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Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-11-2007, 06:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,114
Posted By slbates
Did you try Sunset Porsche in Oregon? MAF from...

Did you try Sunset Porsche in Oregon? MAF from local dealer was over $450. Sunset price was about $250. I have used them for several parts inlcuding significant savings on rotors. Coolant tank...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-10-2007, 06:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,021
Posted By slbates
Ignition swsitch. I am on number 3. Very easy...

Ignition swsitch. I am on number 3. Very easy to replace in about 10 minutes. I keep a spare and a minature screwdriver in the door bin. If you replace yourself, disconnect the battery for at...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 01-08-2007, 10:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,846
Posted By slbates
Just don't let a 2-year old hold your cell phone...

Just don't let a 2-year old hold your cell phone while driving with "the lid off", even if the windows are up. When my son was almost 2 he tossed it out of the car. He loved the targa and hated it...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 01-02-2007, 11:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,404
Posted By slbates
I would try to get it fixed now. It is entirely...

I would try to get it fixed now. It is entirely possible the the "beating" may result in stress risers that will propogate into a crack later. Only time and the number of thermo stress cycles will...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 12-11-2006, 10:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,049
Posted By slbates
2001-preset 996 with Blizzaks 1996-2001 911SC

2001-preset 996 with Blizzaks
1996-2001 911SC
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-10-2006, 04:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,711
Posted By slbates
Mark is correct. I replaced all of the chains...

Mark is correct. I replaced all of the chains and ramps on my SC at about tne same mileage. The old chains were stretched a bit. My left tensioner (not pressure fed) was leaking just like yours so...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 12-01-2006, 05:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,524
Posted By slbates
I run 17" Blizzaks on my 996 for the winter. ...

I run 17" Blizzaks on my 996 for the winter. When the temps get down to around the mid30's my 18" Contis get real greasy. I have run Pirelli for about 3 years but prefer the Blizzaks dur to their...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-27-2006, 09:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,538
Posted By slbates
I replaced my coolant tank last year. Not a big...

I replaced my coolant tank last year. Not a big task, but a pain in the a$$. Don't forget to replace the spring clamps with the screw type clamps. I had one that was leaking when I changed out...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-17-2006, 07:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,598
Posted By slbates
Good idea to trailer the car. Do not try to...

Good idea to trailer the car. Do not try to start the car. The failed separator can allow huge amounts of oil to be sucked into the engine...over a quart in a half mile. I would highly recommend...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 10-16-2006, 06:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,608
Posted By slbates
Have someone check the TSB's. When the E46...

Have someone check the TSB's. When the E46 series was brand new I bough a new one and had a similar problem when it was less than a year old. Tech Talk guy (from the magazine) diagnosed via e-mail...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-01-2006, 12:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,770
Posted By slbates
Thanks all. I plan to tackle this next weekend. ...

Thanks all. I plan to tackle this next weekend.

Vu, how long did it take you to do the rears?
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-29-2006, 10:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,770
Posted By slbates
Thanks. Good thing I have FIOS. Bad thing is I...

Thanks. Good thing I have FIOS. Bad thing is I now need to buy a spring compressor.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-29-2006, 08:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,770
Posted By slbates
996 rear shocks

Anyone her know if you can change the rear shocks on a 996 without using a spring compressor? Any tips, tricks? I changed them on my previous 911, but it had torsion bars not coilovers.

Thanks
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 09-13-2006, 05:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,940
Posted By slbates
I agree with the others, we have many goods shops...

I agree with the others, we have many goods shops around here. I personally have used ASG for the past 10 years.

ASG knows the newer cars and has the factory PST, special tools, etc. to work on...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-07-2006, 05:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,595
Posted By slbates
I have used a 911 for a daily driver for over 10...

I have used a 911 for a daily driver for over 10 years. Five of those in a 911SC. A 911 will be more expensive to drive to maintain, but a lot more fun.

Suggestions:

Buy good winter tires and...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 08-21-2006, 11:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,156
Posted By slbates
996 ROW M030 Ride Height

Anyone here have a ROW M030 suspension? If so, what is your ride height measured from the garage floor to the fender lip (front and rear)?

Thanks
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 08-17-2006, 10:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,233
Posted By slbates
It's a good thing the internet didn't exist...

It's a good thing the internet didn't exist during the chain tensioner /valve guide/head stud problems of the past. The trolls love to play.

When I started looking for a used 911 in 1995, I...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 08-16-2006, 06:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,627
Posted By slbates
Rick: A good possibility to cause oil...

Rick:

A good possibility to cause oil hydro-lock is a failed oil separator...the engine will ingest a huge amount of oil thru the intake.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 08-15-2006, 11:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,110
Posted By slbates
In the July 1998 der Vorganger has a tech bit by...

In the July 1998 der Vorganger has a tech bit by Steve Grosekemper discussing the loose steering wheel for 74-89 911's. Two sleeves are available: the original plastic style sleeve; or a steel one...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 08-09-2006, 06:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,458
Posted By slbates
Frankie: Before I bought the 996 back in...

Frankie:

Before I bought the 996 back in 2001, I was ready to pull the trigger on a very nice arena red 993 at a local porsche dealership. I was driving the SC at the time and they wouldn't even...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 08-07-2006, 11:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,740
Posted By slbates
I use a dial indicator to chech them when I...

I use a dial indicator to chech them when I install them. I replaced all 4 on my 996 and all of the genuine porsche rotors had less than a thousandth of runout. Many years ago I returned several...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 07-31-2006, 06:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,893
Posted By slbates
Jim: What size rims did you have the rear...

Jim:

What size rims did you have the rear tires on, 10 inch or 11 inch wide? My stock 18's are 10 inches. Did the tires rub on the 996 narrow body?

Thanks
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 07-22-2006, 11:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,439
Posted By slbates
I drove my 911SC daily for 5 years before buying...

I drove my 911SC daily for 5 years before buying my 99 996 in 2001. From my experience, the 996 is better as a daily driver and is quite a bit cheaper as far as maintenance goes. There are several...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 07-18-2006, 06:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,306
Posted By slbates
Dealers (not drug) The Good Several...

Dealers (not drug)

The Good

Several years ago I had great service on my 911SC at Heishman’s (now Arlington Porsche). Honest, open and fair.

Believe it or not, I had great service at Koon’s...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 07-14-2006, 10:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 985
Posted By slbates
401 powered. The 401 had forged crank and rods...

401 powered. The 401 had forged crank and rods good for about 6-7k rpms with the internal oil line to number 8. My car also had forged pistons, ported heads, titanium retainers, lakewood...
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