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Try doing a search here for "service manual".

Loren

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Not common but both need to be fixed ASAP.

The leak by the engine can cause a fire (and has).

The leak in the front can cause a sudden loss of steering.

You need to clean the area and find out where the two leaks are coming from.

Will do. I'll get it on the hoist today. Thanks

I have a 2000 996 C2 with 88,000 miles. I have power steering fluid leaking, and see it on the floor in two spots. One is under the engine on the drivers side cylinder bank. The other is below the drivers side of the steering rack. Are these typical and does anyone have DIY instructions on the fix. Thanks.

Is there a service manual (like Bentley or Haynes) for a 2000 996 C2? Have not been able to find one. Want to be able to do maintenace and repairs incluidng clutch, brakes, suspension, etc. Thanks

I'm pushing 85K on my '03 Boxster S - never had an issue with it other than the headlamp switch; which I replaced on my own before I knew the forum was here with easy to follow instructions. Mine is a tiptronic and I appreciate that now that I've added a 6-speed TT to the fleet. My mechanic told me he doesn't do oil changes on the Boxster because they're just too hard. Found another mechanic to take care of that car.

Off topic - I see you're from Midland MI - I played lot's of hockey there several years ago...

Still lots of hockey here. In fact, just built a new arena last year. The boys in my youngest daughters age group (94) were national champions last year. (Midland Northstars)

Thanks for the responses. All makes sense. The 914 was a lesson in simplicity due to its VW heritage. I had the engine on the ground in 45 minutes and down to the crank in 2 hours. Refreshes were a few hundred bucks. And it was a blast to autocross. Embarasing Corvette owners is great fun. However, rust, cave man era ventilation and heat, and did I mention rust were major drawbacks.

My mechanic friend has two Boxsters on his lot needing new engines, so I got a little spooked by that. However I've never been stranded by a Porsche and rarely has something I couldn't fix myself. So you have reconfirmed my faith in my favorite marque. I'll keep shopping for a 60 - 80k Boxster with good records and prepare myself to learn a few new tricks.

Thanks

As a 23 year member - yes. Panorama is a great mag, and we have met a number of lifelong friends through PCA. We only made it to Parade in 89 and 93 (before kids) but my wife and I trophied in the driving event both times and will remember it forever.

I am a long time Porsche owner and PCA member. I am used to doing my own work and have done 90% on my two 73 914's, my 72 911 T and my 83 911 SC. I recently purchased a 2000 911 Carrera 2 which has required zero work. My mechanic friend is dope slapping me for buying a 996 an for showing interest in the 986. His reasons are a) "high" engine failure rate and B) required special tools make working on these engines impractical for even him. I loved the neutral handling of the 914 and my teenage daughters are showing interest in autocross. I'm thnking of buying a 986 to set up for them as I feel the 911 is a bit of a handful for new drivers and 914's just aren't practical today. I want to be able to maintain the car primarily myself. So is my mechanic right? Should I go buy a "reliabile" BMW 3 series rather than a Boxster like he advises?