Porsche 964 F A Q s

Frequently Asked Questions

and some answers - last updated 9th June, 2001

Complete List of all FAQs - click here

OIL LEVEL - I put this topic in here because it is so important and so frequently asked

dry sump system means that most of the oil is pumped up out of the sump into the tank in the offside rear wing so that the big ends are not wasting power splashing through the oil each time round the bottom of the engine. When the engine revs build up, the oil is pumped round the engine, and the level in the tank (and on the gauge) is almost empty. When you slow or stop, the oil returns to the tank and the gauge should read 2/3 to almost full. Hence - read the gauge when the engine is hot (should hear the oil cooler fan cut in inside the front offside wing) and running with the car on level ground. Do not overfill (it holds 11.5 litres altogether). Too much oil can stop the engine, effectively seized up. Do screw the filler cap down tightly - Gary B, Melvin S, Ken C
The dipstick which seems to be about a mile long is very iffy and only any use when your dash board guage doesn`t work. If the gauge doesn`t work (sometimes they just stick and need a tap) it should be a priority on your list of jobs to be done PDQ. Regards Gary B alias Sideways Syd
SEE ALSO - Tech.Tip 18 for further Q and A on oil temp, oil leaks, etc. - 12th March, 2001

FLAT BATTERY ? - see Tech.Tip 11

FUEL CONSUMPTION - see Tech.Tip 9

INSURANCE- see Insurance

CAUGHT SPEEDING ? - Tech.Tip 19 - Case histories, Speed cameras, Detectors, etc.

DISTRIBUTOR DRIVE BELTS - see TechTip 2

POWER OUTPUT - see TechTip 3 - various add-ons - 12th March, 2001

CHIPS and HOT FILM - see Tech.Tip 12

TYRES and TYRE PRESSURES - see TechTip 4 - also Tyre Ratings and Insurers' views - 16th March, 2001

STUCK WHEEL NUTS - see Tech.Tip 21 - 16th March, 2001

NETIQUETTE - if you change the subject, please will you start a new thread, don't just hit the reply button. Besides, that leads to very long emails!!! - Rob F
Please also DO NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS to the List - send them to me and I will put them on the website (after virus checking them!) - Rob F
Please use a signature suffix after the message body of your mail. This should include your full name and Internet address so that any issues between you and one other can be taken privately off-line if they are not of relevance to others on the list - Andrew S

TOO MUCH eMAIL - see Tech.Tip 5 - 12th March, 2001

BUYING A 964 - see Tech.Tip 6 - some notes from Sideways Syd and others - 16th March, 2001

4WD / ABS WARNING LIGHT - see Tech.Tip 7 - notes by Alex D

NOISE LIMITS - see Tech.Tip 8

WORTHWHILE MODS. ESPECIALLY BRAKES - see Tech.Tip 10 - brake fluid, strut brace, steering wheel

DUAL MASS FLYWHEELS - see Tech.Tip 13

RADAR DETECTORS - see Tech.Tip 14

AIR CONDITIONING - see Tech.Tip 15

POLISHING - see Tech.Tip 16 - includes colour fading

LEATHERWORK - see FAQ50 - 7th June, 2001

INTERIOR TRIMMERS - see FAQ54 - 11th June, 2001

HEADLIGHT BULBS - see Tech.Tip 17

MOVING THE SEAT BACK - see Tech.Tip 22 - 16th March, 2001

UNDERTRAY - see FAQ51 - 8th June, 2001

DOOR RATTLES - see FAQ52 - 9th June, 2001

HEATER PROBLEMS - see Tech.Tip 24 - 16th March, 2001

WINDSCREEN WIPERS and WASHERS - see Tech.Tip 25 - 16th March, 2001

MUSICAL ADD ONS and MP3 - see Tech.Tip 23 - 16th March, 2001