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Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
08-15-2014, 11:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,217
Posted By joelesmith

i've decided to take the car to Precesion Auto...

i've decided to take the car to Precesion Auto Body in Beaverton. i'll let you know how it turns out for future "body shop in Oregon" questions
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
08-14-2014, 10:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,217
Posted By joelesmith

Pirahna, thanks, i didn't know that the Porsche...

Pirahna,
thanks, i didn't know that the Porsche site had that option.
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
08-14-2014, 03:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,217
Posted By joelesmith

body shop

I'm looking at getting some minor bodywork done on my 2001. most of the work is respraying the clearcoat on the entire panel after the paint work is done. i'm in the portland/hillsboro oregon area....
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
05-24-2014, 12:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,434
Posted By joelesmith

looks like every tire i have have replaced at...

looks like every tire i have have replaced at 12,000 miles
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
10-25-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,683
Posted By joelesmith

I did not change the timing chains. The whole...

I did not change the timing chains. The whole repair includes changing the cam housing that directs the oil to the variocam. the center ring was gone and left a groove in the housing. I replaced all...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
08-09-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,579
Posted By joelesmith

what shop did the work on your car and would you...

what shop did the work on your car and would you recommend them?
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
12-01-2012, 08:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,714
Posted By joelesmith

I had sumo's. Lasted 12,000. When the rears wore...

I had sumo's. Lasted 12,000. When the rears wore out I put Falkens on the rear. Whenever I went on the freeway the car would change lanes by itself. Whenever I went around a corner the car would...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
03-14-2012, 08:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,344
Posted By joelesmith

Boraparts in Portland or Sunset

Boraparts in Portland or Sunset
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
01-08-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,011
Posted By joelesmith

don't get emotionally attached. oops, to late.

don't get emotionally attached. oops, to late.
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
12-28-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 492
Posted By joelesmith

Low voltage, then high

This morning when I started my car I had low voltage, 10volts. Aftermarket stereo was flashing on and off. Let it idle for about 20 sec's, then up to 14 volts with a slight whine through the...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
12-23-2011, 01:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,494
Posted By joelesmith

Now, that's a guy you need to listen to.

Now, that's a guy you need to listen to.
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
12-23-2011, 12:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,494
Posted By joelesmith

sorry to hear about your troubles. you should...

sorry to hear about your troubles. you should look into a duramatric
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
12-19-2011, 11:10 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,193
Posted By joelesmith

Once there was a Viper, that tried to pass me, in...

Once there was a Viper, that tried to pass me, in the rear view mirror. Now that was a good view. Other than that, I would also say the rear end.
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
11-30-2011, 09:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,458
Posted By joelesmith

The 01 is the first water cooled Porsche Turbo,...

The 01 is the first water cooled Porsche Turbo, ever. The 02 is just the 2nd.
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
11-28-2011, 08:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,734
Posted By joelesmith

I worked with Durametric on a resolution to the...

I worked with Durametric on a resolution to the disappearing boost gauge. they sent a software upgrade and everything is back to normal.
Joel
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
11-19-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,489
Posted By joelesmith

kinda like deciding if you version of "the most...

kinda like deciding if you version of "the most beautiful woman in the world" has size 7 feet or 7 1/2.
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
09-18-2011, 11:17 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 35,488
Posted By joelesmith

Sorry for not updating this post upon completion...

Sorry for not updating this post upon completion of the repair ( I hate it when other people do that ). When I got everything back together I had a little problem with the oil level sensor, operator...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
07-21-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,734
Posted By joelesmith

I had the problem with the second to the last...

I had the problem with the second to the last upgrade, so i upgraded to the latest and greatest. I still have the same problem. Just got an e-mail from Durametric, they said to try the K21 instrument...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
07-20-2011, 10:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,734
Posted By joelesmith

I tried the reboot, battery disconnect. same as...

I tried the reboot, battery disconnect. same as before. And yes JP, I was messing with the many bugs, still in beta version 6. I contacted Durametric and sent them a logging of the problem. I will...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
07-19-2011, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,734
Posted By joelesmith

Durametric software question

I hooked up the Durametric cable and was going to play around with the instrument cluster on a 2001 996 turbo. First, I couldn't get anything to test. fuel wouldn't go from 1/2 to full, Temp would...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
06-12-2011, 04:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,991
Posted By joelesmith

especially when they are torqued down to 340...

especially when they are torqued down to 340 ft/lbs.
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
06-11-2011, 01:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,991
Posted By joelesmith

I had a bad wheel bearing - front pass side. It...

I had a bad wheel bearing - front pass side. It made a loud noise like worn out tires. I was told you could hear it if you raised the front end and rotated the wheel slow, sounded the same as the...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
05-28-2011, 12:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 689
Posted By joelesmith

That looks good. I wasn't gutsy enough to try and...

That looks good. I wasn't gutsy enough to try and paint it myself. I think I might try on the 3 trim pieces. I went for the exterior color.
Joel
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
05-25-2011, 08:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,898
Posted By joelesmith

from 996 carrera PET

from 996 carrera PET
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
05-25-2011, 08:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,898
Posted By joelesmith

That looks like an intake cam from a 3.4 carrera.

That looks like an intake cam from a 3.4 carrera.
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