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by EPiK
Tue Jul 17, 2018 2:38 pm
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: The dreaded oil filler tube
Replies: 49
Views: 14621

Re: The dreaded oil filler tube

you are dealing with a little dissimilar metal corrosion.. the bushing is steel, the alternator ear is aluminum. soak it good with PB Blaster, Kroil.. or your choice of penetrant, and hit it directly. How many turns is the bolt loosened? Was it difficult to loosen? You are trying to slide a steel bu...
by EPiK
Mon Jul 16, 2018 11:02 pm
Forum: DIY repairs, hacks, and other greasy activities
Topic: Trim Rings for Instrument Cluster
Replies: 6
Views: 3102

Re: Trim Rings for Instrument Cluster

so they are just a press fit? no double sided sticky tape or anything? looks good
by EPiK
Sun Jul 15, 2018 9:21 pm
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com
Replies: 9980
Views: 1501441

Re: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com

or it is just fully bled now. I replaced mine when I installed the new alternator, it was a brass hose barb and I didn't like the tacked on look..zip ties to hold it back..etc. I bought a new fitting from RockAuto and it is the same as the OEM but aluminum, powdercoated black to look stock. no diffe...
by EPiK
Wed Jul 11, 2018 11:37 pm
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: The dreaded oil filler tube
Replies: 49
Views: 14621

Re: The dreaded oil filler tube

As done on my 1999 Carrera 2 I've done this job several times. The first was when the tube broke just after getting the car and RIGHT before I was leaving for Werks Reunion in FL. I pulled the now 2 piece filler tube, epoxy glued and gorilla taped it and reinstalled... ugly but it never leaked and l...
by EPiK
Wed Jul 11, 2018 7:09 pm
Forum: DIY repairs, hacks, and other greasy activities
Topic: Installing Porsche OEM roof rack
Replies: 0
Views: 4054

Installing Porsche OEM roof rack

You would think it would be straight forward.. I picked up an OEM roof rack off Pelican a few months ago and went to install it. The "screw-out-placeholder-studs" in the roof rails all are seized. So seized in fact that the heads of the slot head screws snapped off when I tried to remove t...
by EPiK
Wed Jul 11, 2018 6:58 pm
Forum: DIY repairs, hacks, and other greasy activities
Topic: Trim Rings for Instrument Cluster
Replies: 6
Views: 3102

Re: Trim Rings for Instrument Cluster

that looks great, very classy thanks for the link.
by EPiK
Wed Jul 11, 2018 6:56 pm
Forum: Welcome to 996Outpost!
Topic: So what's the point of yet another 996 site?
Replies: 76
Views: 40445

Re: So what's the point of yet another 996 site?

where do you locate your member #? checked in profile, user controls, members..etc..
by EPiK
Wed Jul 11, 2018 6:52 pm
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Photo roll call...post ‘em up!
Replies: 114
Views: 40438

Re: Photo roll call...post ‘em up!

kcattorney wrote: Wed Jul 11, 2018 7:07 am I just noticed the 9960 utpost.com sticker. I don't remember seeing that in your other pics you just posted in the other thread. Now I have to go look.
I put it there before the roadtrip.. spreading the 996O love
by EPiK
Wed Jul 11, 2018 6:49 pm
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Road Trip Tips for 996
Replies: 48
Views: 14704

Re: Road Trip Tips for 996

Thanks KC. She shows her age a bit in the cosmetics, but the powerplant is still smooth and strong. First and foremost a driver's car and I'm just hopefully getting started. I have a question for you knowledgeable PCA folk... if my car belonged to a PCA member and was in Fl and or TX how can I conta...
by EPiK
Wed Jul 11, 2018 12:23 am
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Photo roll call...post ‘em up!
Replies: 114
Views: 40438

Re: Photo roll call...post ‘em up!

Always working on something. Currently on C4S twists 18x8 and 18x11 with fat tires 245/40, 275/40.