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Cayman vs. 968 and other thoughts
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I had an opportunity to test drive a base model Cayman a few days ago. I think the 968 compares very favorably with the Cayman. In fact, I thought the stock base Cayman was a little gutless compared…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Monte Olsen Mar 26.
parking brake top button sproing!
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Well, this is known to happen, unfortunately. The top button on the parking brake has popped off, and now I have to get it back in there. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to put the sleeve,…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Monte Olsen Feb 14.
Food for thought: upgrades that might be kinda neat
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I've been thinking about upgrades to our cars that might be interesting, though impossible. For instance, I have been wondering how hard it would be to put a Boxter/Caymen or Boxter/Caymen S engine…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by ken Dec 23, 2011.
Tracking down hatch squeaks and rattles, and eliminating them?
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I have three separate rattles coming from the hatch and am trying to trace them down. I thumped on the right side of the lower hatch glass from the outside and did find one. I also find that pishing…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Monte Olsen Oct 20, 2011.
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Monte Olsen replied to george's discussion Are there any good code reader tools for porsche to promote?How about Autocom CDP?"The best code reader that I am aware of is by Durametric at www.durametric.com."
Monte Olsen replied to Monte Olsen's discussion Cayman vs. 968 and other thoughts"That sounds like a lot to me. ;-) I really like our cars. They are timeless in their design. They ride great and they have great power with smooth delivery. They are everything a Porsche should be.
Monte"
sydneyman2007 replied to Monte Olsen's discussion Cayman vs. 968 and other thoughts"Actually not all that much but it works for me! Ive got headers, aftermarket chip designed to work with the headers, airbox mod, 17" cup 1's, koni shocks, sport seats, 993RS steering wheel, rear seat delete, RS style carpeting, RS style…"
Monte Olsen replied to Monte Olsen's discussion Cayman vs. 968 and other thoughts"You are welcome and thanks for your comments, too. I think we have greeeeat cars. ;-) I noticed your "at the time" comment. What have you done to modify your great car?"
Monte Olsen replied to Monte Olsen's discussion Cayman vs. 968 and other thoughts"Thanks Ken. I will let ya know what it turns out being.
Yeah! 968 is back up and running! ;-)"
sydneyman2007 replied to Monte Olsen's discussion Cayman vs. 968 and other thoughts"I had the EXACT same response when i test drove the cayman when it was new... felt gutless and in stock form just didn't feel as planted as my (at the time) very lightly modified 968. All it did was solidify my happiness with the 968. Top…"
ken replied to Monte Olsen's discussion Cayman vs. 968 and other thoughts" I would look to make sure the wire is hooked up. Not sure if a disconnected wire would make it run all the time, or not at all.
If the temp switch did go bad, that would suck after just having the rad. drained and having to do it again."
Monte Olsen replied to Monte Olsen's discussion Cayman vs. 968 and other thoughts"That's hilarious. <G> I was using a tablet. Such are the tribulations of using a tablet and not checking what you typed because it all looked so good.
I like Autohaus AZ, too. It's a great company, and their prices are…"
ken replied to Monte Olsen's discussion Cayman vs. 968 and other thoughts"Monte look at your post, not sure what you were writing."
Monte Olsen replied to Monte Olsen's discussion Cayman vs. 968 and other thoughts"Ken, I don't know how I missed this reply. Sorry. I like autohaus Az, too. By the way, as a result of the earlier repair I am noticing that the fine stays on the niter time the car is running. You yjink the temp sensor may have gone bad? I do…"
Monte Olsen posted a status"Troubleshooting radiator fan that is on all the time until I turn off the car."
ken replied to Monte Olsen's discussion Cayman vs. 968 and other thoughts" Yeah, so far, the only outsourced work I have had done is a 4 wheel alignment, as I have seen how to do it at home, but would rather let pros do that.
Recently replaced several hoses on the 951. probably should start collecting the rest for it…"
Monte Olsen replied to Monte Olsen's discussion Cayman vs. 968 and other thoughts"Ken,
I looked at some of the parts diagrams. There's a kind of nipple fitting that goes into the radiator at that side. I am thinking that is what they may have been talking about. The bill for all of the work was $272 and for the hoses…"
Monte Olsen replied to Monte Olsen's discussion Cayman vs. 968 and other thoughts"Ken,
Good question. I'll look at the parts diagram and let you know.
I was really happy with the tezt drive of theCayman to learn how well our 968s hold up to the newer cars.
Monte"
ken replied to Monte Olsen's discussion Cayman vs. 968 and other thoughts" Monte, would that have been the heater control valve? Never mind, I saw it was on drivers side, what valve was that?"
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- What 968 model do you own?
- Coupe
- What year?
- 1992
- Your city:
- Eugene
- Your state (if U.S.A.):
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 12:10am on February 14, 2012,
Jason Chamness said… - You were interested in the motor & trans out of a 165k cabriolets and said you would be "interested in knowing..." I have them. The engine had a broken timing belt so all the exhaust valves are bent and the head gasket was rotted out so the block was filled with water. Just thought I would ease your curiosity.
- At 9:05am on October 1, 2011, Peter J Catri said…
- At 10:48pm on September 30, 2011, Peter J Catri said…
Hi Monte
One more thing, My car is a rag top. So I don't have rear wiper, I have a place that has one it's the same as the batwing. This company only deals with Porsche.
Thanks
Pete
- At 10:42pm on September 30, 2011, Peter J Catri said…
Hi Monte
The trans. is a manual (6 speed) the motor has 165K. Like most batwings this one is in rough shape. I do have a place that has one. It was $200.00.
Thanks
Pete
Thanks
Pete
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