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Forum: 964 Forum
03-21-2020, 04:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,231
Posted By Dave R.

I don’t remember encountering that problem, but...

I don’t remember encountering that problem, but looking carefully at the helical gear may tell you the answer -

Is it symmetrical about the hole for the pin? Even number of gear teeth? (Does it...
Forum: 964 Forum
03-21-2020, 01:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,231
Posted By Dave R.

Staking the solid pin - see Step 32 in the first...

Staking the solid pin - see Step 32 in the first post. 🙂

Using a bench vise, squeeze the ends of the pin. Put small metal blocks or spacers between the vise jaws and the pin ends (so the vise jaws...
Forum: 997 Forum
09-09-2019, 12:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,210
Posted By Dave R.

No, fixed back then. Just realized I’d not closed...

No, fixed back then. Just realized I’d not closed the loop.
Forum: 997 Forum
09-09-2019, 04:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,210
Posted By Dave R.

Turns out the crunchy noise was just from the...

Turns out the crunchy noise was just from the water pump bearing, the impeller vanes looked just fine.

I had the car flat-bedded to the local Dealer which replaced the water pump and also replaced...
Forum: 997 Forum
04-04-2013, 03:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,210
Posted By Dave R.

crunchy water pump failure - DIY or Shop?

Walked out to the car after work this eve and discovered a large puddle of coolant fanning out from under the engine block, dripping from the water pump... Refilled a couple quarts into the overflow...
Forum: 997 Forum
04-04-2013, 02:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,915
Posted By Dave R.

Some Durametric cables are limited to 3...

Some Durametric cables are limited to 3 registrations, others are not - depends which one you get.
Forum: 997 Forum
02-16-2013, 03:40 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 24,381
Posted By Dave R.

Oh? Why? Facts, experience? One thing I can...

Oh? Why? Facts, experience?

One thing I can tell you is that I did run all-seasons here in Seattle area on a daily driver 964 (Michelin Pilot Sport All-Seasons) right up until we had some snow...
Forum: 997 Forum
02-16-2013, 02:16 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 24,381
Posted By Dave R.

Yes, of course you can. I've been running...

Yes, of course you can.

I've been running Michelin Alpins year-round in the Seattle area for the last 2.5 years on my 997.1 daily driver - about 25k miles so far and I still have with significant...
Forum: 964 Forum
10-28-2012, 12:45 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,793
Posted By Dave R.

Great thread. Adjusting valves - backing...

Great thread.

Adjusting valves - backing out the adjustment then inserting feeler gauge and tightening down to proper clearance is just fine and faster than trying to wedge the gauge in.
...
Forum: 997 Forum
10-25-2012, 11:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,214
Posted By Dave R.

MoneyPit, did you have to drop the engine a bit...

MoneyPit, did you have to drop the engine a bit until the rear engine brace cleared the engine mount bolts, before you could pull the engine brace laterally off the studs in the engine block?
Forum: 997 Forum
10-25-2012, 01:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 100,966
Posted By Dave R.

Note also that some options will increase...

Note also that some options will increase maintenance costs.

For example, 18" rims are less expensive to shoe than 19" rims - for Michelin PS2s on 2006 911, Tirerack.com currently shows $1236 for...
Forum: 997 Forum
10-17-2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,290
Posted By Dave R.

I hear the same sound. At last pad change I...

I hear the same sound.

At last pad change I put in titanium backing plates (no adhesive) between pads and pistons instead of the adhesive-backed damping plates.

Presumably the pads are...
Forum: 997 Forum
10-14-2012, 04:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,620
Posted By Dave R.

Honda Odyssey. Drives like a car, fuel...

Honda Odyssey.

Drives like a car, fuel efficiency will be as good as or better than Subaru, lower maintenance than Audi or Land Rover, completely stealthy and versatile. It will even tow.

Who...
Forum: 997 Forum
10-10-2012, 03:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,967
Posted By Dave R.

Thanks, those are both useful data points.

Thanks, those are both useful data points.
Forum: 997 Forum
10-10-2012, 02:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,616
Posted By Dave R.

Old vs. New?

What Porsche did you have before your 997, what do you miss about the old one and what do you like about the new one?

I changed out of a 964 Targa into a 997.1 Carrera, and I miss ->

Germanic...
Forum: 964 Forum
10-07-2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 459
Posted By Dave R.

964 daily drivers in Seattle - need winter set?

Hi Folks,

Any 964 daily drivers in Seattle who might want/need a set of D90's fitted with Michelin X-Ice winter tires? Roughly half worn I'd guess, still lots of good tread.

I no longer have a...
Forum: 996 Forum
10-04-2012, 12:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 489
Posted By Dave R.

Flywheel failure symptoms?

Anyone had their dual-mass flywheel go south, and if yes what were the symptoms?

I have an intermittent, brief drivetrain rattle that seems to occur anywhere between 2300 and 3200 rpm when...
Forum: 997 Forum
10-04-2012, 12:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,967
Posted By Dave R.

Flywheel failure symptoms?

Anyone had their dual-mass flywheel go south, and if yes what were the symptoms?

I have an intermittent, brief drivetrain rattle that seems to occur between 2300 and 3200 rpm when accelerating...
Forum: 997 Forum
09-19-2012, 02:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,806
Posted By Dave R.

Why are they replacing the clutch slave cylinder?...

Why are they replacing the clutch slave cylinder? Those are usually good for much, much longer.

Also, are they replacing the flywheel? If yes, you might press them as to whether that is strictly...
Forum: 964 Forum
09-16-2012, 06:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,057
Posted By Dave R.

As to the two feeler gauges shown in Post #15,...

As to the two feeler gauges shown in Post #15, the first one is fine.

The feeler blade on it swaps out easily, just undo the two little nuts/bolts.

That second one is pretty though.
Forum: 964 Forum
09-16-2012, 05:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,057
Posted By Dave R.

No need for the triple-square to turn the engine...

No need for the triple-square to turn the engine over.

Put a socket on the fan pulley (19mm?) and turn clockwise with your left hand, while pressing in the fan belt on the downstream side from the...
Forum: 997 Forum
09-14-2012, 01:52 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 107,127
Posted By Dave R.

Thanks all for the kind words. :)

Thanks all for the kind words. :)
Forum: 997 Forum
09-12-2012, 03:59 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 107,127
Posted By Dave R.

997.1 Spark Plug & Coil Pack Replacement DIY w/Photos

997.1 Spark Plug Change Procedure

Below are a tool list and step-by-step procedure with photos of key steps. Photos show the right side cylinder bank. Left side is largely identical with minor...
Forum: 997 Forum
08-18-2012, 05:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 100,966
Posted By Dave R.

Preventive maintenance: MY 2005-07, 2008-10 ...

Preventive maintenance:
MY 2005-07, 2008-10

Every 20k/2yrs - oil & filter, cabin air filter, brake fluid flush (oil & filter every 12k/1yr on 2008, every 10k/1yr 09-10)
Every 40k/4yrs - engine...
Forum: 997 Forum
08-17-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 60,329
Posted By Dave R.

Out of curiosity, where did you find this 96k...

Out of curiosity, where did you find this 96k number?

Porsche's official spark plug maintenance interval for the 2008 Carrera S is 40k/4 years. See, e.g., this resource on Porsche's website -...
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