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Here's a view of the ground strap with the engine remove. I think JFP is talking about this one...(correct me if I'm wrong). The frame attachment can be seen above the right turbo and the other end is beside the fuel pressure regulator just under the air pump. I think it is possible to reach and to facilitate the job you should lower the engine about 4 inches .... Lowering the engine is easy especially if you got access to a floor jack. See attachment.... I did not read all your post on Rennlist and 6speed but have you check the power consumption at rest which is suppose to be .6 amps maximum ? Secondary air pump removal can be seen in the repair manual page 641.

This is a good news!!!! I am really happy to see someone satisfied with this company. In fact a three years warranty is a good thing. Thanks a lot for being the "first" and for sharing your experience with this company in Florida.

Good job Jim and thanks for the info!

Can you elaborate? Where did you found the seals? Part#? Cutting the brass tube? Thanks!

I am getting my oil analysis from Blackstone and here's a link that explain in a simple way how to get sample. Like in the aviation (I am also an aircraft mechanic) the important thing is to get the engine up in temperature (after a ground run). Blackstone suggest to drive the car for at least 20 minutes. So far, I always got the sample while changing the oil from the crankcase. I feel I got "the reality" of the engine oil state by getting it from the base of the engine..... Remember, at any time you can remove the plug from the crankcase and get somewhere around three liters without draining the oil from the tank. Of course you have to have a good working check valve at the base of the oil tank ;-) Here's the link: http://www.blackstone-labs.com/gas-sampling.php Agree with White987S since we did our post at the same time !

Another good job done perfectly, fedmax! Thanks for sharing this info!

Welcome. It is also good to know there is a new part#, probably an improved. Part# was 99660620300 and it is now 99660620302. Never had any problem since I've installed the new model....

According to PET it is a GT2. The transmission being a M96/50. Here's what I got....

Just forward of the oil filter housing...

It can also be from someone else in front of you or oil on the pavement! If all the oil levels are good, clutch reservoir, power steering reservoir and of course engine oil level and you don't see any leaks you should be good.....

Strange. a mist like that can come from the exhaust. Any oil deposit in the exhaust? How is your oil consumption? Any oil leak under or on top of the engine? Oil smell in the engine compartment?

Spoiler actuators may be ?

If you can get the info about the ecu it would be useful. (Durametric , PIWIS or PST2 can give you this information.) First for the amount of revolution above the limit Type I and also if there was any type II overrev's....At the same time you can get the hours of the car. You normally multiply the hours by 30 (for 30 miles per hour average or 50 if you are in kilometers) and you got an approximation of the miles on the car.....

Welcome. If you got any questions post them here and "we" will try to answer them asap... :renntech:

Just did a little exercise . You got all the part# (updated may last year) that I've order + prices I've paid (Sonnen). Of course may be you don't need all of those but it can help locate the ones needed and give you an idea of what's the cost. Sorry if I forgot any but did my best to help. The total is $335.17 including all the rubber hoses. Of course that is in the better world. I had to include 4 oil lines for the turbos that were seized on the water pump housing, a water pump because one impeller was broken, thermostat housing because I dropped it by accident and also I've replaced all the hose clips and clamps ... 999 707 410 40 o-ring coolant temperature sensor housing+ 3 other coolant pipe housing 4 $2.75 ($11.00) 999 707 411 40 water pipe housing 8 $4.14 ($33.12) 996 106 214 70 protective ring 4 $5.13 ($20.52) 999 707 505 40 fuel black o-ring line 1 $4.14 999 707 506 40 fuel beige o-ring line 1 $8.27 999 707 364 41 oil reservoir check valve o-ring 1 $ $1.38 996 106 340 71 water pump gasket 1 $7.46 996 106 326 71 thermostat gasket 1 $2.48 999 707 315 40 water pump housing o-ring 1 $1.38 999 707 468 40 water pump housing o-ring 1 $4.14 900 123 144 30 coolant drain port seal 2 $1.04 ($2.08) 999 701 789 40 oil cooler housing + oil lines to turbo o-ring 8 $0.57 ($4.56) 999 707 422 41 o-ring oil filter bracket 1 $4.14 999 707 426 41 o-ring oil filter bracket insert 1 $4.14 999 707 113 41 oil cooler bracket insert o-ring 1 $2.75 999 701 789 40 oil cooler bracket oil line 1 $1.75 999 707 446 40 oil cooler bracket oil line o-ring 1 $1.38 999 707 409 40 oil cooler o-ring 4 $1.38 ($5.40) 996 107 217 70 oil filter housing gasket 1 $3.74 999 707 298 40 sterling pump housing o-ring 1 $2.75 999 707 204 40 o-ring steering reservoir 1 $5.49 996-106-328-74 coolant hose 1 $27.46 996-106-477-75 water hose supply 1 $17.92 996-106-529-73 coolant hose 1 $6.39 996-106-512-74 water hose 1 $15.64 996-106-250-74 water pump hose 1 $10.34 996-106-233-74 water hose 1 $10.08 997-106-502-00 collant hose 1 $23.88 996-106-501-77 collant hose 1 $24.95 996 106 801 03 o-ring 4 $3.21 ($12.84) 996 106 318 02 throttle gasket : 1 $4.94 996 111 217 70 exhaust ring 2 $23.56 ($47.12) 900 123 152 30 o-ring 2 $0.77 ($1.54)

Pleasure to help you ferrugia. to answer some of your questions 1: I've paid only for the welding job and was charge $125.00 + around $400.00 for parts (not including the water pump and thermostat housing that I broke). I know some other have paid over $400.00 to get it done. For the complete job done in a shop I saw prices from $2500.00 to $5000.00. Of course I am not including other problem found like water pump damaged etc.... 2: Depend of you if you would like new diverter valves, new clutch, GT2 conversion, but I am recommending coolant rubber pipes replacement especially the ones impossible or difficult to reach with the engine in place. 3: Bought all 6 fittings on Ebay from a seller that is not there anymore but there are other seller out there and one on Ebay is selling 8 fittings for $199.00 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-GT1-Engine-Coolant-water-pipe-fitting-repair-kit-weld-in-/310431977816?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4847301158&vxp=mtr 4: You got a lot of information on my post. I would say a lot more than you need. Especially if you don't want to replace all the o-rings, rubber hose etc. I have to be honest with you many looks really good but I did not took a chance. There is no mention of torque used for bolts and screws of different components. Like engine carrier or axle etc. Some torques are in the repair manual page 1182. You should give them a print or better the complete engine removal and installation section. I don't see why a good mechanic that got experience would not be able to do the job. If you thrust them go for it!

I did it. It is not an easy job but can be done. It give me the opportunity to fix lots of other things like sense line shafing and damaged wiring + learn a lot about my car. The most difficult part was to found the proper welder to do the job..... http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/996-turbo-gt2/267584-coolant-pipe-repair-parts-needed.html

Welcome!

Just a note for people with spoiler hydraulic problems. Just found on the net a guy in Florida that fix the hydraulic unit. If anyone ever used them please post your result...http://cabriolethydraulics.com/porsche-carrera-hydraulics.php

Just a note for people with spoiler hydraulic problems. Just found on the net a guy in Florida that fix the hydraulic unit. If anyone ever used them please post your result....http://cabriolethydraulics.com/porsche-carrera-hydraulics.phphttp://cabriolethydraulics.com/porsche-carrera-hydraulics.php

Ouch...Lot of wok for a small fuse.In fact C3 is for alarm, power window, sun roof and top inside light....Sorry for the extra work.....But happy it is resolved....

It is because you don't feed them John. Mine were having birds seeds from a bag in the corner of the garage and rest after a good lunch in the bell housing !!!!

To get the repair manual, read the first post of this thread and follow the instruction. You will found exactly where to look for the current distributor....http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/996-turbo-gt2/228714-ok-guys-here-link-shop-manuals.html

Good luck John and please keep us inform of your findings.

Just found a picture in my collection of TT pics and the other end of the ground wire is only a bolt to the engine block just aft of the engine oil reservoir. It must be difficult to reach because it is in front or the air pump.....