12-26-2014, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 99 Boxcutter
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.
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That is one flashy butt sparker 
OEM is 22mm.
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12-26-2014, 10:24 PM
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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?
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Take it regardless if you install it or not.
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12-26-2014, 11:14 PM
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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?
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12-27-2014, 04:33 AM
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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
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?
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12-27-2014, 05:46 AM
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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?
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12-27-2014, 06:03 AM
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I am my own mechanic....
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Originally Posted by amitmishra4
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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12-27-2014, 07:03 AM
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I realized that after I posted and scrolled up 
Happy holidays!! 
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Originally Posted by Timco
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12-27-2014, 08:03 AM
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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?
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12-27-2014, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by amitmishra4
pull the codes and post here for advice
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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?
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12-27-2014, 08:27 AM
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I am my own mechanic....
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The jacking points are just under the front & rear bumper with a farm jack, eh?
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12-27-2014, 08:35 AM
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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.
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12-27-2014, 08:54 AM
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I am my own mechanic....
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark_T
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.
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Take off....
I knew the bumpers were rubber so I used the tops of the wheel wells. Not a good spot to jack from. :/
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Last edited by Timco; 12-27-2014 at 08:55 AM.
Reason: Add Canadian insult.
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12-27-2014, 09:39 AM
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Well yeah, dumbass - how do you get the wheel off with the jack in the way??
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12-27-2014, 09:54 AM
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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... 
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12-27-2014, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by BoxsterSteve
... and want to save a couple of bucks to buy a left-handed steel stretcher at HF this month... |
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.
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12-27-2014, 11:21 AM
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I am my own mechanic....
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Originally Posted by Mark_T
Well yeah, dumbass - how do you get the wheel off with the jack in the way??
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You know, I thought about the damage to the fender, but didn't even consider this...... 
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12-27-2014, 11:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BoxsterSteve
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... |
Yes there is a special grease , but turn signal lubricant will work in a pinch
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12-27-2014, 08:24 PM
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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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