I tried using the Kiwi polish on my shifter and didn't have much luck. While there is _some_ improvement it still looks pretty worn out. Is the Kiwi show polish the right product to use? Thanks...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...4c1ef20048.jpg
Shifter before


https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...82d1c29eeb.jpg
Kiwi polish kit that I used


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Shifter after

That looks....ummmm...well used! I had nowhere near that amount of nicks and scratches. You've got to admit that it did work somewhat to dress it up. Like I said, I used the black Kiwi paste shoe polish. After my second and third coats, it polished up nicely. Looks like you might need to budget for a replacement shifter knob soon.

Thanks for the quick reply.. Yeah, it's definitely "used"..:) I was mainly inquiring to make sure I was using the right product. I'll give it a few more coats as there was some improvement after the first application.

Tried the Kiwi polish on the seat bolsters and it worked like a charm. Applied a couple coats and and no signs of it rubbing off after a few weeks of usehttps://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...f9bc7f3ff7.jpg

Before
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...1b46a06385.jpg

After

Thanks for everyone' input, this is amazing!
 

Hey folks,
Well I finally got my dream car and it only took 51 years :) 1999 911 Carrera with 99,000 miles, great condition and I am now knocking away at little things here and there. I am amazed at the information given and appreciate every little thing that has been added to this forum from the simple DIY to "I better take it to my tech...." I have learned so much that I could not get elsewhere with such ease. Thanks for making my dream not a nightmare $$$$$$.

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Agreed. I have the same year manufacture and birth and same goal finally attained. Enjoy

I suggest adding https://www.porsche.com/all/media/pd...SA_KATALOG.pdf to the parts diagram section of OP and autohausaz to the Where To Buy Parts section. The pdf is searchable. Autohausaz only had ~50% of 996 parts I looked for but had best prices by a good margin on many of them and free shipping over $48.

This should be added to the list: A/C and Heat Blowing Foam Repair:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...c-works-3.html

Also add this method:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ent-issue.html

Shift into reverse?
 

OK - Stupid question time. Is there any trick to getting my 2000 Carerra 4 into reverse? The manual says to hold the clutch in for a few seconds. Sometimes that works, but often not. I've tried turning the car off and back on, shifting it through the gears, holding clutch in for 30 seconds. Nothing consistently works. Am I just an idiot? Is there a way to get rid of that delay?

I have zero problems getting into reverse.
You could try changing the transmission fluid. I used OEM fluid when I did mine, but there are a couple other fluids that I see people recommend as well.
You could try going into 1st and rock the car forward a little to see if it slips in.
Just to be sure, you are pushing the stick all the way to the left, overcoming the stiff spring that makes it a big effort to go into reverse, right? You are not doing user error in muscling up to move the stick to the left.

Sometimes people have problems going into 1st, but that usually happens more at cold temps. I do not think I have heard anyone having problems going into reverse. I have never heard about holding the clutch in for 30 seconds.
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Do you have an aftermarket shifter? I had to get my short shifter aligned correctly to get proper shifts. There is a tool you can buy for a few bucks to get your shifter alignment correct. You could have issues with your shifter cables as well. They could be getting worn depending on mileage on your car. People have changed cables to improve shift feel.
The transmission mount is also another weak point. I changed my engine mounts, and they were beyond shot. My transmission mount is on my to-do list.

Sometimes you have to double clutch to get into reverse. Push in clutch and try reverse. If it doesn't go, let up on clutch and then push in the clutch again, then try reverse again.

Flakey Oil Pressure Gauge
 

Since having my IMS changed every now and then the oil pressure gauge drops to zero (and warning light comes on) and then it comes right back to normal. There is no change to tone of engine and no oil leaking. Seems like a loose wire on sending unit. Is the sending unit replacement difficult or require special equipment? My car is 04 Carrera. Any help appreciated.

Thanks,
Gaines

Oil pressure sensor are known for going out, easy to change and you find it above your # 6 coil, sensor has to wires.