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I have 3.4 motor and swapped for 3.6 cans, but then I modified the cans
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there has been some talk about these going out and causing rattle, plus depending on your year and mileage / purchase place they (it bad) could be replaced by Porsche -
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Replace cat if it throws a cel
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Porsche will replace a bad Cat if it throws a CEL.
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Replace clutch
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Make sure when you change your oil during the summer you use 15W-50, and replace your clutch when you do the
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Replace oil during the summer you
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Make sure when you change your oil during the summer you use 15W-50, and replace your clutch when you do the
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Replace by porsche
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there has been some talk about these going out and causing rattle, plus depending on your year and mileage / purchase place they (it bad) could be replaced by Porsche -
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Use option 2 and browse your computer
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here I re-sized your picture, you can save it by right clicking the picture and saving to your computer, then use it for your avatar by clicking the "private messages" button under your name on the top right of most any page, - then on the left side under setting and options click "edit avatar" use option 2 and browse your computer to find the saved pic, and you are done....
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....with a solemn vow to search all threads before posting those "we have gone over that a million times before" questions.
West Michigan. I had a 914 in 1974 and a 924 in 1980 -- previous lifetime. 1999 C4 a week ago. Greetings all.
welcome...
post some pics for us and dont bother with the search thing... new threads are always welcome -sometimes it brings old problems to the surface so we can all see them
Howdy and welcome a) because you're newer than me
and b) because of all the upcoming "that's For Mica" comments we can now make.
{Psst, buddy, for your own sake, get some pictures of your car up here before Tim tears you a new one}
...."unless its about oil, RMS, IMS failure, or Tims love life."
Well I did deep dive into all of the Rennlist threads regarding RMS and it REALLY helped me in my research before the purchase.
OK, I'll figure out the photo posting process here in a few.
Welcome to the Forum - You'll love this place, good bunch of guys and many have seen it all before and have great advice. Can't wait to see the pics...
Hopefully this doesn't hijack the thread... (nodding to Ed)... Oil, did someone mention oil? What's the oil of choice for us regular guys (DDs, no track days and can be found in any ordinary auto parts retail outlet)?
Should I duck now or later?
Rudy
Thanks for all the welcoming statements everyone. This is a terrific site and just what I needed to tackle the learning curve. Hope these pics come through. I edited out my wonderful landscaping to crop these down.
Beautiful! Great Pics! I'm not a fan of yellow, but seems I warm up to it more and more. Congrats on your new ride. I'm not yet authorized to comment, but standby for help with the amber...
Welcome again,
Rudy
Amber sidelights! Jeez. After months of researching 996s and cramming my head with stuff I've never heard of.....amber sidelights never hit the radar. But I see your point. That means I'll need amber bulbs I suppose.
I'll get on that after I sort out the muffler rattle and find a hardtop hoist.
very nice...welcome aboard. Let us know if we can spend your money for you. BTW, I think you can get away with the standard sides...probably only on a yellow car IMO.
silver bulbs (not amber) they are much nicer
Try These Guys...LINK
Very helpful, just order a set and save having to go back for the front and back blinkers
Also Amberectomy -
Good Link Here
and pics of the ARS would be nice
Welcome!
Make sure when you change your oil during the summer you use 15W-50, and replace your clutch when you do the
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RMS replacement and IMS fix. Tim has a love life?
Oh I have the HT off now Steven B. Need to find a suitable hoist. BTW, yellow was a concession to the wife and daughter. My old 914 and 924 were silver. Maybe I'll find those pics since I'm now on a roll.
here I re-sized your picture, you can save it by right clicking the picture and saving to your computer, then use it for your avatar by clicking the "private messages" button under your name on the top right of most any page, - then on the left side under setting and options click "edit avatar" use option 2 and browse your computer to find the saved pic, and you are done....
IF you like
ARS, backside, got it! Here it is ivangene. And thanks so much for resizing the image for my avatar. I was thinking about checking in with the JPEG forum to figure that part out.
man thats nice...
if you look in the rear blinkers and see any amber (bulbs) when you pick up the ones for the side, get a set there too... subtle but nice little mod. Costs about $10 and only takes a few minutes to swap
Man- it looks really clean... how many miles on it?
Also - your welcome... if you have another one you would rather have, just let me know....I promise not to add a hood scoop, side pipes, flames and jack it up (some people will laugh at this inside joke)
SHHH - we had him going down the "mod path of no return"
Rememer, they are ugly and YOU have the power to make them look AMAZING for very little out of pocket time/money
It has 35,400 miles.
OK I promise to look into the amber issue AFTER I address the rattle in the muffler which was NOT mentioned in the PPI and did NOT begin rattling until I drove it home across the state.
Thanks again for all of your compliments. The damn thing REALLY is beautiful and I can't believe its in my garage.
+1... Start making up excuses to visit the garage... my advice: put a refridgerator out there... gives you a reason to go out there anytime day or night, and it's a short walk to refreshment while you're rubbing her with a microfiber cloth...
Rudy
rattle might be Catalytic converter... if so it might be covered by Porsche... there has been some talk about these going out and causing rattle, plus depending on your year and mileage / purchase place they (it bad) could be replaced by Porsche -
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read post #6 from "himself"
Purdy car! Welcome. It will be good in the snow!
Don't wait too long to order your snow tires they run out about Sept.
Porsche will replace a bad Cat if it throws a CEL.
Thanks ivangene and C4CRNA, I took it in for a quick go-over the other day, and then to a local muffler shop and we think the baffler popped a weld in the left muffler. We are not thinking cats, fortunately. I'm outside the cat warranty. I have located a left muffler from a 99 (description says 3.6 which is incorrect, I think).
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/left-...Q5fAccessories
Also found matching mufflers from a c2 3.6 litre.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
Would you happen to know if the 3.6 mufflers would fit a 3.4? Might sound different I'd imagine. And I wonder if c2 mufflers can go on a c4.
ewe... both of those look a bit tired!!
I have 3.4 motor and swapped for 3.6 cans, but then I modified the cans
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see post #520
This is a long thread, but there good stuff there
I paid $125 for my new cans and have seen the 3.4's go for less... in better shape than those.
IMO get the 3.6's but find some newer looking ones...
Ah - I'll add my welcome to the list, and I gotta say my wife would not tolerate a yellow car, but I like them. Orange markers are fine on that car, but for $30 I guess clears would look better.
cheers - you've inspired me to post some pics of my new car which I got very recently but only posted cheesy dealer pics of. Stay tuned.
