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87 951 oil change.
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Bought myself an 87 951 and am loving it. This is a *bit* embarassing but I changed the oil earlier today (1st time on a porsche) - at least I think I drainned the old oil out from the oil drain plug (didn't change the filter) BUT I'm not sure now that it was the oil drain plug. Topped the engine up afterwards then the engine began to over heat. No sign of any oil leaks. Help ! Can someone describe what the oil drain plug looks like ! Thanks in advance. 
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01-02-2005, 03:12 PM
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Welcome to the Porsche and this forum.
 You should have probably changed the oil filter as long as you are going to the effort. To make that easier next time you want to get a "cap" style oil filter wrench which is like a wide shallow socket. And make provisions to catch the dripping oil from the filter with rags and a plastic garbage bag to flip the filter in right away when the filter is free and before you snake it all the way out. Our filters are upside down and will leak some oil no matter what you do. This is not so good for the sway bar bushing under the filter or just general keeping things somewhat clean. The drain is a large hex head plug (something like 19mm - I replaced mine with a ball valve so haven't seen it for awhile) on the bottom right hand side of the oil pan. Your motor holds about 7 1/2 quarts of oil less whatever you left in the old oil filter so you would have to be a moron to miss all that oil draining out and then refilling and looking at the dip stick level. There is just too much fluid involved to miss the simple math of out, in, let's check to see where the new level is.
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01-02-2005, 04:25 PM
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The hex is what I worked with (phew) 19mm is correct. The car is relatively new to me so forgive me for sounding stupid - which when it comes to things mechanical - I am  I'm going to learn how to strip it down and rebuild - 2005 resolution ! Next stop the filter. Thanks again - appreciate the feedback. |
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01-02-2005, 05:17 PM
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To allay your fears, there are very few other things that can be drained in the vicinity of the oil pan - the transmission is in the rear, coolant would be. . . well. . . obvious, etc. If you drained something near the front of the car that looked like an oil pan (had cooling fins on it) rest assured it was oil.
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01-02-2005, 09:49 PM
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welcome. Pelican is a great place to ask questions. another good resource is www.clarks-garage.com
good luck Speedy
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01-02-2005, 10:06 PM
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Thanks folks.
I think I can add further to my own painful oil change lesson. Basically - NEVER attempt to remove the oil filter when the oil drain plug has been removed leaving a vacum in the works ! WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSHHHHHH - SPLASH. I generally tend to learn the hard way  Always had a yearning for a 944 since I can remember. Cut a long story short I was able to purchase a 951 and despite the "daunting" prospect of trying to get to grips with this beast - I'm loving every minute of it. Cheers. |
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Can we get some pics of your car? Also, what do you know about maintenance records? The timing belt is important on these cars. I think there's a "Purchasing and owning a 944" FAQ over on clarks-garage, it's great for getting a handle on all the little things to think about with a 944. I was in your shoes less than a year ago - it only gets better from here
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01-03-2005, 08:46 AM
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As erenst noted, if you just bought this car you REALLY need to figure out what the situation is with the timing belt as far as miles and age. Balance shaft belt, too.
These are interference engines which mean the valves and pistons occupy the same space at different times. Have the timing belt break there is a 99.99% chance you will bend at least some valves. This is not a cheap repair if that happens. |
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That clarks garage is tremendous - checked it out earlier thanks. I'll upload a photo when I can - guards red - black leather interior. The car lay dormant for a year or so and was hardly driven (yup I've already read what can happen to clutches / clutch parts when it's not been driven for a while ... fingers crossed). Immaculate condition - one or two minor paint chips - good service history dating back to 1996 - (I'm the 3rd owner - no service history I can find from 97-96). New clutch, water pump, various belts etc put on just before I bought it so I'm hoping it should be ok. I reckon a seal may have gone though. Plenty of oily grease under the engine - something I'll check in to later. No real intention of racing it - I just want to keep it and drive it at a fairly high level of performance - to be honest this is a labor of love thing.
Put it this way - it beats the hell out of driving whacked out spluttering wrecks - just about the only car I've ever owned when I look at it I think - Damn - that looks good - and it's MINE !
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