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Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

08-06-2013, 06:36 PM

Replies: 2

996/997

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Posted By jkubiak14

996/997

Yes, it appears that way. The difference between the 996 and 997 is very noticeable both cosmetically and mechanically. Some unwarry buyers are getting the 996 and don't realize the 997 was available...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

08-05-2013, 05:52 PM

Replies: 9

New 997 owner

Views: 1,909

Posted By jkubiak14

Great Car

The car looks fantastic. Upgrades are certainly a personal preference. I tend to prefer keeping thinds as stock as possible. Are those 18 inch wheels? The 19's may fill in the wheel wells better but...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

08-05-2013, 05:20 PM

Replies: 2

996/997

Views: 669

Posted By jkubiak14

996/997

I have noticed that many dealers are selling 996's referring it as a 2005 model. Does anyone know if Porsche offered the both the 996 and the 997 as a 2005 model or are these dealers misinforming...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

11-12-2012, 05:32 AM

Replies: 2

Lower Rear Control Arms

Views: 851

Posted By jkubiak14

Thank you for the reply Kurt, The repair shop...

Thank you for the reply Kurt,
The repair shop in Kingman AZ did send my car out for a four wheel allignment after replacing the rear lower control arms. A little pricey at $279, almost double the...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

11-11-2012, 03:26 PM

Replies: 2

Lower Rear Control Arms

Views: 851

Posted By jkubiak14

Lower Rear Control Arms

On a recent drive to Las Vegas NV from Chicago IL in my 2005 Porsche 997, I hit what appeared to be a poorly repaired pothole on I-40 about 50 miles East of Kingman AZ at 80 MPH. The car seemed to...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

02-13-2012, 07:31 AM

Replies: 1

Starting Issues

Views: 646

Posted By jkubiak14

Starting Issues

Turning the ignition key in an effort to start my 2005 997, I got the dreaded clicking sound indicating not enough current to engage or turn the starter motor. I was fortunate enough to get the front...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

01-14-2012, 03:54 PM

Replies: 3

Front Trunk Lid Open

Views: 1,367

Posted By jkubiak14

Thanks to everyone for all the responses. They...

Thanks to everyone for all the responses. They helped me solve the mystery of the open trunk lid problem. I usually carry the key in my pocket because I do not have any special fobs or other keys...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

01-07-2012, 07:33 AM

Replies: 3

Front Trunk Lid Open

Views: 1,367

Posted By jkubiak14

Thank you for the response FPB111. I never had...

Thank you for the response FPB111. I never had the latch release while driving. Sounds like that could be a dangerous situation. I will certainly give your suggestion a try. I am finding that the...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

01-06-2012, 04:01 PM

Replies: 3

Front Trunk Lid Open

Views: 1,367

Posted By jkubiak14

Front Trunk Lid Open

I purchased a 2005 Carrera2 997 about three months ago and have experienced finding the front trunk lid open when going down to the garage. I am positive I left the lid shut when exiting the car, but...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

11-14-2011, 07:17 AM

Replies: 4

Discharged battery

Views: 1,198

Posted By jkubiak14

Rrrockhound and FPB111: Thanks for the advice...

Rrrockhound and FPB111:
Thanks for the advice and the information. I certainly don't want to make jumping the battery a habit. The battery maintainer is a good idea. Is there a test to determine if...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

11-13-2011, 12:18 PM

Replies: 4

Discharged battery

Views: 1,198

Posted By jkubiak14

Discharged battery

As I approached my 2005 Carrera with key in hand I realized the remote door opener was not opening the door. I used the key manually to get the door opened and noticed the interior courtesy lights...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

11-05-2011, 08:17 AM

Replies: 3

Climate Control Temp Dial

Views: 1,158

Posted By jkubiak14

Thanks for the response Mark Howard. I will look...

Thanks for the response Mark Howard. I will look into the black marker idea. I just have to be careful not to make it look worse. Replacement of the entire module would be the ideal soluton, but...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

11-01-2011, 06:09 AM

Replies: 3

Climate Control Temp Dial

Views: 1,158

Posted By jkubiak14

Climate Control Temp Dial

I recently acquired a 2005 (997) Carrera with 33K miles on the oddometer. I noticed that the black surface of the TEMP control dial seems to be peeling or chipping off, revealing the white surface...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

04-01-2010, 09:17 PM

Replies: 10

Front Crankshaft Seal

Views: 2,013

Posted By jkubiak14

Interesting concept Pacific. There is so much to...

Interesting concept Pacific. There is so much to learn about these cars. I started following the 911 over 40 years ago when I was stationed in Germany for 18 months. A facinating automobile to say...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

03-31-2010, 10:09 AM

Replies: 10

Front Crankshaft Seal

Views: 2,013

Posted By jkubiak14

Thank you FPB. I have read that somewhere else as...

Thank you FPB. I have read that somewhere else as well. I hope that is all it is. At times the odor is pretty strong when I pull in the garage at night and I look to see if there is any smoke coming...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

03-29-2010, 09:18 PM

Replies: 10

Front Crankshaft Seal

Views: 2,013

Posted By jkubiak14

Thanks Jamikast for the reply. My 996 is the...

Thanks Jamikast for the reply. My 996 is the plain version no turbo or GT. No visual dripping on my garage floor and it is a daily driver. My Indy told me that any slight dripping was blowing away as...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

03-28-2010, 09:03 PM

Replies: 10

Front Crankshaft Seal

Views: 2,013

Posted By jkubiak14

He Wayne thanks for the reply. I had the work...

He Wayne thanks for the reply. I had the work done by a local Indy. I would'a made it worse if I tried the DIY thing. Hope it stays working for awhile as it started making noises at around 25K....

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

03-26-2010, 07:25 AM

Replies: 10

Front Crankshaft Seal

Views: 2,013

Posted By jkubiak14

Thanks for the reply. I am sure that the window...

Thanks for the reply. I am sure that the window design contributes to lowering the coefficient drag. Juat thought the wear factor should be lower. I test drove the new Genisis coupe and was surprised...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

03-25-2010, 09:46 PM

Replies: 10

Front Crankshaft Seal

Views: 2,013

Posted By jkubiak14

Front Crankshaft Seal

Just had my Front Crankshaft Seal replaced today. I was wondering if that is a common problem. 2001 996 Carrera with 32K miles. There was some seepage outlining the shape of the seal but no leaks on...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

12-04-2009, 09:20 PM

Replies: 14

coolant leak

Views: 3,776

Posted By jkubiak14

Thanks for the help guys. I think I've learned a...

Thanks for the help guys. I think I've learned a good lesson here. In short the warranty company keeps the Indy honest. It seems it is a well equiped shop with some knowledgeable people but their...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

12-02-2009, 09:05 PM

Replies: 14

coolant leak

Views: 3,776

Posted By jkubiak14

Final total tab for the coolant tank came to...

Final total tab for the coolant tank came to $463. My share was only 75 bux. A 300 dollar difference from the original quote. Funny how prices dropped when the warranty came into the picture. Has me...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

11-25-2009, 09:19 PM

Replies: 14

coolant leak

Views: 3,776

Posted By jkubiak14

Thanks Eric. Waiting on the parts now. Still...

Thanks Eric. Waiting on the parts now. Still driving the car and watching the coolant level closely. They gave me a gallon of coolant to carry with me along with my funnel. Should be good unless the...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

11-24-2009, 09:08 PM

Replies: 14

coolant leak

Views: 3,776

Posted By jkubiak14

Eric, Seems high to me too. Maxcare has a $75...

Eric,
Seems high to me too. Maxcare has a $75 deductible and limits labor at $80 per hour. Indy quoted me 3.2 hours labor @ $115 per hour. I know the tank, coolant, cap, and hose can't cost the...

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

11-24-2009, 10:43 AM

Replies: 14

coolant leak

Views: 3,776

Posted By jkubiak14

Yup it is cracked. Independent want $766 to...

Yup it is cracked. Independent want $766 to replace coolant tank, parts and labor. Time to test out my extended MaxCare warranty.

Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum

11-24-2009, 07:39 AM

Replies: 14

coolant leak

Views: 3,776

Posted By jkubiak14

cracked tank

thank you for the response. I checked the tank this morning and the coolant level is showing at the minimum mark. I check the oil and collant at least once a week. It did go down a little since my...

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