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Old 01-29-2010, 05:28 PM
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I finally got around to checking my pollen cabin filters (bought the car last April)and unfortunately found really dirty filters which probably were not changed since the last 30k service in 2000 (18,000 miles of driving since). The good news is that Pelican Parts had them for just $19 each. Since when are Porsche parts inexpensive? I have seen some very high prices for pollen filters even on US cars. This was a very pleasant surprise. I did 'flip' the retainer clip down into no man's land but my wife's eagle eyes found it and her small hand could reach it. Whew!
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I have been pleasantly surprised with the availability and the very reasonable prices on many Porsche parts. I've bought quite a few small obscure parts the last year such as seat screws, blower seal, visor clips, headlight retaining clip??, etc.
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Pollen filters are usually pretty cheap. Its the activated carbon filters that get expensive
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Radio delete plate: $3.69. Awesome purchase!
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The lowest for me was replacement brake & clutch pedal pads - $3.17 from AutohausAZ
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Originally Posted by ilko
Radio delete plate: $3.69. Awesome purchase!
Where from, Details Please......
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I have you all beat! $.17 for a lock washer in my shift linkage that held up my progress for a week!
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The headlight switch light was a pretty cheap fix.
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Originally Posted by H.H.Chinn
The headlight switch light was a pretty cheap fix.
Too bad you had to pull the motor to get to it
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Pollen filter, hmmm - I now I got one but where the heck is it at?! And how do I change? Please don't ask me why I don't know...

Appreciate any advice!

Thanks, Andre'
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RS hood prop $25
Door light switch $10
an aircooled's song in your ear $priceless
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Originally Posted by trophy
Where from, Details Please......
Sunset of course
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Originally Posted by Andre'
Pollen filter, hmmm - I now I got one but where the heck is it at?! And how do I change? Please don't ask me why I don't know...

Appreciate any advice!

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I haven't bothered to look for mine yet either.
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I bought new plastic clips for my door handles from the local dealer who doesn't discount. .52 cents including tax. Cheapest part I've ever bought for any car...I bet it cost more than .52 to get it here from Germany...
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Originally Posted by Andre'
Pollen filter, hmmm - I now I got one but where the heck is it at?! And how do I change? Please don't ask me why I don't know...

Appreciate any advice!

Thanks, Andre'
there are two filters. in the front boot high and up near the windshield on either side. getting their covers back in place can be a bit of a challenge - there is an alignment tab on the filter. take your time and be patient with the covers.


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