIP Mr. Mezger. Sad day. Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: new brakes - is this wear pattern of concern? - 8 months ago
The brake pad is not making contact with the rotor in that area. They don't seem to be bedded properly. Make sure no one is behind you on the highway Take the car to 75 mph. STAND on the brake pedal until the car almost stops. Get off the brake and drive 5 minutes to let rotor cool. Repeat. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Does this decision open the door to another Flying Lizard Racing Team?... - 8 months ago
Porsche's mid -engined 911 RSR (really a Cayman in 911 sheet metal) will quit American endurance racing after 2020. Story here: Happy Porsche'ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Wow! - 9 months ago
22 hours! I guess they learned a lot with this exercise. An experienced tech can drop the engine in less than 2 hours by himself. My favorite Master Tech (Max) has done it in 47 minutes! These guys disassembled way more than necessary and didn't remove parts that hampered engine removal like the diagonal braces and skid plate. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
My wife in quarantine ... - 9 months ago
... was bored so, she rummaged through my automotive/racing sticker collection: ... and I've got stickers all over PedrosGarage ... ... on the lift's legs ... ... on the refrigerator, etc., ... ... but she thought she'd get cute and stuck one here ... Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Actually ... - 9 months ago
...I left out some additional info and a few models that use it as well. Part number: 996.107.225.53 Cross references: 99610722552 99610722553ML 99610722560 HU719/5X OX128 OX128/1D OX128/1DECO OX128D W01331630767 W01331633620 W01331792295 Compatibility: Porsche 996 Carrera, 996 GT3, 996 Turbo, 986 Boxster, 986 Boxster S, 987 Boxster, 987 Boxster S, 987 Boxster Spyder, 987 Cayman, 987 Cayman S,by Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: fuel and oil filter - 9 months ago
Oil filter for all 986s and 996s are the same. Replaceable fuel filters only for early 2.5L Boxster and '99 996. After that they are non-replaceable and are inside the gas tank. Happy Porsche'ing Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Great photo... - 9 months ago
... now if you just get rid of the front plate, it would be perfect. So happy we don’t have them in Florida. Happy. Boxstering Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Help identify this hose in engine bay - 9 months ago
Those are not hoses. They are the transmission cables. They have a foam type covering to protect them from chafing. They look fine. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Here's a question to ponder... - 9 months ago
... as you have time to reflect on life. Why is Porsche's plastic, interior paint and adhesive so bad? I'm not complaining because I make a living from it, especially with the door panels. But ever since I can remember plastic pieces are cracking, crumbling, pealing or just disintegrating. You'd think that they would test those materials in real-world conditions, like ... Florida, USA! Oh wby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Are you sure that was the manufacture date?... - 9 months ago
... or the "use-by (expiration) date"? Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: 996 GT3 Seat Question - 9 months ago
The seats should physically fit, but the wiring and connectors most likely will not be compatible. I could take a look for you if you bring me the car and seat to Odessa. No charge if it doesn't work. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Ignition Switch/Lock - Removing Key Lock Barrel - 9 months ago
I use a heavy-duty paper clip as my tumbler tool. It needs to go about 1/2 inch or more in order to unlock. I rounded the tip of the wire so that it would not catch on any edges inside the tumbler. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
PedrosBoard server maintenance - 9 months ago
We're installing patches on our host server. Between May 11, 2020 8:00 PM GMT and May 12, 2020 2:00 AM GMT, you may experience up to 30 minutes of intermittent interruption while we install the patches. After the patches are installed, we'll reboot the host server and we’ll be up and running again. Thanks Happy Boxsteringby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Be careful if ... - 9 months ago
... you are trying to do the procedure that JMstamford.ct describes. I do not recommend i. If not done correctly damage to electronic circuits may occur. There is no single fuse that protects the hood opening solenoid. Other components/features are on the same circuit. If one or more of the other components has an issue you will be energizing a circuit that is compromised and damage to allby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Emergency frunk release-2003 S - 9 months ago
The 2003 came with the emergency cable, as described by grc0456, just under the right headlight assembly, not in the wheel well (987). If it wasn't re-routed by a previous owner to the tow hook hole or on the wheel well, you can try to fish it using a coat hanger fashioned into a hook from underneath. You'll have to remove a few of the screws that hold the bottom edge of the front bumper, especby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Great to see people posting pictures again. Here though, are my latest videos .... - 10 months ago
... produced, recorded and edited during Covid-19 quarantine time! Enjoy. Door panel repair TechnoBrace Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Thanks to Guenter, we have new and improved photo posting instructions (above) - 10 months ago
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