Parking bulb replacement and leaves in the radiator
11-11-2009, 03:27 AM
#18
Three Wheelin'
Bulbs are $5 from Pelican by the way. I bought a half dozen to spread out the shipping cost. They burn out too quickly, but like you say at least they're easy to change....and they look cool.
11-11-2009, 10:12 AM
#20
And while you're in a cleaning kind of mood, check the front and rear drains and clean those out too. If the car has ever been stored outdoors, they will probably be full of crap.
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11-11-2009, 02:53 PM
#23
Rennlist Member
After having taken my bumper off with the frunk closed (latch jammed shut), I can take it off and on with my eyes closed. There is nothing like getting to that last step where you have to rip the bumper off the mounts you can't unscrew with the frunk closed. Just pull it till it pops off, talk about cringing.
11-11-2009, 03:18 PM
#24
Race Director
This evening I decided to tackle the task of replacing a burnt out parking light bulb that resides in the main headlight assembly.
Now since I've had a Porsche since 2002 I've grown used to seemingly simple tasks taking me an entire evening...
Wow was a I pleasantly surprised when I found that I was able to replace that little light in less than 5 minutes! It was pretty cool how the entire assembly just slid right out of the car and gave me access to the lights. I thought I was going to have to go into a contortionist pose and snake my arms through the fenders while sitting in the trunk to do this job.
Between the oil change, brake caliper flush, and now bulb replacement, Porsche is beginning to lose their reputation (in my own eyes of course) of being a difficult vehicle for the home garage mechanic to maintain.
Now on to the leaves...
When I was walking up to my car the other day I noticed a bunch of leaves in the radiator intakes. Since I was working on it I decided to stick the vacuum hose in there this evening. What a surprise that there were SO MANY leaves in there. I'm glad the temperatures haven't been that warm because I can just imagine how bad the ventilation could have gotten with all that blockage!
Just another happy day in 996 land!
PS - if you're wondering, I had to purchase the bulb (H6W) at the dealership as I couldn't find it elsewhere and I didn't want to wait for mail order. $15 - not cheap but not all that bad.
Now since I've had a Porsche since 2002 I've grown used to seemingly simple tasks taking me an entire evening...
Wow was a I pleasantly surprised when I found that I was able to replace that little light in less than 5 minutes! It was pretty cool how the entire assembly just slid right out of the car and gave me access to the lights. I thought I was going to have to go into a contortionist pose and snake my arms through the fenders while sitting in the trunk to do this job.
Between the oil change, brake caliper flush, and now bulb replacement, Porsche is beginning to lose their reputation (in my own eyes of course) of being a difficult vehicle for the home garage mechanic to maintain.
Now on to the leaves...
When I was walking up to my car the other day I noticed a bunch of leaves in the radiator intakes. Since I was working on it I decided to stick the vacuum hose in there this evening. What a surprise that there were SO MANY leaves in there. I'm glad the temperatures haven't been that warm because I can just imagine how bad the ventilation could have gotten with all that blockage!
Just another happy day in 996 land!
PS - if you're wondering, I had to purchase the bulb (H6W) at the dealership as I couldn't find it elsewhere and I didn't want to wait for mail order. $15 - not cheap but not all that bad.
Here's a pic of my 02 Boxster's passenger side radiator trash load. This car has had its radiators/AC condensors cleaned of trash now at least 3 times.
Sincerely,
Macster.
Last edited by Macster; 04-03-2010 at 09:55 PM.
