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Old 12-06-2020, 12:32 PM
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Hello ladies and gents! This is a great video so I wanted to add my contributions to the group. Recently, I upgraded my 330mm C4S rotors to the larger, 350mm turbo rotor. This also included swapping out the brake pads. Overall, this project was not difficult at all.

I also upgraded my 997.1's foglight/turn signal's assembly to have a true DRL up front. Hope you'll enjoy the videos and thanks for the support!





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Old 12-21-2020, 02:52 PM
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The brakes on the base 997.2 Carrera are different from the "S" and "Turbo". Here is a step-by-step on changing pads, rotor, and wear sensor:

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Old 12-21-2020, 10:49 PM
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Thought I'd add my DIYs on two different subjects here:

AWD 997 front suspension R&R:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...n-r-and-r.html

997.1 aftermarket head unit installation with MOST adaptor, and navigation DVD drive removal:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...n-997-1-a.html
Old 03-20-2021, 08:11 PM
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Does anyone know why I get a “PSM FAILURE” message occasionally? I drive with no problems and then stop somewhere and get back in and start the car to get this message? I can then turn the car of and on a couple of times and it goes away? Any ideas?

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Old 05-03-2022, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by USMC_DS1
There are numerous DIY's out there but I find them difficult to find at times. So below is a list of the DIY's I've posted and some I've come to rely on from other members to help me with my own projects. Add your favorite DIY's as well. TIA.

Maintenance/Service DIY:
1. Water Pump Replacement: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...-part-1-a.html
2. WP Replacement by Money Pit 951: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...placement.html
3. Serpentine Belt Replacement: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...tine-belt.html
4. Oil Change: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...nch-break.html
5. Spark Plug and Coil Replacement: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...placement.html
6. 997.1 Spark Plug & Coil Pack Replacement DIY w/Photos by Dave R: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ml#post9836578
7. Door Panel Removal by Clifton: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...l-removal.html
8. Replacement Batteries started by APP997S: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ouncement.html
9. Jacking up a 997 safely, securely by Edge01: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...-securely.html
10. Changing brakes (video tutorial) by Van (996 and works for 997): https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-tutorial.html
11. Repairing / Removing Rear Bumperettes by Edgy01: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...p-by-step.html
12. Clutch and Brake Bleed thread started by Tito_gsx: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ake-bleed.html
13. Clutch and Brake Bleed by Edgy01: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...fluid-job.html
14. Changing the 997.2 engine air filters by wwilliams88: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...r-filters.html
15. 997 Rear Spoiler Drive Assembly Rebuild Insomnic: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...y-rebuild.html
16. DIY Shift Cable Diagnostics and Replacement by Insomnic: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...placement.html
17. 997.2 Spark Plug DIY by DGrayling: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...l#post10181255
18. 997.2 Center Console Removal DIY by 24Chromium: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-...moval-diy.html
19. 997.1 and 997.2 Cabin Air Filter Replacement: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...l#post10348842
20. Bring back the Matte finish to your leather (and remove oily feel) by rijowysock: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...oily-feel.html
21.997.1 Gear Oil Change: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...il-change.html
22. 997.1 AOS Replacement by 911ct: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...-997-1-c2.html
23.997 C2S Water Pump and Coolant Replacement by Doug_B_928: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...l#post10499496
24.Key Battery Replacement by Edgy01
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...-w-photos.html
25. 997 Starter Replacement by Devil Boy: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...l#post11514446
26. 997.1 Clutch Replacement by rotmilky: *https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...-i-did-it.html
27. Rear Wheel arch trim replacement DIY by Rotmilky: * https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ement-diy.html

MOD DIY:
1. Upgrade/MOD Plenum: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...pd-plenum.html
2. DIY 996/997 Semi-Solid Engine Mounts by laz74: https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...em-mounts.html
3. Semi-solid Engine Mounts by mikymu: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-...my-engine.html
4. Install 3rd Radiator, Grill Mess Install, and Coolant Flush: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...il-filter.html
5. Great 3rd Radiator DIY by Carrera Mike: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...carrera-s.html
6. RADAR Detector Hardwire: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...-detector.html
7. OEM Sat Radio Install by Musclehedz101: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ml#post9717439
8. V1 Switched Power Hardwire Installation for the 997 https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...the-997-a.html
9. REMOVING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER by Carrera Mike https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...uster-diy.html
10. Gundo Hack thread started by Spokane5150: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...undo-hack.html
11. Full Leather Sun Visors https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...s-diy-mod.html
12. Shift Trim, Shifter, and E-Brake Upgrade by StevePow https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...rade-done.html
13. NAV-TV Tooki Bluetooth Installation Guide by Edge01: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ion-guide.html
14. Bi-Xenon Nozzle Replacement by Edge01 https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ml#post9253100
15. Mesh Radiator Protector by dasams https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...protector.html
16. Mod - FVD Oil Pan plus Baffles https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...l#post10245275
17. SSK Install: http://billswebspace.com/Porsche987ShortShiftDIY
18.Engine Mounts (Wevo) for 997.1S by Jack667
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...pressions.html
19.Deviated Front Seat Belts:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...l#post10578755
20.Deviated Chrono Gauge Face:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ace-gauge.html
21.GT3RS fabric door pull conversion by Clifton:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...onversion.html
22. 997.2 third rad install using the 997.1 kit by slicky rick: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...l#post11222850
23. Numeric Shifter Review and Installation: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...-1-of-5-a.html
24. Rear Seat Delete by dasams: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...at-delete.html
25. Hard Wiring a Wireless Charger by pugwonk: * https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...o-a-997-a.html


Other DIY:
1. Bring back the Matte finish to your leather (and remove oily feel) by rijowysock: http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...oily-feel.html



Tools:
1. Diagnostic Tool - Durametric Programming started by MoneyPit: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ogramming.html
2. Safely Jacking up the 997 using JackPoint: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ackstands.html


Reference Material:
1. Porsche Parts Catalog PET per stronbl - http://www.porsche.com/usa/accessori...artscatalogue/
2. Owners Manual 997.1: http://www.cannell.co.uk/_manuals/po...rrera_2007.pdf
3. Owners Manual 997.2: http://www.porsche.com/all/media/pdf...rrera_PCNA.pdf
4.Torque Specs by RichFL:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...l#post10710544
5.Gear Lubricant Data by Luxter:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...l#post10838945
6.Generic OBDII Codes Part 1 & 2 (P0001 to P3493) by JKW911: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...-to-p3493.html

Disclaimer: As with any Do-It-Yourself (DIY) project, YMMV so no one here is held responsible if you are not satisfied with the results of your DIY projects. These DIY postings are shared freely and without liabilities to their original posters. It is up to each individual to verify any and all information, methods, techniques, torque values, etc before applying any shared information to their own DIY projects. Enjoy and remember to always exercise the golden rule of DIY's: Trust but Verify.
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Old 02-02-2024, 07:15 PM
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Adding my DIY for 997 PCCB bolt replacement/repair. Didn't find any elsewhere so decided to make one.




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