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12.23.2020
Cayman | Brakes
2015 Cayman GTS 19 600 Brakes SAINT JAMES New York How do I initiate the hold function? Do sport modes make a difference? Select rating Give it 1/5 Give it 2/5 Give it 3/5 Give it 4/5 Give it 5/5 No...
12.22.2020
911 (1999 – 2004) | Suspension and Steering
2002 911 Carrera 71 300 Suspension and Steering Newnan Georgia I have been looking at what appears to be a worn shock absorber (or some other part) inside the metal coil within the rear suspension...
12.19.2020
911 (1974 – 1977) | Engine
1976 911S 71 000 Engine Wimberley Texas Sorry to ask a question I should be able to figure out for myself, but could someone help me decode my engine number? My car is a 1976 911S and, like most 76...
12.17.2020
944 (1983-1985) | Engine
1985 944 100 000 Engine Atlanta Georgia I have a leaking lower rad hose and not sure which to order for replacement. My car has been updated with improved water pump and not sure if that determines...
12.17.2020
Boxster | Electrical and Electronic
1999 Boxster 610 000 Electrical and Electronic Jacksonville Florida Hi. My completely stock 1999 986 automatic occasionally fails to turn over with no sound at all. Moving the gear selector to...
12.17.2020
911 (1978 – 1983) | Other
1980 911 SC Other Seattle Washington Trying to find quantity of 911 SCs produced in Light Blue Metallic paint. Select rating Give it 1/5 Give it 2/5 Give it 3/5 Give it 4/5 Give it 5/5 No votes yet
12.15.2020
Boxster | Interior
2000 Boxster S 13 600 Interior San Rafael California My Boxster S came with the M584 rear speaker shelf but not with speakers or additional equiipment to install them. Any suggestions on obtaining...
12.13.2020
911 (1995 – 1998) | Engine
1998 911 Carrera S Engine Bedford New Hampshire I am considering changing my stock C2S exhaust mufflers for a stage II or III Fister. Think it will detract from a 100% original car aside from tires...
12.13.2020
911 (1995 – 1998) | Other
1997 911 Carrera S 55 000 Other Belvidere Illinois A year ago I had all gaskets & seals replaced due to an oil leak. Since then, I seem to be losing about a quart of oil every 500 miles. No...
12.13.2020
911 (1989- 1994) | Cables and Controls
1992 911 Carrera 2 Cables and Controls Yardley Pennsylvania The Central Warning Light and the Rear Spolier dash light come on at speed when the Rear Spoiler goes up. There is also now a "...
