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08.11.2014
911 (1999 – 2004) | Engine
2003 911 Carrera Cabriolet 99 000 Engine Rapid City South Dakota Hello, While driving yesterday in normal driving conditions my car started smoking horribly. A car behind me reported that a small...
08.10.2014
911 (1995 – 1998) | Engine
1995 911 Carrera 44 500 Engine New York New York I am going to be changing the oil for the first time on my recently purchased 993. The last record shows Mobil 1 0W40. Dealer recommends 15W50. I...
08.09.2014
911 (1965 – 1973) | Interior
1973 911T 99 000 Interior Eugene Oregon I bought what I thought was the original stock steering wheel for my 1973.5 911T. It is p/n 901-347-081-20 and has "R B 11 69" in a larger stamped...
08.07.2014
968 | Transmission
1994 968 Cabriolet 120 000 Transmission Center Cross Virginia After changing the transmission filter I refilled the reservoir to a level between the min and max lines at the specified temperature: ...
08.07.2014
911 (2005 – 2011) | Engine
2006 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 105 000 Engine Washington District of Columbia I have a 2006 Carrera 4, 105,000 miles with a six speed manual. I haven't had the car that long (have had several...
08.06.2014
924 (1976 – 1982) | Engine
1980 924 Turbo 57 000 Engine Winnipeg Manitoba Greetings, I am trying to rebuild a 1980 931 that I rescued from the jaws of the crusher. I am needing some help with the electrical system, as it has...
08.05.2014
911 (1995 – 1998) | Electrical
1997 911 Carrera Cabriolet 77 000 Electrical TORONTO Ontario EY AND BATTERY CONFUSION.... BATTERY HAS A HABIT OF DRAINING WHEN LEFT- EVEN WHEN ON TRICKLE... SEEMS TO BE THE SECURITY SYSTEM... ALSO...
08.05.2014
911 (1965 – 1973) | Interior
1973 911T Interior Eugene Oregon The top light on my oil gauge never comes on. I found a manual but it was not very helpful. It's a 73.5 not a "real" '73 if that matters. It...
08.05.2014
911 (1999 – 2004) | Cables and Controls
2002 911 Targa 97 000 Cables and Controls Omaha Nebraska Am considering several makes/years for another Porsche. Looking at an 02 Targa w/.97K w IMS upgrade. Concerned about the retracable roof...
08.05.2014
968 | Interior
1993 968 Cabriolet 59 400 Interior Union New Jersey Am missing 2 screw caps on windshield post interior trim & 1 on top header. Oredred replacements from Pelican but they are too small in...
