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particlewave 12-26-2014 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 99 Boxcutter (Post 429504)
My 986 doesn't have a cigarette lighter and I was going to buy THIS generic $3 lighter from China rather than pay $35 for the OEM.

Will it work, or did Porsche make it to where you MUST HAVE their lighter?

That is one flashy butt sparker ;)
OEM is 22mm.

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Pdwight 12-26-2014 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by thstone (Post 429549)
I have a base 2.7 and would like more power. I know a guy who will give me a 3.8 from a 991 GT-3 Cup car for free. Is this a drop in replacement? Can I run the stock ECU?

Take it regardless if you install it or not.

Mark_T 12-26-2014 10:14 PM

Sometimes after sitting for a while my car puffs a bit of blue smoke when I start it. What could be wrong? Do I need a new engine?

Also, my check engine light is flashing. Is this because of the blue smoke? Is it ok to drive the car until I can get it looked at?

amitmishra4 12-27-2014 03:33 AM

If the CEL is flashing, i would be wary of even running the engine, let alone driving it, it could indicate something catastrophic! Use a diagnostic tool like durametric if possible to pull the codes and post here for advice, or have the car towed to the closest shop to be looked at by a professional. Good luck!

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Originally Posted by Mark_T (Post 429651)
Sometimes after sitting for a while my car puffs a bit of blue smoke when I start it. What could be wrong? Do I need a new engine?

Also, my check engine light is flashing. Is this because of the blue smoke? Is it ok to drive the car until I can get it looked at?


husker boxster 12-27-2014 04:46 AM

I had my Porsche out for a nice drive yesterday, runnin sweet as you please. Then I heard this awful metallicy sound and the engine died. I tried restarting it and it won't fire - just that horrible sound. Must have tried it 20 times - nothing.

Think I should try it again after letting it sit overnight?

Timco 12-27-2014 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by amitmishra4 (Post 429658)
If the CEL is flashing, i would be wary of even running the engine, let alone driving it, it could indicate something catastrophic! Use a diagnostic tool like durametric if possible to pull the codes and post here for advice, or have the car towed to the closest shop to be looked at by a professional. Good luck!

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amitmishra4 12-27-2014 06:03 AM

I realized that after I posted and scrolled up :p

Happy holidays!! :cheers:

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Originally Posted by Timco (Post 429661)


BIGJake111 12-27-2014 07:03 AM

So I was going down the road and my ims, aos, and water pump all went out at once, I didn't want a tow though so I eased it home. Do you think this hurt the engine?

Mark_T 12-27-2014 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by amitmishra4 (Post 429658)
pull the codes and post here for advice

What's are codes? Do you think my truck would be able to pull them or are they really big? I've got 4WD if that helps. Where do I pull them to?

Timco 12-27-2014 07:27 AM

The jacking points are just under the front & rear bumper with a farm jack, eh?

Mark_T 12-27-2014 07:35 AM

No, you screw the tow hook into the front bumper to use as a jacking point. In the rear you just stick the tongue of the jack in the exhaust pipe and lift it that way.

Timco 12-27-2014 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark_T (Post 429677)
No, you screw the tow hook into the front bumper to use as a jacking point. In the rear you just stick the tongue of the jack in the exhaust pipe and lift it that way.

Take off....

I knew the bumpers were rubber so I used the tops of the wheel wells. Not a good spot to jack from. :/

Mark_T 12-27-2014 08:39 AM

Well yeah, dumbass - how do you get the wheel off with the jack in the way??

BoxsterSteve 12-27-2014 08:54 AM

Do I have to buy specialty muffler bearing grease from a Porsche dealership, or can I use the generic stuff that they sell at Pep Boys?
I'm only asking because I've been using generic headlight fluid for a couple of years with no ill effects and want to save a couple of bucks to buy a left-handed steel stretcher at HF this month... :D

78F350 12-27-2014 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BoxsterSteve (Post 429685)
... and want to save a couple of bucks to buy a left-handed steel stretcher at HF this month... :D

Be careful with those HF steel stretchers. I heard that they bought a bunch of expired ones from a UK distributor and converted them to left hand drive, by re-drilling and bolting the handle on backwards.

Timco 12-27-2014 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark_T (Post 429683)
Well yeah, dumbass - how do you get the wheel off with the jack in the way??

You know, I thought about the damage to the fender, but didn't even consider this......:confused:

Pdwight 12-27-2014 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BoxsterSteve (Post 429685)
Do I have to buy specialty muffler bearing grease from a Porsche dealership, or can I use the generic stuff that they sell at Pep Boys?
I'm only asking because I've been using generic headlight fluid for a couple of years with no ill effects and want to save a couple of bucks to buy a left-handed steel stretcher at HF this month... :D

Yes there is a special grease , but turn signal lubricant will work in a pinch

history19 12-27-2014 07:24 PM

Has anyone ever had their instrument cluster back lights go out? I've checked the fuses and all are good. Is there a relay the lights are fed through? My next step is to remove the dash. Oh and BTW, I did try the manual intensity switch...I'm baffled.


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