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1999 966 - Info Needed
I am test driving a 1999 996 w/ 55k miles tomorrow. I was wondering what the common problems are with this car. Being the first year of 996's I'm a little nervous. I did a quick search but couldn't find many specific problems.
Also if you know of a good mechanic in the Roanoke, VA area I'm looking to get someone to take a look at the car. Thanks |
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02-26-2006, 06:14 PM
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i heard these cars are bad about using water..
 ryan
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02-26-2006, 06:19 PM
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I'd look into the possibility of an oil leak from the rear main seal.
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02-27-2006, 04:09 AM
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Unfortunately there is not a lot of experience with 996's on this board. While you can post in our 964/993/996 forum, I think you'd get a better population of users over on the Rennlist 996 forum.
I too recall that the RMS leak is an issue, and there seem to be improvements in newer cars. 99 is the first year for the model. Good Luck, Don
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02-27-2006, 07:28 AM
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Oh man....I thought you were posting about Kevin Jennette's 966 .....
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02-27-2006, 10:02 AM
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