Conversation Between CarreraMark and IAPorscheDoc

2. The clutch is a real bugger without a 2 post lift and tranny jack and support tree. You could probably do it on a 4 post as well. I can't remember if I posted the walkthrough on 6speed, but I know I did on rennlist (under username Porschedoc). It was pretty much bolt by bolt, but on a 2 post lift. I know of a few people that have done it in jackstands with a lot of help, but I wouldn't recommend it, there would need to be a LOT of muscle involved. I would start calling around to independent P-car shops and see what kind of labor deal they might give you. I wish I knew someone down in that area that could help you out!

Karl

Hey Mark,

For some reason I didn't get a notification, so sorry for the late reply.

1. This issue is intereting. I assume this only happens when you fill gas? After that initial 10 minutes, then it is fine until you fill up again? I assume there are no engine codes either. I haven't seen this problem before, but the first place I would start would be checking the fuel pump assembly and lines inside the tank (access in the front trunk compartment). There was a tsb about the lines not allowing to fill the tank properly, but maybe there is a connection problem with the fuel pump that is getting distrupted somehow. Have you done the fuel filter recently? You might want to change that as well (pretty easy and is by the coolant tank).

Cont..

Hi Doc. My name is Mark and i'm in Kentucky. We haven't met but I always read your posts with great interest. I have a few issues and questions when / if you have time.

1) I have this recurring problem with my 02 996 TT (manual, 60K miles). After i fill up with gas and leave the pump, the engine is basically cutting out and causing the car to buck. It feels like the car is fuel starved and this most notable under acceleration in 1/2/3 gear. It eventually sorts its self out in 10 mins or so but it is REALLY annoying. Some relevant info ... this occurred before and after i changed my plugs at 42K & before and after i did an Upsolute flash.

2) My clutch is slipping under hard acceleration. I was reading one of your DIY posts. I am pretty cash strapped at this point and don't have the skill set to do it myself but I was wondering if you have any thoughts on how I can get this done / who i can use to get this done in a cost effective manner?

Kind Regards, Mark