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Forum: 997 Forum
05-09-2016, 09:41 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,768
Posted By Alfaguy2

For me a Porsche only means a 911 and always...

For me a Porsche only means a 911 and always will. I am not that particular about the power. Most 911's have ample power for me, They also say the cayman/boxster is a better balanced / handling car...
Forum: 997 Forum
05-07-2016, 05:52 PM
Replies: 673
Views: 252,459
Posted By Alfaguy2

Sold my 2005 997.1 C2S yesterday @ 50,000 miles -...

Sold my 2005 997.1 C2S yesterday @ 50,000 miles - never a problem with scoring of the cylinders. The new owner done exhaustive testing for this but nothing negative showed up.
Forum: 997 Forum
05-07-2016, 11:10 AM
Replies: 1,157
Views: 565,976
Posted By Alfaguy2

Dold my 2005 C2S yesterday with 50,000 miles...

Dold my 2005 C2S yesterday with 50,000 miles never any issues with IMS or RMS.
Forum: General Porsche Discussions Forum
05-07-2016, 08:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,310
Posted By Alfaguy2

So sold my 997 S yesterday privately and it just...

So sold my 997 S yesterday privately and it just happened that final handover of the car took place in the Porsche dealership as it had just been serviced there.

So I later asked for a test drive...
Forum: 997 Forum
05-06-2016, 07:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,211
Posted By Alfaguy2

I know I always kick myself that I feel the need...

I know I always kick myself that I feel the need for so many cars as if I had only one fun car I could afford a new 911 every three years but that's the way it has been for nearly 20 years. The...
Forum: 997 Forum
05-06-2016, 05:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,211
Posted By Alfaguy2

Sad day - I am now Porscheless.

So 7 years ago in 2009 I bought my first and possibly last Porsche. A mint condition 4 year old 997 Carerra 2S. It trundled along faithfully with me through some tough years financially receiving...
Forum: General Porsche Discussions Forum
04-30-2016, 07:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,310
Posted By Alfaguy2

Snooty Porsche dealers.

I know Porsche vehicles are expensive etc but I find the atmosphere in Porsche dealerships stiflingly snobbish and arrogant. Some of the guys in these dealerships look down on you like your dirt....
Forum: 997 Forum
04-30-2016, 07:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,454
Posted By Alfaguy2

Ended up having to bring the car to the only...

Ended up having to bring the car to the only Porsche dealer in the Republic of Ireland in Dublin - 350 miles away. They diagnosed the fault as the switch on the wiper stalk (arm) so a new one is...
Forum: 997 Forum
04-22-2016, 08:03 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 20,455
Posted By Alfaguy2

If I won the lotto I would buy a 991 Turbo S in...

If I won the lotto I would buy a 991 Turbo S in black but until then I am happy with my 997. In my view the 997 is the prettiest 911 ever - even prettier than the 993 or 991 so I don't lust after a...
Forum: 997 Forum
04-22-2016, 07:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,454
Posted By Alfaguy2

Another update: 1. The pump (headlamp washer...

Another update:

1. The pump (headlamp washer one obviously) was tested and is working fine.
2. No power is going to the pump.
3. The switch on the wiper arm control was checked and is...
Forum: 997 Forum
04-12-2016, 08:42 PM
Replies: 7,450
Views: 1,869,275
Posted By Alfaguy2

Id love a barn like that for my cars but it would...

Id love a barn like that for my cars but it would get blown away in Ireland or rot in 5 years.
Forum: 997 Forum
04-12-2016, 07:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,454
Posted By Alfaguy2

So an update. Went at the headlamp washer issue...

So an update. Went at the headlamp washer issue today. Removed front passenger wheel and wheel arch cover which opens the view to the screen washer container. What an awkward place to put it. Anyway...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-13-2016, 02:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,294
Posted By Alfaguy2

With cold oil and just switching on the ignition...

With cold oil and just switching on the ignition without turning over the engine my 997 will give a reading within seconds. But this morning I had to move the car a short distance into my level floor...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-13-2016, 10:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,294
Posted By Alfaguy2

Yes I appreciate its probably a good system. What...

Yes I appreciate its probably a good system. What would make it better though is if the handbook stated the correct amount of oil to go into the engine as this problem only becomes tiresome at...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-13-2016, 09:02 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,589
Posted By Alfaguy2

Well if it was my porsche a mishap with the key...

Well if it was my porsche a mishap with the key would not bother me too much knowing I had a spare key anyway. Would be worse if you crashed or scratched it. I did not read the whole thread so am not...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-13-2016, 08:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,294
Posted By Alfaguy2

Question Why does the oil level gauge take so long?

It's one of the most infuriating things about my 997. I am trying to check the oil level and the gauge has a time countdown clock that says it will be another 36 minutes before the oil level shows....
Forum: 997 Forum
03-01-2016, 08:28 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 8,256
Posted By Alfaguy2

Well I never hated the 996 but I recall going to...

Well I never hated the 996 but I recall going to a dealer one time prior to the release of the 997 with the intention to buy a 911. I was full of expectation as I had never really sat in any 911...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-01-2016, 10:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,454
Posted By Alfaguy2

Thanks - looks like I have a massive leak as well...

Thanks - looks like I have a massive leak as well somewhere.The washer bottle was empty this morning and was empty again 10 minutes after I refilled it.
Forum: 997 Forum
02-29-2016, 08:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,454
Posted By Alfaguy2

Thanks for that storm - as you say it may be a...

Thanks for that storm - as you say it may be a lot simpler if I just replace the pump as I don't have a multimeter and always try to avoid upsetting trim and parts unless its absolutely necessary.
...
Forum: 997 Forum
02-29-2016, 07:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,454
Posted By Alfaguy2

I am assuming the problem is an electrical one...

I am assuming the problem is an electrical one rather than plumbing related as I would expect that some noise from the electric pump should be audible with the engine switched off? (but with the...
Forum: 997 Forum
02-29-2016, 08:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,454
Posted By Alfaguy2

Yes I tried the 10 + screen wash jets and no good...

Yes I tried the 10 + screen wash jets and no good either.
Forum: 997 Forum
02-28-2016, 06:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,454
Posted By Alfaguy2

First time I encountered this issue - I am sure...

First time I encountered this issue - I am sure the light washer have not been working for years as the car is washed every week and always garaged and rarely driven in the rain.

The tester said...
Forum: 997 Forum
02-28-2016, 11:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,454
Posted By Alfaguy2

Unhappy Headlight washers not working?

I took my 997 for its NCT (Irish annual roadworthiness test) today and it failed because none of the headlamp washers are working. Not even a dribble. I turn on the lights press the small button...
Forum: 997 Forum
08-31-2014, 09:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,264
Posted By Alfaguy2

Thanks that puts my mind at rest. I will leave...

Thanks that puts my mind at rest. I will leave them on until they need replacing but then will return to N rated tyres. Anybody know what the current N rating is for Michelin - N4's have been...
Forum: 997 Forum
08-31-2014, 05:37 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 80,552
Posted By Alfaguy2

My 2005 997 has now done 49,000 miles on its...

My 2005 997 has now done 49,000 miles on its original engine. My view is that the IMS failures are just not predictable or really preventable by good maintenance and careful driving. That is not to...
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