List of common FAQ/fixes/issues etc.
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Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
List of common FAQ/fixes/issues etc.
This list is work in progress for now. I'll update and build it up as time goes on. Please send me your proposed links and topics in this thread or just PM me.
Thanks to all Contributors!! -> DTMiller, Cuda911, DBJoe996, alpine003, jasper, sjg1138
Common Issues and FAQ
Buyer’s Guides
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...diligence.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...he-dealer.html
Goo in oil filler tube
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...to-my-oil.html
Different IMSB Remedies
LN retrofit bearing
http://imsretrofit.com/ims-retrofit-procedure-overview/
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...t-bearing.html
IMS solution http://theimssolution.com/
FVD bearing https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...w-release.html
Oh No, White smoke at startup!
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-start-up.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...st-thread.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...questions.html
Coolant and Coolant Tank
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...k-leaking.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...t-leaking.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...olant-why.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...level-and.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...w-airlift.html
Water Pump
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-or-metal.html
Key Fob Not Working
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...t-working.html
Radio Issues
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...installed.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...s-in-here.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...o-install.html
Alarm - Why no audible confirmation?
https://rennlist.com/forums/11292509-post26.html
Sunroof has a mind of its own?
https://rennlist.com/forums/11293141-post30.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/11300414-post31.html
Trunk/Frunk Release Cable
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...e-measure.html
Window doesn’t drop
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...door-open.html
Convertible Top Issues:
https://sites.google.com/site/mikefo...andrcenternuts
http://www.welton-village.org.uk/porschesofttopp.pdf
http://images.wikia.com/boxster/imag...Canvas_R_R.pdf
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...t-a-997-a.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...more-pics.html
Hitch:
http://www.willwoodsystem.com/
Horn:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-problems.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...orns-pics.html
Water Leak:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...o-cabin-2.html
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...cowl-info.html
http://www.renntech.org/forums/topic...43#entry181443
Spoiler:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...r-spoiler.html
http://www.renntech.org/forums/tutor...-rear-spoiler/
Lubricating https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...y-rebuild.html
Cup Holders:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...CUP_HOLDER.pdf
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:292359
Cruise Control:
https://rennlist.com/forums/964-foru...l-failure.html
http://workshop-manuals.com/porsche/...ce_and_repair/
Sun Visor
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...r-lid-fix.html
Air vents blowing Foam Repair:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...c-works-3.html
Upgrades
Suspension
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-or-sways.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ein-b6-b8.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...eplacment.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...nsion-kit.html
Exhaust
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...e-install.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...placement.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...dyno-pics.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...er-delete.html
Short Shifter
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...y-996-c4s.html
Short Shifter DIY instruction http://www.bmracing.com/bmnew/pdf/45135.pdf
Clutch Booster Spring Delete
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...matically.html
Single DIN radio install https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...lkthrough.html
Lights
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...did-searc.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ns-please.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...eadlights.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...aillights.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...aillights.html
Xenon bulbs https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...non-bulbs.html
Motor Mounts
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ns-needed.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...dorsement.html
Radar:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...r-dummies.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...rt-9500ix.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...tallation.html
Center Console:
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...also-pics.html
Radiator Protection (Mesh):
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...protector.html
Relocating Heat/AC Controls
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ke-it-out.html
Engine Ground Strap
http://www.renntech.org/forums/topic...trap-location/
DIYs
Where to get Parts
www.sunsetimports.com
www.suncoastporsche.com
www.pelicanparts.com
www.ecstuning.com
Parts Diagram
http://www.autoatlanta.com/
How to jack up 996
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ck-stands.html
Changing the Oil:
http://www.renntech.org/forums/tutor...-instructions/
Transmission Fluid
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ual-996-a.html
Changing the Belt:
http://www.renntech.org/forums/tutor...-polyrib-belt/
Coolant Flush
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...pump-tips.html
Window Regulator
http://www.bombaydigital.com/boxster/projects/window/
Sticky Gas Pedal Fix
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...oved-feel.html
Brake Pad and Rotor
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-tutorial.html
Brake Fluid Flush
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...e-bleeder.html
Ignition Switch Issue
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...mechanism.html
Spark Plugs and Tubes
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...a-1999-c2.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...placement.html
Radiator Cleaning
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...radiators.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Um-h2aUJHY4[/ame] ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Um-h2aUJHY4
Battery Replacement
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...questions.html
Engine Rebuild/Refresh
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...res-later.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ad-repair.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/rennlist...-of-these.html
MISC.
Used Oil Analysis
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ysis-here.html
TFIWWP (This FAQ Is Worthless Without Pics)
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...s-of-them.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...s-in-here.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...snow-pics.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ll.html’
Thanks to all Contributors!! -> DTMiller, Cuda911, DBJoe996, alpine003, jasper, sjg1138
Common Issues and FAQ
Buyer’s Guides
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...diligence.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...he-dealer.html
Goo in oil filler tube
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...to-my-oil.html
Different IMSB Remedies
LN retrofit bearing
http://imsretrofit.com/ims-retrofit-procedure-overview/
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...t-bearing.html
IMS solution http://theimssolution.com/
FVD bearing https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...w-release.html
Oh No, White smoke at startup!
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-start-up.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...st-thread.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...questions.html
Coolant and Coolant Tank
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...k-leaking.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...t-leaking.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...olant-why.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...level-and.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...w-airlift.html
Water Pump
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-or-metal.html
Key Fob Not Working
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...t-working.html
Radio Issues
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...installed.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...s-in-here.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...o-install.html
Alarm - Why no audible confirmation?
https://rennlist.com/forums/11292509-post26.html
Sunroof has a mind of its own?
https://rennlist.com/forums/11293141-post30.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/11300414-post31.html
Trunk/Frunk Release Cable
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...e-measure.html
Window doesn’t drop
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...door-open.html
Convertible Top Issues:
https://sites.google.com/site/mikefo...andrcenternuts
http://www.welton-village.org.uk/porschesofttopp.pdf
http://images.wikia.com/boxster/imag...Canvas_R_R.pdf
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...t-a-997-a.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...more-pics.html
Hitch:
http://www.willwoodsystem.com/
Horn:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-problems.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...orns-pics.html
Water Leak:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...o-cabin-2.html
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...cowl-info.html
http://www.renntech.org/forums/topic...43#entry181443
Spoiler:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...r-spoiler.html
http://www.renntech.org/forums/tutor...-rear-spoiler/
Lubricating https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...y-rebuild.html
Cup Holders:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...CUP_HOLDER.pdf
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:292359
Cruise Control:
https://rennlist.com/forums/964-foru...l-failure.html
http://workshop-manuals.com/porsche/...ce_and_repair/
Sun Visor
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...r-lid-fix.html
Air vents blowing Foam Repair:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...c-works-3.html
Upgrades
Suspension
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-or-sways.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ein-b6-b8.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...eplacment.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...nsion-kit.html
Exhaust
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...e-install.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...placement.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...dyno-pics.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...er-delete.html
Short Shifter
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...y-996-c4s.html
Short Shifter DIY instruction http://www.bmracing.com/bmnew/pdf/45135.pdf
Clutch Booster Spring Delete
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...matically.html
Single DIN radio install https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...lkthrough.html
Lights
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...did-searc.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ns-please.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...eadlights.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...aillights.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...aillights.html
Xenon bulbs https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...non-bulbs.html
Motor Mounts
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ns-needed.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...dorsement.html
Radar:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...r-dummies.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...rt-9500ix.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...tallation.html
Center Console:
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...also-pics.html
Radiator Protection (Mesh):
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...protector.html
Relocating Heat/AC Controls
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ke-it-out.html
Engine Ground Strap
http://www.renntech.org/forums/topic...trap-location/
DIYs
Where to get Parts
www.sunsetimports.com
www.suncoastporsche.com
www.pelicanparts.com
www.ecstuning.com
Parts Diagram
http://www.autoatlanta.com/
How to jack up 996
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ck-stands.html
Changing the Oil:
http://www.renntech.org/forums/tutor...-instructions/
Transmission Fluid
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ual-996-a.html
Changing the Belt:
http://www.renntech.org/forums/tutor...-polyrib-belt/
Coolant Flush
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...pump-tips.html
Window Regulator
http://www.bombaydigital.com/boxster/projects/window/
Sticky Gas Pedal Fix
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...oved-feel.html
Brake Pad and Rotor
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-tutorial.html
Brake Fluid Flush
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...e-bleeder.html
Ignition Switch Issue
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...mechanism.html
Spark Plugs and Tubes
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...a-1999-c2.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...placement.html
Radiator Cleaning
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...radiators.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Um-h2aUJHY4[/ame] ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Um-h2aUJHY4
Battery Replacement
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...questions.html
Engine Rebuild/Refresh
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...res-later.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ad-repair.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/rennlist...-of-these.html
MISC.
Used Oil Analysis
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ysis-here.html
TFIWWP (This FAQ Is Worthless Without Pics)
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...s-of-them.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...s-in-here.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...snow-pics.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ll.html’
Last edited by Ahsai; 07-21-2019 at 04:05 AM.
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PorscheSugarOnMe (04-18-2021)
#3
You need to add a few more including:
"What color to paint my caliper?"
"Can you use Home Depot Behr interior paint to paint interior Porsche parts?"
etc...
But in all honesty, that would be a great idea and a way to reduce the clutter some of us guys been seeing over and over again on here.
"What color to paint my caliper?"
"Can you use Home Depot Behr interior paint to paint interior Porsche parts?"
etc...
But in all honesty, that would be a great idea and a way to reduce the clutter some of us guys been seeing over and over again on here.
#4
Rennlist Member
I think a Google doc would probably be easy enough to use. I'm not at home. I will post what I had started working on when I get there. Or just use this thread to have people propose content and then edit the first post to include worthwhile contributions. To be useful it will need to have the information in the first post where it can be found right away. If the perfect post on a topic is post #56 in the thread it might as well be on page 17 of the forum.
#5
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
LOL, I think all topics are welcome as long as there are interests. I also want this to be a collaboration so people can suggest new contents/links and get involved.
BTW, I think adding quality links will be the starting point. If people want to write about a specific topic, that can be added to the list as well.
BTW, I think adding quality links will be the starting point. If people want to write about a specific topic, that can be added to the list as well.
#6
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
I think a Google doc would probably be easy enough to use. I'm not at home. I will post what I had started working on when I get there. Or just use this thread to have people propose content and then edit the first post to include worthwhile contributions. To be useful it will need to have the information in the first post where it can be found right away. If the perfect post on a topic is post #56 in the thread it might as well be on page 17 of the forum.
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#9
Race Director
Here's a link to my post regarding relocating the engine cover release cable.
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...e-measure.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...e-measure.html
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SARNODUDE (05-21-2023)
#10
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
Here's a link to my post regarding relocating the engine cover release cable.
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...e-measure.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...e-measure.html
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Two good sources for DIY technical articles are Renntech and Pelican Parts. Another site I use quite often is the parts diagrams at Auto Atlanta. Really invaluable for looking at how everything goes together along with all the original Porsche part numbers. A while back someone posted the link for the Porsche technical manuals in pdf format and I downloaded all those.
#12
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
Two good sources for DIY technical articles are Renntech and Pelican Parts. Another site I use quite often is the parts diagrams at Auto Atlanta. Really invaluable for looking at how everything goes together along with all the original Porsche part numbers. A while back someone posted the link for the Porsche technical manuals in pdf format and I downloaded all those.
#13
Rennlist Member
At the risk of being imperial, I don't think a general referral elsewhere answer a specific question which is what I think should be the goal of this sort of thread. I do think a link to a pelican parts page on removing the rear mufflers is useful in connection with a discussion of a related topic lime changing plugs.
#14
Race Director
Was thinking the same, DT. Lets keep this thread to SPECIFIC items. Specific questions that are common for 996's, and specific answers or direct links to the answers.