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YOUR RESEARCH996 convertible , open/close top manually ?
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IMS has been replaced (have receipt), brand new clutch (have receipt), and Michelin Pilot Super Sports have less than 2,000 miles on them.
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I went about 2 years with filling the fluid before i just changed the pistons.
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I ordered used ones offline and changed them in my garage.
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As you can see in pics, the car has OZ Ultraleggera 19" wheels ($1,800) and full coilovers that allow you to adjust ride height.
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Hello , i bought my car and the top doesnt seem to go up or down with the button. When i press the open button the top unlatches and the back part opens but the top wont lower unless its by hand, then when i press the close button the top cover wont close help!
Year:
2004
Make:
Porsche
Model:
911
Price:
$30000
Mileage:
102312
Color:
Black
Private or Dealer Listing:
Private Listing
Location (State):
NE
Transmission:
Manual
Drivetrain:
4WD & AWD
This for sale for a friend has approval from GT3 Chuck.
Selling a 2004 996 C4S Cab for a friend. As the title states, the car is a 6-speed manual finished in Black over Savanna Beige Full leather. 102,3xx miles. IMS has been replaced (have receipt), brand new clutch (have receipt), and Michelin Pilot Super Sports have less than 2,000 miles on them.
Factory options:
XSC - Porsche crests in headrests
X54 - Stainless steel exhaust
288 - Headlamp washers
446 - Wheel caps with colored Porsche crest
586 - 4-way adjustable lumbar support, driver seat
601 - Xenon headlamps
680 - Bose sound system
692 - Remote 6 disc CD changer
750 - Hardtop delete
982 - Draped leather front seats
939 - Draped leather rear seats
266 - Automatic anti-dazzle door mirrors
342 - Heated seats
Original MSRP was $97,545.00. Car was built in 03/2004.
As you can see in pics, the car has OZ Ultraleggera 19" wheels ($1,800) and full coilovers that allow you to adjust ride height. Car will have a fresh oil change and be ready to go for the new buyer. Everything works as it should, the top works flawlessly, motor pulls hard, transmission shifts smooth. Still have the original spare, cigarette lighter air pump, tools, etc. Car needs absolutely nothing, just being sold to make room for other toys. Located in Omaha, NE. Asking $30,000, but open to any reasonable offers. He already has a trade-in offer from the local Porsche dealer, but he is trying to sell to an enthusiast first. Clean and clear title in hand, ready to go.
PM me here, or email me at
[email removed]
if interested, or if you have any questions. Thanks!
Sounds like you're out of fluid. It's most likely leaking from one of the pistons. I went about 2 years with filling the fluid before i just changed the pistons. Doing the fluid is very easy and i had it down to getting it done in about 10-15 min. There is a great DIY on Renntech. The pistons were pretty easy to change but i had to go to porsche to get the top to close correctly (computer was out of synch )
As mentioned above, most likely low on fluid or possibly fluid is bad or leaking. Rarely bad or failed motors. Not to worry, easy to check. Take a look at our instructions for troubleshooting here:
996 Convertible Top Mechanism Repair
Here's a pic of the mechanism once you have accessed through the panel:
Hope this helps! Mark/Pelican Parts
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I ordered used ones offline and changed them in my garage. It's an easy job but, had to go to the dealer after to get everything synched up again.
