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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-10-2010, 06:52 PM
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Posted By autodoctor911
PSM:trac off?

if I hold the trac off button down untill the trac off light comes on then turns off again, is the PSM totally disabled?


when I do this the trac off light is not on at all, and will not come on...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-07-2010, 07:26 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,831
Posted By autodoctor911
I do see one giant loophole on the ims failure in...

I do see one giant loophole on the ims failure in some warranties:
"internally lubricated parts"
Because Porsche had the bright(dumb) idea of using a sealed bearing this would possibly leave it...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-07-2010, 07:11 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,831
Posted By autodoctor911
litmus test for warranty

one way to tell a crappy warranty is how they pay for the repair. any good warranty is going to give a one time credit card # with the approval or right after the repair, so patment is recieved...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-07-2010, 06:47 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,831
Posted By autodoctor911
best warranty

The best extended warranty plan that I have ever dealt with has been from Nissan, so if you can, find a porsche for sale at a Nissan used car lot, or even just go to a Nissan used car salesman and...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-07-2010, 06:19 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,831
Posted By autodoctor911
denied coverage

I have dealt with many warranty companies at dealerships and independent garages, and the only time they have even asked for maintenance records is when there is evidence of neglect such as excessive...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-07-2010, 04:14 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,831
Posted By autodoctor911
warranties

from my experience the good warranty companies,i.e. ones that have been in business 10 years ore more, espepecially the ones that are attatched to major auto manufacturers e.g. G.M.P.P., Ford E.S.P.,...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-06-2010, 08:23 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,831
Posted By autodoctor911
not covered?

how could a warranty not cover engine failure due to an internal bearing?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-06-2010, 05:12 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,831
Posted By autodoctor911
to retro or not

I am quite in agreement that it is an amazingly gracious means to fix a bearing that is known to be going out. salvation indeed. but what is the actual risk. everone here seems to talk like it is...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-06-2010, 07:09 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,831
Posted By autodoctor911
good enough for me.

I guess that ws the Info I was looking for. If it was just a matter of Porsche cutting costs, then this fix should suffice. 70 cars is a pretty good number of testers out there, but not enough to be...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-05-2010, 05:24 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,831
Posted By autodoctor911
if it feels good do it

I guess it comes down to opinions and speculation really. If it's going to make you feel better, do it. My only concern still, at this point is how long term is the fix. If Porsche is still having...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-05-2010, 05:12 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,831
Posted By autodoctor911
experimental preventive repairs

I think that everyone is making way too big a deal about this problem. bring the car in for a checkout. If the car checks out good, and it is priced right, buy it. when it is time to do a clutch I...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-05-2010, 08:26 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,831
Posted By autodoctor911
ims retrofit in austin

I am willing and able to start performing this operation if the need is there. I am still studying wether I am going to recommend such a remedy when there is no symptoms present. If your bearing...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-04-2010, 06:05 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 347,695
Posted By autodoctor911
mechanic in austin, tx

Sean Williams autodoctor911@gmail.com 512-576-3598
Master technician
Daves Ultimate Automotive
3822 S. Congress Ave. 78704
davesua.com 512-444-7716


I have over 15 years of...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-04-2010, 05:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 911
Posted By autodoctor911
"scca stock wheels/spacers"

I was wondering if anyone has come across an actual clarification by scca reguarding stock wheelsize as per porsche service bulletin 4 16/08, which lists 18x8front,18x10 rear and 17mm spacers as...
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