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After my last track weekend last week, it was time to take my 996 to it's storage facility. So stopped by the ethanol free station with my friend and put in some seafoam for the winter. His gt3 looks great.
Oil change today. Driven DT40 5w40 again with NAPA Gold filter. [LN Engr spin on adapter.] I think I'm getting too old for this I used to love doing my own changes, but this car, and advancing age, taxes my abilities. This change I did at home with ramps, and I found the hard way that the oil drains a lot faster than my fancy oil drain pan / recycle container can handle. After the change was complete I got out the Bix Driveway Cleaner and a stiff broom to scrub it down. I've had more than enough fun for today.
Your killing me, it’s all right there, lol. I’m guessing you are lower than stock. I hope to be soon, but at stock height, it’s the easiest oil change of any car I’ve ever owned. I have two identical 8qt pans I put next to each other on a piece of cardboard and it it keeps spillage to a minimum. I share your choice of spin on filter and DT40 though, so kudos there and for doing it yourself, keep it up
After my last track weekend last week, it was time to take my 996 to it's storage facility. So stopped by the ethanol free station with my friend and put in some seafoam for the winter. His gt3 looks great.
I wish I knew of an ethanol free station of 92+ octane fuel. I can find ethanol free OK, only its 87 octane. I think you are in Washington state, as am I. Where did I you fuel up this time?
I was able to get a little done this weekend. Cleaned the MAF sensor last night. I took the car for a short local cruise this morning after the roads dried off from the morning shower. Then I put the car on the Quickjacks and drained the crankcase and the transaxle. New fluids make the old girl happy. I guess new fluids make me happy too.
Doing some reading about the engine compartment fan and how it works I found out mine seems to run way more than it should. This prompted me to take a look at the sensor. On my 03 C4S it should be between the intake runners on the right side. It wasn’t where it was supposed to be. I dug around and found it hanging down in quite a bit closer to the engine than it is supposed to be.
I pulled the grommet out and disconnected the sensor to make it fit easier back into the grommet, but that made it harder to put the sensor in the grommet back where it belongs. A little lubricant did help, but it was a very snug fit.
Glad I finally found out that isn’t normal. I have been driving it all summer that way.
I wish I knew of an ethanol free station of 92+ octane fuel. I can find ethanol free OK, only its 87 octane. I think you are in Washington state, as am I. Where did I you fuel up this time?
Oil change today. Driven DT40 5w40 again with NAPA Gold filter. [LN Engr spin on adapter.] I think I'm getting too old for this I used to love doing my own changes, but this car, and advancing age, taxes my abilities. This change I did at home with ramps, and I found the hard way that the oil drains a lot faster than my fancy oil drain pan / recycle container can handle. After the change was complete I got out the Bix Driveway Cleaner and a stiff broom to scrub it down. I've had more than enough fun for today.
What is that jack holding up? Also, when using ramps for your oil change, make sure you also lift the front so the engine is level when draining and filling the oil! And, yes - the oil comes out fast and splashes...if it's hot, watch out - you can get some nice burns or worse yet get it in your eyes... Phwew - these cars are deadly!
Doing some reading about the engine compartment fan and how it works I found out mine seems to run way more than it should. This prompted me to take a look at the sensor. On my 03 C4S it should be between the intake runners on the right side. It wasn’t where it was supposed to be. I dug around and found it hanging down in quite a bit closer to the engine than it is supposed to be.
I pulled the grommet out and disconnected the sensor to make it fit easier back into the grommet, but that made it harder to put the sensor in the grommet back where it belongs. A little lubricant did help, but it was a very snug fit.
Glad I finally found out that isn’t normal. I have been driving it all summer that way.
FYI
The grommet goes on the intake manifold first, then you pop the sensor into it.
Bought it Friday, spent $1,000 at Suncoast on Saturday, paint correction and polished on Sunday. Next is wheel refurbishing, including color change to Satin Platinum for a little contrast.
Bought it Friday, spent $1,000 at Suncoast on Saturday, paint correction and polished on Sunday. Next is wheel refurbishing, including color change to Satin Platinum for a little contrast.
Congratulations and it looks great! How about some specs/details and interior pics?
Congratulations and it looks great! How about some specs/details and interior pics?
Of course. It's a 6-sp '99 with 88k miles. LN Eng. IMSB was completed @ 77k miles by S Car Go in San Rafael, CA. It has OEM Litronic Xenons but I don't see them on the build sheet so one of the prior owners must have added them. Interior is in great shape. There's a tiny hole in the rear passenger side seat, the size of a grain of rice. Here are some interior pics from the prior owner. I'll post some more once cleaned up. I've already remove the Pep-Boys style pedals and awaiting OEM rubber from Suncoast.
09-29-2019, 05:08 PM
I used to love doing my own changes, but this car, and advancing age, taxes my abilities. This change I did at home with ramps, and I found the hard way that the oil drains a lot faster than my fancy oil drain pan / recycle container can handle. After the change was complete I got out the Bix Driveway Cleaner and a stiff broom to scrub it down. I've had more than enough fun for today. 
chet...I remember my first oil change!
