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Old 07-26-2016, 08:03 AM   #121
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Car looks sharp Blair

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Old 07-26-2016, 05:34 PM   #122
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Today the following items were completed:
Wheels were refinished

Calipers repainted, new rotors, pads, brake flush, brake sensors

Hood shocks replaced

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Old 07-27-2016, 12:05 AM   #123
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Looks good man
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Old 07-27-2016, 06:54 AM   #124
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Nice works. Wheels & calipers came out very good.
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Old 08-02-2016, 04:24 PM   #125
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Updated pic after a wax and wheels mounted...huge transformation from when I first bought the car





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Old 08-02-2016, 04:34 PM   #126
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She is a beauty!
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Old 08-02-2016, 04:43 PM   #127
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Old 08-02-2016, 04:59 PM   #128
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Very nice job. I'm sure you have a great sense of satisfaction (well justified!).
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Old 08-10-2016, 10:00 AM   #129
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Very impressed by how well this turned out! So glad you took the time to restore it properly!
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Old 10-03-2016, 06:06 AM   #130
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Also about to purchase: 2002 Boxster S, Black

With the graphite gray interior. The top is suspiciously gray, too. Was that ever an option for a black body with gray interior, or is it an amazingly uniform faded black top?
Also has the litronic headlights, 18" 2 piece wheels and the Bose subwoofer. A Porsche specialist is selling it, they bought it from a 10 year customer, full records with recent clutch, flywheel, IMS, OAS etc etc. A bit worn and faded, but mechanically sound, just cannot figure out that top.
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Old 10-03-2016, 06:10 AM   #131
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What's the vin number
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Old 10-18-2016, 10:03 AM   #132
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I finally got a durametric and am able to properly diagnose more complicated issues, don't know why I didn't purchase sooner! First thing I did was clear my airbag light and the second thing I did was check my cam deviation values, here they are:


Here are some other p codes that came up when I Ran some diagnostics, I have already replaced the brake pedal sensor and all brake lights are working, not sure why this error keeps popping up.




I also changed my serpentine belt, glad I did as the old one was cracking around the edges.

And I found some time to install my FVD 996 turbo pedals


Here's a list of items that still need to be fixed:

Replace clutch and flywheel
Install new engine mount and shims
Fuel filling issue - unable to fill up
Chain ramp tensioners
Check timing and chains - done
Replace primary cat
A/C - no cold air, compressor and clutch working fine
CV Axles replace
Install technobrace
Wind screen deflectors install
Pedals - done
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Change serpentine belt - done
Install 997 TB and plenum
Replace MAF


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Old 10-18-2016, 10:12 AM   #133
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P0455:

Take off your gas cap and get a look at the o-ring that seals it. It's probably cracked. You can replace the whole cap (non-vented), or just get a new o-ring.
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Old 10-18-2016, 12:06 PM   #134
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Very nice work. It is amazing to me that people could neglect a special edition car
my car needs some cosmetic attention. new carpeting is in order as well as soft top. But people still can't believe it when I tell them it's 16.5 years old and has not had a full repaint.

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Try the Griot's Garage wax below if your near an advanced auto or some other store that carries it. I don't put a lot of stock in brand hype but for a product you can buy over the counter this is as good as any of the more expensive boutique brand mail order stuff I've overpaid for. Provided you do a clay bar and an ay least manual compound polishing first to clean the paint even if you don't need to remove swirl marks.

https://www.griotsgarage.com/product/liquid+gloss+poly+wax.do?sortby=ourPicks
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Old 10-18-2016, 02:40 PM   #135
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P0455:

Take off your gas cap and get a look at the o-ring that seals it. It's probably cracked. You can replace the whole cap (non-vented), or just get a new o-ring.
I replaced the gas cap with an oem a month ago. Should I clear the code and see if it comes back?

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Old 10-18-2016, 02:50 PM   #136
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I replaced the gas cap with an oem a month ago. Should I clear the code and see if it comes back?

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Can't hurt to clear it, but check out this thread too:
http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/58136-okay-weird-fuel-tank-rejects-fuel.html
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Old 11-05-2016, 07:18 PM   #137
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I traded in the SE today for a 2002 996 C4S (RMS, IMS, and clutch replaced 10k miles ago.) Sad day but I couldn't turn down this offer . I have quite a few box items for sale, stay tuned!

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Old 11-06-2016, 04:44 AM   #138
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Mind me asking what they gave you for a trade value?
Where did you trade it in?

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Mind me asking what they gave you for a trade value?
Where did you trade it in?

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Not a hell of a lot, $9k. Small user car dealership dealing with mostly German cars, friend of mine owns it.

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Old 11-06-2016, 04:57 AM   #140
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How many miles on it?
Was there any thing wrong with it.
I'm kind of interested.
Could you pm there contact information.

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