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Old 02-03-2019, 01:16 PM
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That electronic dipstick is just about the most stupid thing coming out of Germany.
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When I first bought my Turbo I too thought the e-dipstick was stupid. But now with years of ownership I like being able to check the oil with just a flip of the wand on the steering column. I do wish Porsche had also installed a conventional stick as a backup
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Old 02-03-2019, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by HenryPcar
That electronic dipstick is just about the most stupid thing coming out of Germany.
You think an electronic oil measurement system is stupid?
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Old 02-03-2019, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Carlo_Carrera
...I like being able to check the oil with just a flip of the wand on the steering column. I do wish Porsche had also installed a conventional stick as a backup
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Old 02-03-2019, 02:09 PM
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Only if it works.
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Old 02-03-2019, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by HenryPcar
Only if it works.
If my electronic oil measurement system stops working I'll get it fixed.
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I'm throwing up a link to Powdrnhound's original thread on the dip stick conversion and info on part numbers...

https://rennlist.com/forums/996-turb...onversion.html
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something so reassuring about being able to manually check the oil. but schematics for me are like newer cave paintings. so i'll forever tug the stalk.

that doesn't read right.
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Is this an engine-out mod? When ordering parts should I order the two parts listed above or this list from PH?
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Old 02-19-2019, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by mffarrell
Is this an engine-out mod? When ordering parts should I order the two parts listed above or this list from PH?
You can do this mod by partially lowering the engine a few inches. I listed all the required parts a few years ago in post #8 of the following link:

https://rennlist.com/forums/996-turb...onversion.html
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Old 02-19-2019, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by powdrhound
You can do this mod by partially lowering the engine a few inches. I listed all the required parts a few years ago in post #8 of the following link:

https://rennlist.com/forums/996-turb...onversion.html
Thanks PH!

According to the Sonnen diagram, I should order #s 15, 16, 17,18 and 19. #s Number 15 and 18 are different part #s from yours, and Sonnen indicates that filler tube 996-207-016-70 and seal 999-707-285-40 are incorrect for a GT3 and that I should order filler tube 996-107-150-59 and cap seal 996-107-336-00.
What do you think?
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Originally Posted by powdrhound
You can do this mod by partially lowering the engine a few inches. I listed all the required parts a few years ago in post #8 of the following link:

https://rennlist.com/forums/996-turb...onversion.html
referenced post...

You need #11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. You may not need 0-ring (#12) which I think is part of the cap #11.
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Old 02-19-2019, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mffarrell
Thanks PH!

According to the Sonnen diagram, I should order #s 15, 16, 17,18 and 19. #s Number 15 and 18 are different part #s from yours, and Sonnen indicates that filler tube 996-207-016-70 and seal 999-707-285-40 are incorrect for a GT3 and that I should order filler tube 996-107-150-59 and cap seal 996-107-336-00.
What do you think?
Disregard what is in the Sonnen diagram and order the parts I listed from the 996Cup PET that Paul references above.
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OK, thanks PH and Paul!
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Originally Posted by powdrhound
Disregard what is in the Sonnen diagram and order the parts I listed from the 996Cup PET that Paul references above.
Hi Powderhound,

I ordered the parts from your list...thanks! Do you remember if the metal guide tube inserts into the Intermediate piece casting or does it free-float in the filler tube?

Thanks!
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