ALLDATA.COM : Worth it???

[Flight 951]

Does anyone have any experience with AllData.com? They apparently supply TSBs online for many vehicles including the 944...

A one year subscription is $19.95. Their site is...

http://www.alldata.com/products/diy/index.html

BTW, do you notice the photo of the rear tailight on that page? Does the car look familiar? :-)

Then again if someone has a PDF of all the TSBs for an 89 951 that they would like to send me, that would be cool too!

Thanks.

[stray15]

Hey, I have access to it through school. Not sure whether I would pay $20 bucks for it, but I can't say that it would be a waste of money. It sure has a lot of info. Anymore questions, let me know. Below is the list of TSB's, their are a lot. If you want some specifics email me at swtncdly@aol.com


99 01 991105 Year 2000 Readiness
9068 990113 Requesting Vehicle Security Codes
8703 971001 Climate Control System-Refrigerant 134a Use
29604 960711 Sulfur-Like Smell from Exhaust System
89602 960606 Use of Correct A/C Refrigerant
89501 951219 Retrofitting R12 A/C System to R134
49505 951214 Winter Tire and Wheel Summary
WARR9512 950502 Pre-Owned Porsche - Limited Warranty Program
9504 950323 Paint Manual Supplements (WKD 482 620)
TOOLS9502 950321 Quick Scope Plus
809501 950126 Automotive Refrigerant Identifier
X9402 941227 Ordering VIN Plates, Certification and Emission Labels
LIT9406 941117 Microfiche & Supplies, Update 2
19408 940830 Approved Anti-Freeze
LIT9402 940719 Technical Information Books
LIT9410 940505 Minimum Literature Inventory
LIT9406 940329 Microfiche & Supplies
69403 940324 Mixing Windshield Cement
LIT9404 940127 Workshop Repair - Manuals
09401 940125 Approximate Fluid Capacities-All Models From 1985
LIT9402 940111 Technical Information Books, Update 1
LIT9401 940106 Technical Specification Books, Update
49314 931221 Tire Manufacturer Contacts
99310 931221 Wiper Motor Cover
49303 930928 17 Inch Approved Wheels & Tires
TOOLS9303 930921 Diagnostic Testers
19305 930921 Cooling Fan Motor
99308 930914 Discharged Battery/Alarm System Malfunction
59302 930812 Water Entry Into Rear Hatch Area (Coupe Only)
49310 930805 Brake Vibration Damper - New Application Information
EQUIP9303 930729 Auto Scopemeter & Engine Analyzer
49308 930518 Power Steering Gear - Diagnosis
49305 930415 Installation of 18 Inch Wheels Not Approved By Porsche
49305 930323 18 Inch Wheels Not Approved
99303 930318 Correct Wiper Blade Application
09301 930218 Centering Adapters For Stationary Wheel Balancers
49303 930119 17 Inch Approved Wheels and Tires
49302 930119 Winter Tire/Snow Chain Summary
89208 921222 A/C Oil Filling Capacities
89205 921203 New Sealing O-Rings For A/C System
49205 921203 Groaning Noise From Front Brakes.
9201 921119 Technical Information Books
19209 921103 Cylinder Head Gaskets and Machining Cylinder Heads
69205 921103 Noise When Turning Steering Wheel All W/ Air Bag Option
99203 920929 Poor Electrical Pin/Ground Lug Connections
29204 920929 Battery Discharging
69204 920903 Air Bag - Notification of Deployment & Precautions
19208 920804 Camshaft Drive Belt Noise
LIT9201 920625 Techincal Information Booklets
19207 920417 Engine Oils That Minimize Carbon Build-Up
LIT9205 920410 Supplements Workshop Manual (Wkd 482 520)
19206 920407 New Pistons and Piston Rings
LIT9201 920403 Technical Information Booklets
LIT9203 920403 Valid Service Bulletins
19204 920320 Toothed Engine Belts Handling
WARR9210 920320 Tampering With Emission Control System
49203 920310 Brake Disc and Wheel Hub Run-Out
X9201 920204 Purchasing VIN Plates, Certification and Emission Labels
LIT9104 911220 Workshop Repair Manuals
49104 911122 Summer Tire/Wheel Rim Summary
49101 911122 Winter Tire/Wheel Rim Summary
ATRATB078 911101 How To Use A Pressure Gauge - Automatic Trans.
LIT9101 911008 Technical Specification Books
LIT9109 910823 Literature Inventory Minimum Requirement
69105 910816 Air Bag Scheduled Maintenance
19110 910730 Coolant Pump Leak Diagnosing
99104 910730 Porsche Radios and CD Players Requiring Security Codes
29102 910614 Spark Plug Threads Should Be Clean and DRY
49105 910517 Repairing Horn Buttons On Air Bag Vehicles
89102 910517 Substitutes For R-12 Refrigerant
19105 910517 Oil In the Cooling System
19104 910326 Valve Seal Replacement
TOOLS9103 910322 Porsche Special Tools
TOOLS9102 910322 Rebuilt and Exchange Program For 9201 and 9268 Tools
WARR9102 910312 Microfiche Tips, Actual Time Diagnosis Time
TOOLS9101 910115 Modules For Bosch Tester 9288
X9101 910115 Purchasing VIN Plates, Certification and Emission Labels
TRAIN9101 910115 Training Certification Expiration
49011 901214 Chrome Plating Aluminum Wheels
99005 901214 Alarm Conntact For the Radio
LIT9004 901204 Technical Information Booklets Currently Available
WARR9023 901204 Current Warranty Bulletins
LIT9013 901119 Updated Maintenance Checklist Countermat
29009 901113 Prevent Gas Cap Lock From Being Used to Duplicate Ignition Key
19011 901113 New Type Engine Mount
89002 901030 Modified Air Regulation Controls
49005 901030 Application of Vibration Dampers and Damping Plates
49010 901009 New Brake Pad Material Application
29008 901009 Use of Non-Approved Microchips
29007 901009 CO Sample Pipe
19017 901009 Engine Oil Pressure Relief Valve Description
29006 901005 Spark Plug Interchangeability
69001 901002 Air Bag Notification of Deployment
WARR9019 901002 Toe Check Convertible Top, & Mileage Interval Service Changed
ATRATB028 901001 Engine Testing With A Vacuum Gauge - Auto Trans.
59002 900918 Wiper Motor Hole In the Rear Hatch Glass Changed
89018 900907 A/C Compressor Warranty
49006 900814 Power Steering Pump System Cleaning
ATI080190 900801 Twenty-Third Supplement of the Advanced Technical Information
19014 900706 Engine Repairs Maintenance Follow-Up Service
LIT9008 900629 Technical/Literature Subscription Service
LIT9007 900629 Useful Guides For Technical Specification
49013 900629 Replacement Pumps Damaged Due to Foreign Material
19016 900629 Approved Camshaft Drive Belts
LIT9006 900622 Supplements That Have Been Issued to Date
79002 900622 Leather Upholstery Reconditioning
99003 900622 Telephone Installation Instructions
69005 900608 New Airbag Impact Sensors
WARR9012 900529 Defects From Modifications to Electrical System
19014 900508 Connecting Rod Nuts Supplied As Spare Parts Incorrectly Made
19012 900508 Droning Noise From Oil Pressure Relief Valve
LIT9005 900504 Wkd 481 821 Manual Supplement
EQUIP9001 900504 Celette Collision Repair Systems
EQUIP9002 900504 Wheel Alignment Equipment
69003 900420 Aid In Repairing Water Leaks In the Trunk and Top Area
WARR9009 900406 Special Colored Warranty Mailing Envelopes
LIT9006 900406 Printing Cycle For Dealer Parts Submission Report
49004 900403 Latest Winter Tire and Wheel Rim Recommendations
29003 900330 Air Flow Sensor Bolts
TOOLS9002 900320 Special Tools
9005 900320 Access Warranty Start Dates and Recall Inquiry
TOOLS9003 900320 Compressor Seal Replacement
9004 900315 Roadside Assistance Rental Car Authorization
19003 900202 Scrapping of Sodium Filled Valves
19004 900202 Coolant Hose Mounting Clips Too Small
ATRATB9002006 900201 Automatic Transmission Fluid
LIT9003 900126 Currently Valid Literature Bulletins
19005 900126 Sealing of Oil Pan
98906 891215 Routing and Securing of Electrical Harnesses
38903 891215 Transmission Fluids - Specifications
18914 891215 Oil Cooler Return Hose May Chafe
WARR8914 891212 K02 Recall Tips
WARR8915 891212 Warranty Transactions, Close-Out
LIT8918 891208 Vintage Tools
28908 891208 Cruise Control System
48910 891122 VR-Rated Summer Tires
38906 891020 Hydraulic Clutch - Air In System
48912 891020 Stabilizer Bar - Modification
48911 891020 Emergency Brake Shoe Retaining System
18913 891013 Engine Cooling Thermostat - Modification
48906 891006 Brake Squeak
ATRATB8930 891001 Automatic Transmission Math Part 2
18907 890915 SST P200A - Adaptation For Oil Cooler Testing
X8904 890901 Motor Vehicle Theft Law Enforcement ACT - Parts Marking
ATRATB8927 890901 20 Steps To successful Auto Transmission Repair
88902 890901 Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling
ATRATB8923 890801 Automatic Transmission Math Formulas
98903 890728 Alarm Contact Insulator On Radio
18910 890707 Timing Belt Cover - Ventilation System Change
48907 890630 Brake Calipers With Improved Piston Seals
28904 890519 Battery With Vent Hose
18905 890505 Motor Oils That Minimize Carbon Build-Up
58901 890421 Transport Hooks - Removal
48901 890421 Brake Pulling/Brake Caliper Sliding Lubricant
48905 890421 Power Steering Pressure Hose Routing
98902 890414 Glove Compartment Light Wire Routing
LIT8903 890127 Maintenance Procedure Materials
18901 890113 Checking Camshaft Drive For Damage
78901 890113 Seat Heating Wiring Diagram Update
WARR8901 890106 Revision of the Warranty Policy & Procedure Manual
LIT8901 890102 Service and Parts Managers Directory
WARR8819 881230 Warranty Parts Submission
48812 881230 Winter Tire/Wheel Rim Summary
48810 881118 Brake Pads Without Asbestos
08803 881104 Maintenance Requirements - M.Y. 1989
68807 881021 Windshield Sealing
48809 881021 New CV Joint Grease
68803 880610 Sun Roof - Modification
ATRATB8754 870901 All Automatics - Front Bushing Wear
ATRATB8748 870801 Metal Sealing Rings - Automatic Transmissions
18703 870306 Tightening Procedure For Cylinder Heads
18530 851206 Torquing the Cylinder Head

[Flight 951]

Thanks for the list. So many of these look interesting I'll probably get a subscription after all and print all the TSBs in their entirety so I have them handy.

[porsche1984944]

what is a tsb? technical service bulletin?

[Flight 951]

Techinal Service Bulletin -- that's correct. AllData has these TSBs listed by number and by car and you can click them to read the actual bulletins for your car. They also have the Safety Recalls too. Looking at the titles of the TSBs above, there are quite a few that I would be interested in finding out more about. If it saves me time and/or money in making a repair or even a modification, it should be worthwhile for just $20/year.

[wachuko]

The recalls you can find them at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov

Nevertheless, I have account with alldata and it has proven a good investment. Even with the workshop manuals for my 964 I find myself looking and finding information there.

For my 951 I do not have the workshop manuals and is a beauty to be able to go online and find the information quickly.

As always, help from sites like this one and rennlist always help in narrowing down the problems.

[Flight 951]

Thanks for the link. I immediately see that all 951's built through June '88 are subject to a fuel line recall for that high pressure line between the fuel rail and the fuel pressure regulator. (Over 53,000 cars may be affected.) They replace the hose with a better one. I wonder what the build date of my 89 is? I'll check that tonight before all my time and money goes up in smoke...