[Guitarpley]

Hi Wayne!

.....youre making me think you know what youre talking about..haha..be careful or I'll be in YOUR garage looking for answers...(Im kidding)

I will have that book...and I will buy the Durametric tool (or similar). The more I learn about the 996, Im getting more and more convinced that I actually CAN do much of this myself.

And yes, I think it was the clutch pedal spring.

Anyhow..the local Indy who was going to rescue me (more like rescued $3,000.00 from me) no longer wants to "deal with my car" unless I give him an additional $683, for an alternator. He contends that it isnt their fault that the diagnosis that I paid $100.00 for was incorrect...(huh???) No worries, my atty is a rabid-pitbull..and he"ll recover some of my $.

Turns out the only Porsche certified tech he had left some time ago..Im not going to let these guys continue to randomly change all the parts until the get the right one. No way.

Wayne, if i can...are there any "how-to" articles on engine coolant temp sensors?

Between that and the thermostat - theres an issue. It takes FOREVER to warm up and then it seems to run a bit warmer than normal..

Also..can anyone tell me how to get my instrument cluster lights working again??? When I turn it I dont even get the digital meter on the console. Im using a little flashlight at night to monitor the temp and voltage...I must look like an idiot..lol

Closer - closer all the time.

Thanks Fellas

Chris