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Forum: 993 Forum
02-04-2007, 08:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 596
Posted By Oxford_Hippo

Question Cabrio roof closing / alignment

Cabrio roof seems to not-line up sometimes, :eek: :eek:

so when you close the roof, the roof drops down onto the head of the windshield, you can hear the locking motors working, and it locks...
Forum: 993 Forum
02-01-2007, 07:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 932
Posted By Oxford_Hippo

Is it worth asking your mechanic to keep the old...

Is it worth asking your mechanic to keep the old plugs after they change them - so you can see the condition of them,

that way easy to make sure all 12 get changed :icon107: ?
:biggulp:
Forum: 993 Forum
01-28-2007, 05:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 662
Posted By Oxford_Hippo

Given the cost of those 'sound' package air box...

Given the cost of those 'sound' package air box covers - new or second hand,

then does anyone know What effect / benefit does that bit of chrome bring?
or is it mainly 'bling'

as drilling...
Forum: 993 Forum
01-25-2007, 01:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 820
Posted By Oxford_Hippo

Hi Geolab and g-murray thanks for the speedy...

Hi Geolab and g-murray

thanks for the speedy answers,

The recent ( yesterday problem ) was BOTH ABS and the ABD lights on at the same time.

Went for a ( cautious ) drive today.

ABD and...
Forum: 993 Forum
01-25-2007, 12:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,250
Posted By Oxford_Hippo

Hi eunsulover jsut bougt Adrian's 993 King...

Hi eunsulover

jsut bougt Adrian's 993 King of ... book....l :bowdown: oads of info, and 1 bit I remembered -

ref. your air blower question -

Explains that the later 95 year had the air...
Forum: 993 Forum
01-24-2007, 11:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 820
Posted By Oxford_Hippo

ABD / ABS / brake fluid problem...

Hi,

few problems with the brakes/brake fluid on our new ( or at least recently bought ) UK 993 C4 cabrio, 1995 model year.

Problem 1 :soapbox:
When I bought the car the ABS light was coming...
Forum: 993 Forum
01-23-2007, 10:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 369
Posted By Oxford_Hippo

Question Q. Seat fitment from other model 911s

Hi,

can anyone let me know what front seats from later model Porsches ( e.g. 996, Boxster or 997 ) will directly fit into my 1994 993 cabrio?

or if they need adjustment / drilling new holes...
Forum: 993 Forum
01-23-2007, 10:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,396
Posted By Oxford_Hippo

Hi, I thought when you leave the key in the...

Hi,

I thought when you leave the key in the ignition, turned to position 1 - the fuel pump carries on circulating fuel around the fuel lines system?

or is that only on earlier model 911s?

T
Forum: 993 Forum
01-22-2007, 08:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,144
Posted By Oxford_Hippo

Hi, I've got a reasonably knackered back -...

Hi,

I've got a reasonably knackered back - and don't find the 993 too much of a problem ( but the pedals do seem very close together - so half the time feet virtually overlap )

My chiropracter...
Forum: 993 Forum
01-22-2007, 08:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,396
Posted By Oxford_Hippo

Hi, not a mechanic by any means - but here's...

Hi,

not a mechanic by any means - but here's my suggestion:

we had same . similar problem on our 3.2 Carrera 1985.

Problem:
started car fine, drove for 15mins parked up
went back to the...
Forum: 993 Forum
01-18-2007, 08:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,646
Posted By Oxford_Hippo

Hi, yes looked at the 964 site, from ViperBob's...

Hi, yes looked at the 964 site, from ViperBob's post ( thanks :thumbup: )

but I only checked the drivers side footwell, not the side air vent...so thought footwell fix woudl solve the...
Forum: 993 Forum
01-18-2007, 05:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,015
Posted By Oxford_Hippo

Got the passenger side foam out today, ...

Got the passenger side foam out today,

there's a black plastic retaining 'plug/screw' up where passenger feet are,
then just peel pack the carpet - which is glued to the soundproofing.
you need...
Forum: 993 Forum
01-18-2007, 05:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,646
Posted By Oxford_Hippo

Cool Hi JohnD I've got the same problem in my...

Hi JohnD

I've got the same problem in my driver's side footwell :mad: ,

any chance you could give me some pointers on how you get to the flap - what sections of carpet ( the trunk release...
Forum: 993 Forum
01-18-2007, 05:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,355
Posted By Oxford_Hippo

Unhappy PA 1000 alarm problems?

Hi,

having problems with a PA1000 r/c alarm system.

end of the journey, turn ignition off, get out, shut the door - press the raised remote button.

nice big clunk as door locks lock :) ,...
Forum: 993 Forum
01-15-2007, 12:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 719
Posted By Oxford_Hippo

Apologies! :surr: THanks Stuart and Andreas for...

Apologies! :surr: THanks Stuart and Andreas for posting the pics.

THink I'll probably replace my heat sensor - as it is pretty broken - half the plug has been snapped off, ( the 'female part...
Forum: 993 Forum
01-15-2007, 09:32 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,260
Posted By Oxford_Hippo

Caveman, there was a 'reader's writes'...

Caveman,

there was a 'reader's writes' article on these type brake ducts in a recent Total 911, or 911 Porsche World issue I think,

I'll have a look through and let you kow.

the reader said...
Forum: 993 Forum
01-15-2007, 08:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 719
Posted By Oxford_Hippo

Hi Mark D - many thanks for posting the pics - ...

Hi Mark D - many thanks for posting the pics -

it's the plug in your 3rd picture, bottom left, witht he cable that comes from bottom left, then turns back on itself and 'connect' to the blower...
Forum: 993 Forum
01-13-2007, 09:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,603
Posted By Oxford_Hippo

Cleaning - tips to clean spilled oil in luggage boot

Previous owner had a can of oil in the luggae compartment - which fell over and leaked - almost everywhere.

any suggestions on how to get thsi up??

can get rid of quite alot with papertowels...
Forum: 993 Forum
01-13-2007, 08:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 719
Posted By Oxford_Hippo

Unhappy Engine Blower Termp sensor

Just bought a 993 - 1995 C4 cabrio

Previous owner said had a problem with de-misting the windscreen
I checked in the engine compartment - and virtually straightwaway found that the engine blower...
Forum: 993 Forum
01-09-2007, 09:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,015
Posted By Oxford_Hippo

so far: driver's side just pulled out easily (...

so far: driver's side just pulled out easily ( just have to peel away the edge of the carpet that is glued to it.

leosayer - you're right - soundproofing was pretty heavy - and dripping...
Forum: 993 Forum
01-09-2007, 10:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,015
Posted By Oxford_Hippo

Wink thanks to all for replies, we don't have a...

thanks to all for replies,

we don't have a garage - so can't use the de-humidifier option - and no way to run a power cable to the car from the house..

I'd wanted to try to dry out the original...
Forum: 993 Forum
01-08-2007, 05:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,015
Posted By Oxford_Hippo

Question Wet carpet/sound proofing - any suggestions

Hi,

just bought a 993 Cabrio, c4. ( 1995 model year, RHD, manual )

Previous owner has just had a new roof fited after it had been damaged = great news,

.....but seems there was a bit of a...
Forum: 911 Forum
09-23-2002, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 342
Posted By Oxford_Hippo

Question Buying advice on 1985 3.2 Cabrio ??

Hi,
looking at buying a 3.2 Cabrio
1985, so it's the 915 gearbox, UK spec.

Have had Cabrios before, but found them either heavy, or plagued with skuttle shake, or both!

I wondered how the...
Forum: Performance Modifications Forum
08-27-2002, 10:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,365
Posted By Oxford_Hippo

Question hi,. has anyone modified the airbox on their...

hi,.
has anyone modified the airbox on their 911sc

also wondered how to direct more cold air to it - maybe down from the rear spoiler vents?

thnks
Forum: 911 Forum
08-22-2002, 05:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 879
Posted By Oxford_Hippo

Question Engine swap-204 engine into 180hp 911 SC

Hi,

Need to do work to my 180bhp SC engine.

Can you swap the early 911sc 180bhp engine for the later model which has 204bhp engine? This seems to be about the same cost as just getting my 180...
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