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  1. What have YOU done to your 987 today

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    New front brake pads
    New front brake discs
    New front brake sensors and pad springs and pin kit
    New rear brake pads
    New rear brake discs
    New rear brake sensors and pad springs and pin kit
    New brake fluid and flush
    New front shocks
    New front top mounts, bearings and bump stops
    Full alignment
    Re-fixed gearbox / exhaust heat shield (rattling)
    Greased clam shell runners
     

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  2. What have YOU done to your 987 today

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    23 hours ago, Gdaybruce said:

    I committed a schoolboy error the other day when changing the oil and filter. It's a job I've done many times before but for some reason and without thinking about it (and therein lies the problem!) I used a torx bit to undo the sump drain plug, rather than an allen key. It came undone fine but of course when I came to refit the plug and tighten it, it slipped, wrecking the plug.

    Fortunately I was able to tap in an appropriate allen key which had enough bite to get it loose again and I had a spare sump plug so it wasn't a major disaster. I just had to carefully clean the drain pan, empty out the fresh oil and then refill it again with the new plug fitted. Doh!!

    Are the standard sump plugs magnetic?
    If not is there a recommended magnetic one to fit?

  4. What have YOU done to your 987 today

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    15 hours ago, eob said:

    Front tyres over 6 years old and badly cracked, which again I knew about. They recommend replacing immediately.

    Rear tyres coming up on 6 years old, recommend replacing in near future.

    When you price the tyres up take a look at Falken.
    My recent 987 also had old tyres that had hardened and had slight cracking.

    I read a lot of forum posts suggesting Michelin and Pirelli etc.
    I tend to mainly drive in the dry and don't track my car.

    I managed to get tyres for £114 a corner which are nice and quiet.
    So saved a few bob...
     

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  8. Engine Compartment Fan

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    Thank you all for the information above.
    Based on the replies I've done a bit more digging.

    There seems to be a fairly common issue in that the engine compartment ambient temp sensor sits between the manifold plenums.
    It's held in place by a small rubber grommet. This grommet fails and becomes loose meaning the sensor then falls onto and rests against the manifold.
    This tells the ECU that the compartment temp is higher than it should be causing the fan to run more often.

    I've not had the engine cover off since I bought the car so this could be just the excuse I need.
    Sensor is about £20 and the rubber grommet is a couple of quid...
    I reckon when I get the time I'll swap the sensor and grommet out to be sure.

    Thanks

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  9. Engine Compartment Fan

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    1 hour ago, Richard Hamilton said:

    Engine compartment temperature: ON at > 158° F. (70° C)

    Thank you, this is very helpful.

    From this explanation there must be some sort of temp sensor just for the engine compartment.
    I wonder if its worth swapping mine out.

    I also wonder if the noisy element of my question is a worn fan and could also be replaced to quieten it down a bit.

    Thanks again
     

  10. Engine Compartment Fan

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    1 hour ago, Dan888 said:

    i.e. it is expected to be on so much on hot summer days. I reckon it's on about 75% of the time.

    This should have read as a question not a statement...;
    i.e. is it expected to be on so much on hot summer days? I reckon it's on about 75% of the time.
     

  12. Engine Compartment Fan

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    I've noticed that the fan in the engine compartment on the drivers side is on rather a lot.

    I've read mixed comments regarding its operation and whether it's linked to the engine temperature
    or just the ambient temperature of the engine compartment.
    i.e. it is expected to be on so much on hot summer days. I reckon it's on about 75% of the time.
    It is also very noisy when the car is stationery at lights etc.

    Also can someone confirm if it is designed to pass air over something to keep something cool.
    Or is it just to expel the hot air from the engine bay so all the rubber and plastic bits last longer?

    Thanks


     

  13. What have YOU done to your 987 today

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    12 minutes ago, Ti Rich said:

    Rear camera added to my Pioneer double din. Bit of a pig to run the cables but done now.

     

    I'd like to do the same so would you be able to detail this?
    (the camera bit as I've also just fitted a Pioneer head unit)
    Which camera and how it's routed and wired in.
    Would be super useful as I have no idea how to do this.

  15. What have YOU done to your 987 today

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    Fitted new Bosch wiper blades
    Bosch Part Number 582S from Amazon £21

    Also fitted the Porsche rear drain hole covers / filters to stop any debris from getting into the drain lines.
    Porsche Part Number 987.561.487.00 from local OPC £13

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  20. What have YOU done to your 987 today

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    Upgraded the interior cabin lights to LED, which is really easy to do and makes a huge difference.
      Door puddle lights
      Footwell lights
      Glove box light
      Main dome light (up by the rear view mirror)

    Cleaned the rubber door seals and treated them with product to protect and keep them supple.
     

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  21. 987.1 Tyres

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    14 hours ago, Hainesy said:

    +1 for Falken Azenis

    I've just put a pair of Falkens on the rear at £115 each.
    (they seem nice and quiet and are A rated in the wet)

  23. Upgrade Stereo Head Unit

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    1 hour ago, Menoporsche said:

    @Dan888 do you know if this has an internal setting for 2/4 ohm speakers? Wondering if I have to rip out Bose or if I can live with them with a new head unit. 

    I've not noticed a setting that specifies the impedance of the speakers...

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