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Forum: 996 Forum
03-10-2010, 10:59 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 7,497
Posted By 1999Porsche911

I bet the guy's story turns out to be staged.

I bet the guy's story turns out to be staged.
Forum: 996 Forum
03-09-2010, 11:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 588
Posted By 1999Porsche911

Never use metal tools with open gas tank. :nono:

Never use metal tools with open gas tank. :nono:
Forum: 996 Forum
03-08-2010, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 588
Posted By 1999Porsche911

Just stick in a handle of a plastic spoon or...

Just stick in a handle of a plastic spoon or similar and then pour in the dry gas.
Forum: 996 Forum
03-04-2010, 04:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,438
Posted By 1999Porsche911

Flow is greater than stock filter. A simple...

Flow is greater than stock filter. A simple reading of your MAF flow will show you the difference.
Forum: 996 Forum
03-04-2010, 04:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,438
Posted By 1999Porsche911

It could not have dropped by 260%. 100% is the...

It could not have dropped by 260%. 100% is the maximum. :icon501:
Forum: 996 Forum
03-03-2010, 10:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,438
Posted By 1999Porsche911

Oil does not damage the MAF.

Oil does not damage the MAF.
Forum: 996 Forum
02-25-2010, 12:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,693
Posted By 1999Porsche911

For a garage queen...maybe. If you are going...

For a garage queen...maybe. If you are going through a tank of gas every few weeks, moisture is not a problem
Forum: 996 Forum
02-25-2010, 09:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,927
Posted By 1999Porsche911

If your car is a pre April 2000 build, you may...

If your car is a pre April 2000 build, you may have the old design of the release lever which is known to casue slippage. Sounds like you have a bigger problem but the lever should have been...
Forum: 996 Forum
02-24-2010, 10:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,768
Posted By 1999Porsche911

The coating does not negatively effect the...

The coating does not negatively effect the operation of the coil in any way.
Forum: 996 Forum
02-24-2010, 12:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,768
Posted By 1999Porsche911

Based on an unscientific survey of parts...

Based on an unscientific survey of parts managers, the vast majority of 996's have the orginal coil packs on them with no problems. Just because you hear about numerous failures reported on a forum...
Forum: 996 Forum
02-24-2010, 12:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,768
Posted By 1999Porsche911

My preference is underbody spray. Quick and easy.

My preference is underbody spray. Quick and easy.
Forum: 996 Forum
02-24-2010, 11:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,768
Posted By 1999Porsche911

You can also just seal them all for less than $10.

You can also just seal them all for less than $10.
Forum: 996 Forum
02-24-2010, 08:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,693
Posted By 1999Porsche911

With today's superior fuels and their additives,...

With today's superior fuels and their additives, using after market cleaners is most often just a waste of money. It is definately not needed for those who use 10% ethanol fuel. However, keeping the...
Forum: 996 Forum
02-19-2010, 02:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,556
Posted By 1999Porsche911

I have 12 years on my 99 C2 factory coil packs. ...

I have 12 years on my 99 C2 factory coil packs. This is another component that many people replace when not necessary, just like the MAF.
Forum: 996 Forum
02-19-2010, 02:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,556
Posted By 1999Porsche911

If you do not have a misfire code, you probably...

If you do not have a misfire code, you probably are not misfiring. In general, any misfire will throw a code, regardless of the cause.
Forum: 996 Forum
02-17-2010, 06:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,067
Posted By 1999Porsche911

[QUOTE=Marc Gelefsky;7321907]I beg to differ, the...

[QUOTE=Marc Gelefsky;7321907]I beg to differ, the MAF is a pretty common issue../QUOTE]

It's not an issue due to their failure but people's lack of understanding how they work.
Forum: 996 Forum
02-17-2010, 05:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,067
Posted By 1999Porsche911

Maf's do not degrade overtime. There is nothing...

Maf's do not degrade overtime. There is nothing to degrade. Like a light bulb, it either works or it doesn't. I have Bosch MAF's 10+ years old with 200,000+ miles on them and they read like brand...
Forum: 996 Forum
02-16-2010, 06:05 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,206
Posted By 1999Porsche911

Regardless of whether it is free or not, you have...

Regardless of whether it is free or not, you have already been told it does not work so why would you even go through the effort. Even LN Engineering makes absolutely NO CLAIM that it will reduce...
Forum: 996 Forum
02-16-2010, 12:09 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,206
Posted By 1999Porsche911

So, as you have been trying to make us believe...

So, as you have been trying to make us believe with your deceptive statements, are you willing to state clearly that "installing the 160F thermostat on an otherwise stock 996 will maintain coolant...
Forum: 996 Forum
02-16-2010, 08:02 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,206
Posted By 1999Porsche911

Well, regardless of what you claim, your...

Well, regardless of what you claim, your thermostat will NOT maintain close to 180F on any stock 996. It won't even maintain 190F or 200F at all times..

I know that deception is sometimes needed...
Forum: 996 Forum
02-15-2010, 09:41 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,206
Posted By 1999Porsche911

No, but I was making the point that you do not...

No, but I was making the point that you do not have a clue as to what your coolant temperature is at any given time. So, how to you expect to have any meaningful comparison? Furthermore, the...
Forum: 996 Forum
02-15-2010, 08:31 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,206
Posted By 1999Porsche911

Don't go by the gauge. With gauge needle in the...

Don't go by the gauge. With gauge needle in the middle of the "0" in 180, your coolant temperature is well above 200F.
Forum: 996 Forum
02-15-2010, 08:27 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,206
Posted By 1999Porsche911

Actually, the ideal/optimum fuel combustion...

Actually, the ideal/optimum fuel combustion temperature is considerably higher than 180F and mixture temperature is effected by compression more than by marginally different coolant temperature.
Forum: 996 Forum
02-15-2010, 01:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,022
Posted By 1999Porsche911

Yes, there are lots of stories and opinions, buy...

Yes, there are lots of stories and opinions, buy only one set of FACTS. Peak Lifetime will mix perfectly with any coolant and will provides equal protection in all engines.
Forum: 996 Forum
02-15-2010, 10:33 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,206
Posted By 1999Porsche911

Without other mods to the stock cooling system,...

Without other mods to the stock cooling system, no 996 or 997 will come close to maintaining 180F engine temperatures with any kind of load on the engine during normal driving or at idle, even in...
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