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Forum: 997 Forum
05-16-2019, 10:41 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 75,225
Posted By USMC_DS1

Congrats ltcjmramos...

Congrats ltcjmramos (https://rennlist.com/forums/members/23620-ltcjmramos.html). Those red belts contrast nicely against the black interior leather.
Forum: 997 Forum
04-20-2019, 07:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,255
Posted By USMC_DS1

Attended a few flat 6 innovations m96/97 engine...

Attended a few flat 6 innovations m96/97 engine rebuild and performance classes over the years. As a result I've been implementing the following oil service protocol for my '08 C2S with 83K+ miles:...
Forum: 997 Forum
10-09-2018, 12:00 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 101,926
Posted By USMC_DS1

Congrats on a successful DIY. I've enjoyed this...

Congrats on a successful DIY. I've enjoyed this mod for many years now. My next mod will be the Numeric cables.
Forum: 997 Forum
05-27-2017, 02:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 62,443
Posted By USMC_DS1

1. FWIW, my '08 C2S has 78k+ miles and the WP has...

1. FWIW, my '08 C2S has 78k+ miles and the WP has been R&R 3 times... twice pre-emptively and all with OEM WP. During the engine rebuild and performance classes I've taken in recent years ... the...
Forum: 997 Forum
12-25-2016, 02:03 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 55,698
Posted By USMC_DS1

Hopefully the impeller bits did not make their...

Hopefully the impeller bits did not make their way through the coolant system and into the engine... may lead to hot spots where they get lodged.
Forum: 997 Forum
12-25-2016, 01:24 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 118,950
Posted By USMC_DS1

I just did an oil service today which included...

I just did an oil service today which included dropping the pan to inspect for signs of engine wear. Like you I used a sharp knife(surgical blade) to get the larger chunks of pre-existing Loctite...
Forum: 997 Forum
12-24-2016, 02:27 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 55,698
Posted By USMC_DS1

Congrats on the DIY! Was that the original WP? ...

Congrats on the DIY! Was that the original WP? How many miles on the car and more importantly the WP?

FWIW, I tackled this same DIY during the Thanksgiving holiday break. Car had 75K+ miles...
Forum: 997 Forum
10-11-2016, 03:53 PM
Replies: 1,157
Views: 566,456
Posted By USMC_DS1

Wow... that's tragic. BTW what type of fly wheel...

Wow... that's tragic. BTW what type of fly wheel was on the car? original dual mass or LW. How does the IMS shaft look?
Forum: 997 Forum
10-10-2016, 01:37 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 142,538
Posted By USMC_DS1

MYW, thanks for the note and great to see the...

MYW, thanks for the note and great to see the write up helping a fellow enthusiast. Also a reminder to prioritize the shift cable project on my preemptive maintenance list. With 75K+ on the clock...
Forum: 997 Forum
04-14-2016, 11:45 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 62,443
Posted By USMC_DS1

I have the WP swap planned for this summer as a...

I have the WP swap planned for this summer as a preemptive maintenance item as well. GL with the R&R. pics:thumbup:.
Forum: 997 Forum
01-31-2016, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1,157
Views: 566,456
Posted By USMC_DS1

Yes, it should have the larger IMSB if this is a...

Yes, it should have the larger IMSB if this is a factory engine and not a replacement...
Forum: 997 Forum
01-12-2016, 09:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,702
Posted By USMC_DS1

+1... installed the black version on my guards...

+1... installed the black version on my guards red '08 C2S 2+ yrs ago. Very satisfied.
Forum: 997 Forum
01-07-2016, 05:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,797
Posted By USMC_DS1

I went with some deep dished Champion RS 129's. ...

I went with some deep dished Champion RS 129's. https://rennlist.com/forums/997-forum/767266-new-wheels-and-tires-mpss-on-champion-rs-129-s.html

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Forum: 997 Forum
01-07-2016, 12:28 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 75,225
Posted By USMC_DS1

Congrats oldkingdom! Glad the write-up helped. ...

Congrats oldkingdom! Glad the write-up helped. :thumbup:
Forum: 997 Forum
12-30-2015, 09:11 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 66,892
Posted By USMC_DS1

Lawrence, try ALLDATADiy.com. They have the...

Lawrence, try ALLDATADiy.com. They have the basic tech pubs on the GT3. BTW, they don't have a search engine but these are the sub-folders/where I found the procedure for the 997.1. Maybe similar...
Forum: 997 Forum
12-27-2015, 01:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,408
Posted By USMC_DS1

Join the list:...

Join the list: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-forum/751226-mod-men-how-did-you-modified-your-carrera.html
Forum: 997 Forum
12-26-2015, 09:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,692
Posted By USMC_DS1

I installed Function First semi-solid mounts...

I installed Function First semi-solid mounts earlier this year. The install was easy. It did introduce some NVH which I liked... made the car fell a bit more tactile/less isolated. Never mentioned...
Forum: 997 Forum
12-25-2015, 09:36 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 188,807
Posted By USMC_DS1

Merry Christmas syzygy and GL with the DIY's......

Merry Christmas syzygy and GL with the DIY's... that's always been part of my own p-car ownership fun. I have a lot of projects to tackle next week as well when I get back home.
Forum: 997 Forum
12-19-2015, 02:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 28,576
Posted By USMC_DS1

Welcome to RL. Since you like to DIY... cost of...

Welcome to RL. Since you like to DIY... cost of maintenance or replacement may be of interest. The PDK is a FRU, field replaceable unit, so it's treated as a black box = no parts available from...
Forum: 997 Forum
12-19-2015, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1,157
Views: 566,456
Posted By USMC_DS1

This was covered by Jake Raby and Tony Callas...

This was covered by Jake Raby and Tony Callas during the Engine Build class I took last week. Of the 997.1 engines Jake rebuilt due to IMS issues most were tracked... only one was a street car.
Forum: 997 Forum
12-17-2015, 12:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,391
Posted By USMC_DS1

Pete, FWIW I went with changing the face...

Pete, FWIW I went with changing the face gauges......
Forum: 997 Forum
12-17-2015, 11:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 876
Posted By USMC_DS1

+1... I replaced my battery last year. Two wks...

+1... I replaced my battery last year. Two wks later the car would not pass emission testing. Wasted a $100 trying to pass emissions at the dealer.

Just drive it for a week, long distance,...
Forum: 997 Forum
12-17-2015, 12:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,175
Posted By USMC_DS1

My bad... did not notice that this was for a...

My bad... did not notice that this was for a 997.2. Not sure about the WP in this case although I suspect it may have similar wear issues due to wear over time.
Forum: 997 Forum
12-16-2015, 09:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 876
Posted By USMC_DS1

Was the battery disconnected or replaced recently?

Was the battery disconnected or replaced recently?
Forum: 997 Forum
12-16-2015, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,892
Posted By USMC_DS1

ymc226, Hard to say. I have a cheap steel...

ymc226,

Hard to say. I have a cheap steel HF floor jack. It's low profile and has been working great for 4+ yrs. It allows me to control the lowering process precisely.... drops about 1-2mm. I...
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