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Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

04-05-2013, 09:41 AM

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99Cabriolet Slow closing top

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Posted By bosalls5

99Cabriolet Slow closing top

I was getting ready for some top down weather oiling the side flaps and hinge joints, etc. I went to close the top from the open position and for the 1st time closing was slow. All of the micro...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

12-12-2011, 07:32 AM

Replies: 4

Cabriolet cover closing

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Posted By bosalls5

I narrowed down my problem to the passenger side...

I narrowed down my problem to the passenger side flap. It was operating too slow to hit the last micro switch. I talked with the local Porche Dealer and they suggested to lube up the guide rails...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

11-29-2011, 03:15 AM

Replies: 4

Cabriolet cover closing

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Posted By bosalls5

Thanks for tips! I hope to find time this...

Thanks for tips! I hope to find time this weekend to check it out.

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

11-28-2011, 08:41 AM

Replies: 4

Cabriolet cover closing

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Posted By bosalls5

Cabriolet cover closing

I have a 99 911 Cabriolet and the issue is with the final stages of cover closing. The last part of the sequence is for the cover to pull down over the top and then the dash light goes out. There...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

09-09-2011, 07:04 AM

Replies: 5

99 Cabriolet

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Posted By bosalls5

99 Cabriolet

I have a 99 Cabriolet and it's time for a new top. I've searched the internet and found different vendors for tops ranging from $700 to $1,600 plus installation. Is the replacement a DIY project?...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

09-17-2010, 07:01 AM

Replies: 4

Tires

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Posted By bosalls5

Silly question I guess. I'll continue to use the...

Silly question I guess. I'll continue to use the Potenza S-02's. Love the car :)

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

09-10-2010, 09:26 AM

Replies: 4

Tires

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Posted By bosalls5

Tires

I have a daily driver '99 996 Cab (84,000 miles) and I'm getting ready for tires. Any recommendations? Anybody using the Falken Ziex 912's?? Thanks

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

03-23-2010, 06:20 PM

Replies: 2

Unlock trunk

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Posted By bosalls5

I called the dealer and they said basically the...

I called the dealer and they said basically the same thing. They recommended pulling the fuse at C3 (row C, 3rd from the left) inserting a wire jumper. Connect a 12v power source to the wire and...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

03-22-2010, 06:25 PM

Replies: 2

Unlock trunk

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Posted By bosalls5

Unlock trunk

I locked my 99 / 911 with the remote key. The car had been sitting and the battery is now dead. I used the key to unlock the door manually but the trunk remains locked. I'm trying to find another...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

05-07-2009, 04:08 PM

Replies: 13

996 engine rebuild

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Posted By bosalls5

In answering the 997 engine into a 996..... the...

In answering the 997 engine into a 996..... the electronics is the expensive part. The 997 are egas meaning electronic gas petal. So if you are already egas it might be worth looking into further. ...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

03-10-2009, 04:26 PM

Replies: 30

Dead 996

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Posted By bosalls5

Sorry about your circumstance. I went through a...

Sorry about your circumstance. I went through a simular life altering experience. I negotitated with my local Porsche dealer (NJ) and agreed to $12,500 factory rebuilt (tax included). It's a...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

03-10-2009, 04:10 PM

Replies: 2

Ready for Tires

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Posted By bosalls5

Ready for Tires

I have a '99 Cab with 77,000 miles (I bought the car with 69,000). On the car right now are the Potenza's SO2's with the rears showing signs of cracking with wear on the inboard sides (normal wear...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

11-21-2008, 05:24 AM

Replies: 8

1999 996 - Looking for problems?

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Posted By bosalls5

Porsche 996 Cabriolet (1999)

:)I bought a 1 owner with complete service records on it's 2nd engine due to an early failure under warranty. I thought I was out of the woods, not so! The car is now on engine #3 (factory...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

07-14-2008, 08:27 AM

Replies: 10

996 Valve Job

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Posted By bosalls5

New engine is in and running like a top! Hope...

New engine is in and running like a top! Hope this is the last of my issues. Thanks again for all your help, Bob A

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

07-14-2008, 08:23 AM

Replies: 11

Fuel Injectors

Views: 1,293

Posted By bosalls5

Engine replacement is now complete. Car runs...

Engine replacement is now complete. Car runs like new! Flywheel / clutch checked out. Install appears to be 1st class. Thanks for all your help. Bob A

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

06-24-2008, 04:41 PM

Replies: 10

996 Valve Job

Views: 2,085

Posted By bosalls5

The dealer through bore scope examination found...

The dealer through bore scope examination found that a pizza...wedge shaped piece broke off the intake valve. Then they followed with...........that is very rare for this to happen. "WE DON'T SEE...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

06-23-2008, 03:24 AM

Replies: 10

996 Valve Job

Views: 2,085

Posted By bosalls5

Everyone including dealer and independents...

Everyone including dealer and independents wouldn't entertain the idea of just fixing the the 1 valve or making the down cylinder good. Since all of the other cylinders were testing out ok I thought...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

06-19-2008, 04:58 PM

Replies: 10

996 Valve Job

Views: 2,085

Posted By bosalls5

996 Valve Job

I'm obsessed with this car (see..fuel injectors). I finally found a local shop that gave me a good base line for fixing my burnt valve. Question..... is the 3.4 / 996 engine worth a valve job /...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

06-19-2008, 08:25 AM

Replies: 11

Fuel Injectors

Views: 1,293

Posted By bosalls5

Final Update: Stuck valve turned into a burnt...

Final Update: Stuck valve turned into a burnt valve (part of the valve is actually missing...pizza wedge). They want $10g's to re-do the head or $13g's for a re-built factory engine (complete w/...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

06-10-2008, 05:08 AM

Replies: 11

Fuel Injectors

Views: 1,293

Posted By bosalls5

Up date: Dr. P scoped the engine out and came up...

Up date: Dr. P scoped the engine out and came up with a bad #3 cylinder looking at a stuck valve / broken spring as the source of my problem. Compression and leak down were very poor...engine is...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

06-04-2008, 03:26 AM

Replies: 11

Fuel Injectors

Views: 1,293

Posted By bosalls5

The code (P1315) is more frequent along with a...

The code (P1315) is more frequent along with a rough idle. The car is drivable and smooth through the gears under normal conditions. I also noticed the 1 exhaust tip is blacker, meaning a rich...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

05-30-2008, 03:50 AM

Replies: 11

Fuel Injectors

Views: 1,293

Posted By bosalls5

Thanks guys! The car runs reasonable well and...

Thanks guys! The car runs reasonable well and the problem seems to be intermitten for now. Just to clarify, I have 99-996 cabriolet with 75,000 miles. Engine was replaced by Porsche under warranty...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

05-23-2008, 06:55 AM

Replies: 9

New 1999 996 owner

Views: 1,454

Posted By bosalls5

I've had a 99 cab as semi daily driver with...

I've had a 99 cab as semi daily driver with 75,000 for 6 months and I love it.

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

05-22-2008, 06:37 PM

Replies: 11

Fuel Injectors

Views: 1,293

Posted By bosalls5

Fuel Injectors

A trouble code came up..#5 injector, can I replace this myself?? Replace the whole bank (3). How would you rate the difficulty?

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

11-06-2007, 10:16 AM

Replies: 0

Black exhaust tip

Views: 1,498

Posted By bosalls5

Black exhaust tip

I'm a new (2nd owner) of a 99 C2 Cabriolet, 70,000 miles. Engine was replaced under warranty in 2001, (55,000 miles +/-). The right exhaust tip shows more carbon (blacker) than the other side. If...

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