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Forum: 993 Forum
01-19-2021, 04:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,720
Posted By dmwallace

I've been doing these steps for my '97 993. ...

I've been doing these steps for my '97 993. Worked again a few weeks ago after a dead battery for a few months.

1. I let the car idle before driving for about 5-6 minutes with the heat on, after...
Forum: 993 Forum
09-04-2017, 10:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,358
Posted By dmwallace

I asked my mechanic to take another swing at the...

I asked my mechanic to take another swing at the leak in the area described by the OP, which in my case is water. Spraying the front of car shows small leaks from the rubber gaskets around the...
Forum: 993 Forum
08-16-2016, 08:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,597
Posted By dmwallace

I also am having problems with the max A/C switch...

I also am having problems with the max A/C switch on my 97 993. Did anyone find a source for the "double A/C switch" for the CCU 99365904701 other than having to order a reman replacement CCU?
Forum: 993 Forum
10-24-2015, 11:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,223
Posted By dmwallace

Can the Porsche Charge-o-Mat battery maintainer...

Can the Porsche Charge-o-Mat battery maintainer be used to keep voltage to the engine computer while changing the battery?
Forum: 993 Forum
08-09-2015, 09:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,358
Posted By dmwallace

I'm having the same problem in the identical...

I'm having the same problem in the identical location as other posters on this tread, but it doesn't appear to be due to the windshield washer hoses...no kinks or residue and my mechanic did a visual...
Forum: 993 Forum
08-09-2015, 08:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,615
Posted By dmwallace

My car just had this same issue (A/C not cooling;...

My car just had this same issue (A/C not cooling; lots of added freon); the evaporator was replaced with a Kuehl from Griffiths along with new Schrader valves. After this work the vent and cabin...
Forum: 993 Forum
08-02-2015, 11:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,528
Posted By dmwallace

I have recently had some A/C problems as well. ...

I have recently had some A/C problems as well. The evaporator and Schrader valves were the causes of the leaks. I agree with the previous poster about not changing everything. From my own research...
Forum: 993 Forum
07-28-2015, 10:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 824
Posted By dmwallace

Could you mount another resistor in the same...

Could you mount another resistor in the same general area, drill a mounting hole from the trunk and secure with a new screw? It worked for me.

...
Forum: 993 Forum
03-22-2014, 11:05 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 14,172
Posted By dmwallace

911chip

+1 on the 911chips brace; had one for several years and have been satisfied with it.
Forum: 993 Forum
03-22-2014, 10:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,149
Posted By dmwallace

Thanks, Ed. Great tip!

Thanks, Ed. Great tip!
Forum: 964 Forum
11-03-2011, 10:10 PM
Replies: 4,976
Views: 931,887
Posted By dmwallace

Trying to help a friend - anyone have a 911 SC...

Trying to help a friend - anyone have a 911 SC Right side [passenger] rear tail light lens, black trim available?
Forum: 993 Forum
10-17-2011, 10:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,745
Posted By dmwallace

+1 on the leather version - the classic grey is a...

+1 on the leather version - the classic grey is a perfect match for my interior.
Forum: 993 Forum
10-15-2011, 09:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,622
Posted By dmwallace

Another +1 for Stoner Invisible Glass - works...

Another +1 for Stoner Invisible Glass - works great for me! I go through it quickly as my long commute is into the sun mornings and afternoons.
Forum: 993 Forum
08-05-2011, 07:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,168
Posted By dmwallace

Thanks for the post; I have been on the same...

Thanks for the post; I have been on the same mission but unfortunately started with the A/C resistor and the DIY (either a post here, pcar.com or pcarworkshop.com) that said the replacement could be...
Forum: 993 Forum
08-01-2011, 11:03 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 43,076
Posted By dmwallace

Everything that I read before doing mine said you...

Everything that I read before doing mine said you MUST pull the battery cable off before beginning this job. Re. parts - can't speak to anything '95 specific but for my '97 I called Sunset Porsche...
Forum: 993 Forum
07-17-2011, 04:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,437
Posted By dmwallace

I did reglue the headliner to the panel...

I did reglue the headliner to the panel yesterday. I did find Pliobond at a local Ace Hardware (3 oz bottle with brush top applicator) and used it. It was very easy to use as other posters...
Forum: 993 Forum
07-17-2011, 12:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,648
Posted By dmwallace

I re-glued the headliner back to the panel today;...

I re-glued the headliner back to the panel today; took lots of lacquer thinner to get the old cement off and used Pliobond to re-glue. I used medium binder clips and the wide wooden craft sticks...
Forum: 993 Forum
07-09-2011, 09:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,648
Posted By dmwallace

Resurecting this thread... I used the...

Resurecting this thread...

I used the instructions in this thread (thanks to all) to pull out my panel today as the rear of the headliner had come unglued. Everything went fine except that the...
Forum: 993 Forum
07-06-2011, 07:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,437
Posted By dmwallace

Dan, Thanks for the advice. DAP Weldwood...

Dan,

Thanks for the advice. DAP Weldwood Contact Cement is the hardware store variety contact cement. I also found some Seal-All (www.seal-all.com) today that says it is a "contact adhesive and...
Forum: 993 Forum
07-05-2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,437
Posted By dmwallace

Just wondering if DAP Weldwood Contact Cement...

Just wondering if DAP Weldwood Contact Cement would work as a substitute for Pliobond - any adhesives experts out there? I did read through this thread and another one; preparing to order Pliobond...
Forum: 993 Forum
06-20-2011, 07:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,719
Posted By dmwallace

+1 on Dr. Colorchip; very easy for a novice to...

+1 on Dr. Colorchip; very easy for a novice to use (speaking about myself).
Forum: 993 Forum
05-10-2011, 11:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,764
Posted By dmwallace

+1 on Adrian's book. I bought one when I...

+1 on Adrian's book. I bought one when I acquired my current car, and then the PO gave me his copy a few months later. One copy stays in the car, the other for reference in the house.
Forum: 993 Forum
03-20-2011, 09:54 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 97,769
Posted By dmwallace

Flat-6, I had the readiness codes issue last...

Flat-6,

I had the readiness codes issue last year when the battery was disconnected for some service work. I posted some tips on the drive cycle that worked for me on a thread titled readiness...
Forum: 993 Forum
02-22-2011, 05:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 890
Posted By dmwallace

Scot, Brad Penn is a partial synthetic (from...

Scot,

Brad Penn is a partial synthetic (from their web site); Swepco is a dino oil. I used Brad Penn in my first car (89 3.2L) and have been using Swepco in my current car. My oil gets changed...
Forum: 993 Forum
02-22-2011, 11:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 890
Posted By dmwallace

Scot, The previous owner of my 993 was using...

Scot,

The previous owner of my 993 was using synthetic; I decided to use Swepco 15w-40 and have had no problems.

Disclaimer - I am not an oil expert and do not recommend what type of oil others...
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