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I recall taking my wheels in for new tires. I recall standing them vertically in the rear seat. I don't recall what car I was using though.by JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum
Last year, I was getting puddles under the driver's wheel. At first, I thought it was A/C condensate or something, but it dried leaving blue residue. Turned out the reservoir was cracked. How that could have happened, who knows. I found one online pre-owned. So became a $20.00 fix. In short, be sure it is a hose and not the tank.by JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum
When Porsche paid to have my engine replaced in 2004 due to repeated IMS issues. I thought that engine had an X in the serial number, but I had not heard whether it was remanufactured or that there might be another indicator.by JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum
for 80% of driving they are probably fine. I object to the rush to eliminate internal combustion cars. That is where this is headed and I submit it is not the correct thing to do. I am also not convinced that the 80% charge claim will hold up in practice. I hope I am wrong, but consider me doubting Thomas....by JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum
How does one do that in a single day with a pure E-car? We do that routinely now.by JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum
Apparently now he makes shoes. go figure....by JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum
Is that correct? I would be stunned that I had not heard about it before?by JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum
When the Cayenne was announced I was quoted someplace saying: "I don't care about the Cayenne. In fact, I don't care if Porsche decides to make toothpaste. So long as they stay independent and make great sports cars." Well, the first part failed. Thanks in large part to WW. The second part is presently at serious risk. If they can find another way - I am all for it. Electric - Check re-braby JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum
Just make sure to get the proper cleaner. Make sure the rag you use does not leave parts behind. Cover your top and window and exposed paint to protect against overspray if you are going to clean in situ. If you remove the whole component, it is easier to clean, but there are obviously more steps. You will be fine.by JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum
Something with a 2 cylinder moped engine or something. That would bring up the fleet average MPG. It would tarnish the brand, but it would allow them to keep making great sports cars. Government regulations are a joke. The whole "SUV" thing was driven by the desire to have people buy "trucks" not "cars." This because safety and MPG regulations were much less stringent on trucks than cars. Tby JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum
Over the years, you have been a consistent presence on the board. I font of good information and good stories. I have to say that it frosts me they cannot fix that car. I am willing to bet some indie mechanic will fix it with a $2.00 jubilee clip. All of the above said, you clear got your money's worth out of the car. But it just feels wrong to have to give it up for this reason. I bet thatby JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum
There are a lot of easy things a newbie can do - even with limited experience. But if you don't do it yourself, at least you will know what the tech folks are talking about and perhaps save yourself some money in the process. And when I mean easy - I mean easy. My girls have done work on my car. They are now 14 and 9, but they have worked on the car for some time. I would echo much of what Gby JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum
I cant really visualize this. But I would likely fab something that would work. For instance, You might be able to use an aluminum band with holes drilled.by JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum
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It has around 75K miles on the clock, The sensors are not expensive, but obviously, I don't want to throw away money. Is there an easy way to check grounding and continuity? I suppose I could take apart, hit it with air blast and see.... But it is a VERY intermittent problem now. Might not reappear for months. Isn't it better to swap and be done with it?by JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum
Looks like new O2 sensor. This is the second display of the same code in a year. I suspect the sensor is dying, but not dead. I think I will replace the two initial O2 sensors. Keep them tracking together. Thoughts? And what is the current thinking about the best source for these? I am going to buy from a reputable source and a name brand item. I want to do this repair once only.by JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum
It stopped the rattle and prevents total detachment from the car.by JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum
If you put high pressure into that line, I am not sure it would remain "flaccid." I am thinking that if the line were highly pressurized it would become "erect." Yes, it is a metaphor and I do not intend to be crude. But the point, I think is valid. The loose end would need to be anchored as well or the line would likely move due to being pressurized. It looks like the Kit above has a mountby JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum
You indicate the car is 16 years old. That means 2000-01. There were several changes updates to the MAF around that time. If you get the wrong one, the DME needs to be updated. When you take the old one out, look at the Bosch part number. I am doing this by memory - but as I recall, there were 3 batches -- the part numbers ended in 123, 124 or 125. So, the numbers were 996.xxx.xxx.123 (agaby JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum
I have used your website several times. Possibly some of the best how to stuff I have ever seen. I pointed others to it as well. Hope it is still up.by JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum
I finally bought a DIY plug kit. It is not perfect by any means. But I have plugged the tires on all of our cars many times now. So much that I used an entire package of "rope things." No issue at all, they all hold air well. If I was tracking the car(s) it might be different. But so far...by JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum
In my case I took a propane torch and opened it up in a WELL VENTILATED area. moved around the intake listening for increased RPM's - None. I swapped the MAF - no issues since.by JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum
The MAF seems the most obvious culprit. I am a little surprised the dealer has not checked that. To satisfy your self, either replace - it is a very easy job. Or find a known good one and swap.by JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum
It sounds like you will have the normal "line in" You then propose to install a flexible "line out" which will hang lower and clearer - thus allowing you the bleed from the far end - and hence remotely. THAT is something I never once considered. I have hung in awkward positions to get in there to bleed. I always found a way - like the third time of the day -- Thanks TSBL. Of course I forgetby JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum
maybe - perhaps - hopefully, someone at Porsche has a new idea. 20 years is nothing compared to the 50+ year old 911, but in almost any other OEM, the cycle would be MUCH shorter. Would we all be squawking if Porsche had kept the Boxter more or less as is and put out a new 4 cylinder under a different name - and which at first glance looked different to the general public?by JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum
By many accounts, the downsizing of the engine and adding turbos was a direct response to governmental requirements. I am not expert, but my understanding is that the OEM's must show certain fleet fuel economy standards. Apparently, the test protocols strongly favor small engines with big turbos. As usual, the testing protocol misses the mark as the test regime does not reflect any real worldby JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum
We never met, but he impacted my life and others' too.by JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum
Ultimately had to change the MAF though.by JM-Stamford,CT - Main Forum