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1 hour ago, ½cwt said:

On about page 330 of What have YOU done to your 986 today ? topic.

Thanks 

38 minutes ago, fizz said:

Right here but it's a bit of a git to get the existing rubber out. 

In saying that when I bought a new cap I used a blade and cut it off as I don't like it falling and hitting the car. I just take it off and place it on the pump when filling up.

Thank you 

Can someone please advise on where the rubber strap fix’s for the fuel filler cap, tia 

I think I may have used a bar or another spanner through the ring to get more leverage 

I got mine really hot with mapp gas in a blow lamb, be prepared to re tap the threads in the exhaust as  there wasn’t much left when mine came out, you can by the tap on eBay cheap enough 

4 minutes ago, TROOPER88 said:

Yes, for sure.

The very early 986’s had lots of problems with the boosters, they would literally fill with water 😄

Mines a 98 2.5, will have been changed at some point, will fit new switch for now, then when a renew all the brake pipes over winter I can disconnect the master cylinder etc and adjust, is there a measurement as to where it needs adjusting or is it Visual

22 minutes ago, the baron said:

212000 miles same brake switch and it’s 24yrs old

I think it must be positioning of linkage, someone must have had booster out at some time 

1 hour ago, TROOPER88 said:

Chaps

The problem you are all having is not the brake light switch but the brake master cylinder linkage being poorly adjusted.

Is it just a matter of adjusting near the battery in the frunk? 

1 hour ago, Jim b said:

The plunger should be pulled fully out before fitting, then when you brake it will automatically reset to correct length. 

Thanks, 

3 minutes ago, Jim b said:

I removed mine recently, it looked as though you can adjust the plunger by pressing down, or pulling it and you will feel it clicking. 

I wonder if it has to be set a required length before fitting, the teeth have gone on the last one I had, as it pushed in with no force at all. If it was set too long when I fitted it, 

1 minute ago, jonogt6 said:

I've had 4 in the last 9 years. I've tried expensive ones, I've tried cheap ones. They're all the same...rubbish!!!

Thanks, at least it isn’t just me then,

I can’t see how it could be adjustable, it fits in bayonet style, push in and twist, I can’t be that heavy footed 😂

I had same fault codes on my 2.5, it was the 02 sensor, replaced with a new Bosch one, two months later other side one went same symptoms. Not too expensive to remedy but would advice you do both. 

Has anyone else had issues with brake light switch? Went for MOT today, tester said no brake lights, I’ve fitted another switch car passed ok, but that was my third switch in 2 years, am I doing something wrong? It appears heavy braking causes the piston to stick in, a little wiggle and it pops out again 

I have just had two PS4 on the back of mine, I’m very impressed with them, glad I paid the extra.

Balls as well? If you’re going to 3.7 

Excuse my ignorance, but what is it?

Looks great