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Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 08-13-2022, 02:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 788
Posted By Driver Ed
996 oil suction tube bolt sizes

I'm putting my 996 engine back together and I'm a bit perplexed by what seems to be a mismatch in what the Porsche manuals say and what I see in front of me. Specifically, if we refer to picture 5...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-11-2018, 02:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 511
Posted By Driver Ed
My wife's 2013 335i with N55 engine appears to be...

My wife's 2013 335i with N55 engine appears to be leaking oil from the valve cover gasket and also the oil filter gasket. A Tech Article on replacing valve cover gaskets and/or some guidance as to...
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 02-09-2015, 07:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,171
Posted By Driver Ed
I finally had some time in the garage yesterday,...

I finally had some time in the garage yesterday, and got the engine *almost* removed. One thing that puzzled me for a while is that my car is equipped with a fuel cooler, so I had to disconnect two...
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 01-27-2015, 11:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,171
Posted By Driver Ed
Porsche Crest As it happens, I'm midway through removing the...

As it happens, I'm midway through removing the engine, having decided to bite the bullet and get it done with confidence. At the moment, I'm stuck on the step of removing the rear bolt for the air...
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 01-16-2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,171
Posted By Driver Ed
Porsche Crest Thanks, that's pretty much what I figured. It...

Thanks, that's pretty much what I figured. It makes sense to me that turning the engine backwards runs a risk because of the timing chain (or timing belt on other engines), but since I already know...
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 01-15-2015, 07:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,171
Posted By Driver Ed
Porsche Crest I suppose one could characterize my "major...

I suppose one could characterize my "major mistake" as following a written procedure without fully understanding the ramifications of steps that were missing. OK, but moving forward, I want to...
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 01-15-2015, 06:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,171
Posted By Driver Ed
Porsche Crest It would be very useful to me for someone to...

It would be very useful to me for someone to explain in some detail their theory for what went wrong.

Here's my theory:
It seems to me that what happened is the because the IMS bearing on is on...
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 01-15-2015, 06:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,171
Posted By Driver Ed
I'm actually pondering that question now. I have...

I'm actually pondering that question now. I have drained the oil again, and removed the chain tensioner and oil pump from the 1-3 side. My thought is that if I can loosen the four bolts holding the...
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 12-27-2014, 07:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,171
Posted By Driver Ed
That's good to know. Thanks for the information....

That's good to know. Thanks for the information. I'm not going to have time to work on it for a while but will post my progress when I do.
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 12-26-2014, 04:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,171
Posted By Driver Ed
Thanks, I've ordered a tool set. But one more...

Thanks, I've ordered a tool set. But one more question: since I can't rotate the engine in the forward direction, will I damage anything if I rotate it in reverse? If I have read correctly, I won't...
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 12-26-2014, 12:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,171
Posted By Driver Ed
Assuming that the timing is now wrong, which...

Assuming that the timing is now wrong, which seems as though it is the only explanation, any advice as to a recommended procedure to follow? If i'm going to have to go through the pain of retiming...
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 12-26-2014, 10:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,171
Posted By Driver Ed
I followed the steps laid out here Pelican...

I followed the steps laid out here Pelican Porsche Tech Article - IMS Bearing Replacement - Porsche 911 Carrera - Porsche 996 Carrera (1998-2005), Porsche 997 Carrera (2005-2008)...
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 12-26-2014, 09:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,171
Posted By Driver Ed
Porsche Crest can't rotate engine after IMS bearing change

After a long holiday-related pause, I'm back under my car. I've replaced the IMS bearing, and the RMS seal and have replaced the tensioners and refilled the engine with oil. I then attempted to...
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 11-29-2014, 07:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,343
Posted By Driver Ed
Fortunately, it's not my first transmission...

Fortunately, it's not my first transmission removal, and I now know to look for different length bolts. :) I put each of the bolts into piece of cardboard labeled as the diagram above . It's a...
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 11-29-2014, 06:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,343
Posted By Driver Ed
Porsche Crest Just wanted to follow up to note that yes,...

Just wanted to follow up to note that yes, indeed, getting that last bolt removed required tilting the engine+transmission assembly down a bit, removing all of the transmission brackets toward the...
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 11-23-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,343
Posted By Driver Ed
Aha! That sounds like it might work - I'm going...

Aha! That sounds like it might work - I'm going to try it right now. Thanks!
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 11-23-2014, 12:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,343
Posted By Driver Ed
Porsche Crest removing 996 transmission

I'm part way through the job of replacing the IMS and clutch in my 2000 996 and I am stuck. I'm following the helpful removing your 996 transmission tech article...
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 06-10-2010, 06:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,974
Posted By Driver Ed
Nice! Don't forget to update your signature to...

Nice! Don't forget to update your signature to account for the change of inventory. I had a similar "problem" in that I had an '82 911 and wanted a newer, more powerful Porsche. I wound up buying...
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 05-29-2010, 06:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,196
Posted By Driver Ed
That's informative -- thanks. I think I'll see...

That's informative -- thanks. I think I'll see if I can figure out which pins and washers I need for this. Meanwhile I'm pretty sure I rig something to prevent it from getting in the way. Removing...
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 05-28-2010, 06:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,196
Posted By Driver Ed
bellows for speed-activated spoiler

I just bought a 2000 996 a few days ago, and just now noticed a flaw. The bellows for the speed-activated rear spoiler is firmly attached to the movable spoiler but not to the deck lid. It appears...
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 05-27-2010, 07:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,829
Posted By Driver Ed
replacement engine

I just bought a 2000 996 which had its engine changed under warranty in 2002 at 8K miles. The car now has 23K miles and runs great, but is there a way to tell whether this engine is susceptible to...
Forum: Porsche Autocross and Track Racing 08-31-2008, 07:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 479
Posted By Driver Ed
I don't know exactly the camera you're using, but...

I don't know exactly the camera you're using, but mine is the <a href="http://www.aiptek.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=R-HDV&Category_Code=DC1&Store_Code=AS">Aiptek GO-HD...
Forum: Porsche Autocross and Track Racing 08-31-2008, 06:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 686
Posted By Driver Ed
For what it's worth, I have an <a...

For what it's worth, I have an <a href="http://www.aiptek.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=R-HDV&Category_Code=DC1&Store_Code=AS">Aiptek GO-HD camera</a> with no audio input jack. ...
Forum: Porsche Autocross and Track Racing 06-25-2007, 06:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 701
Posted By Driver Ed
For what it's worth, I've been using Bridgestone...

For what it's worth, I've been using Bridgestone Potenza RE750's which I like a lot for both track and street, but I haven't got much comparison experience. Anybody have experience with both the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-24-2007, 07:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 741
Posted By Driver Ed
The only reason I can think of is some additional...

The only reason I can think of is some additional protection from wear and tear and possibly some rust prevention. Ultimately, though it probably doesn't make a lot of difference. I say take 'em...
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