Originally Posted by Oldcarguy (Post 587821)

Hi Ciao, it’s from a company called Mueller-Kueps. They’re in Germany and they make speciality automotive tools. Just google their name and you’ll find their website. They don’t sell directly to the public. I purchased through a vendor on eBay (Tooldom). I also purchased the M-K axle pusher for my axle replacement (received but haven’t used it yet).

For the bleeder, there are deep socket and shallow socket versions in 10 or 11mm. I purchased the deep socket 11mm version. The socket is hollow and it seems to be permanently attached to the reversible ratchet. It comes with a good quality bleeder hose (~1 meter length) that runs freely through the socket and ratchet.

I attached the bleeder hose to the clutch slave bleeder valve, attached the other end of the hose to my brake bleeder catch can, slid the ratchet/socket assembly onto the bleeder valve, made sure I had fluid and pressure in the Motive and let it rip. Standard operating procedure from that point forward. After bleeding, I just slid the ratchet/socket assembly down the hose and removed the hose from the valve.

I had also purchased a much less expensive ‘bleeder’ ratchet but it had a shallow socket that had a fixed grommet / hose assembly built into it and I did not like the way it barely fit and was difficult to remove from the bleeder valve (tested on a brake valve).

Just to mention that I had the braces, pan and midpipes removed, along with the axle disconnected from the trans axle, when I bled the clutch slave. Taking advantage of my axle / midpipe replacement project made for much easier access to the clutch slave.

Originally Posted by dsallean (Post 588007)

Installed the new shifter cables and adjusted the shifter and the parking brake. Found a few more quarters hidden under the parking brake. Took the opportunity to install the newly painted white center console and it really makes a big difference on the interior.

Dave in TX

Originally Posted by BruceH (Post 588008)

That color combination looks really nice :cheers:

Originally Posted by harrg67 (Post 586865)

Thanks for the detail! Can't wait to see how the switch goes.

Originally Posted by Geof3 (Post 588116)

Tried a little experiment. Bought a leather cover for my console lid and tackled the install. Not hard, but not easy. Fortunately, I have a little experience with this type of stuff, so sort of had a clue going in. For $29.00 and about 2 or so hours... I think it worked out nicely!

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1548660846.jpg

Originally Posted by imhighlander (Post 588122)

TRIED to install the Bluetooth adapter and CDR220 this weekend but realized that the CDR220 doesn’t work to replace a CDR23 Bose unit. Different antenna connection and no connection to the Bose system.

Reinstalled original unit and back to square one.

Still looking for a way to run at least an AUX audio source (with Bluetooth preferred) for music in the 986S.

I’m not interested in replacing with a non-factory headset isn’t an option. I want to keep the original look but with updated tech. Ideas appreciated.


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Originally Posted by BruceH (Post 588126)

Take a look at the Continental radio. It looks OEM and has Bluetooth.

http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/66343-continental-tr7412ub-stereo-installation-review.html

Originally Posted by BruceH (Post 588126)

Take a look at the Continental radio. It looks OEM and has Bluetooth.
http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/66343-continental-tr7412ub-stereo-installation-review.html

Originally Posted by imhighlander (Post 588147)

That indeed looks fantastic. If it connects to the Bose harness, I'm IN.

Thanks for the lead!
:cheers:

Originally Posted by BruceH (Post 588150)

You are welcome. I have no idea if it does work with the Bose system but reading through that thread, someone linked to a harness that does connect to the MOST system.
https://www.bergvillfx.com/index.php/products/car-audio/wiring-harnesses/iso-audio-power-harness-porsche-996-boxster-m490.html

Originally Posted by imhighlander (Post 588151)

Yeah, I came across that on their site. I'm now waiting on my inquiry to their service desk but if they give the Bose the green light I'll be doing this ASAP.

Originally Posted by boxxster (Post 588123)

What did the install involve? Also do you have the take the console out to remove the armrest?