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I just replaced the oil filler tube on my 99 Carrera..I just purchased my 911 and when i was cleaning the engine.I removed the air box, and the oil filler tube snaped right at the flex.I was so pissed. I looked where it might connect on the engine and realized I couldn't even see the bolts where it attached..I had to cut off a piece of the tube and was able to slide the inlet into the broken tube. I used a hose clamp and silicone to seal any leaks. Horray it worked! Although the tube was now shorter it didn't seem to effect the engine performance. I went to close the engine hood and it wouldn't shut. What now I thought.I removed the oil tube clamp on the air box and it worked. I purchased the oil tube filler and O ring for about 60 bucks..I wasn't sure when I would give it a try. I have some mechanical experience but this is a Porsche. I really dont like working on my cars but I hate it even worse when I have to pay someone else to do it, and its Hundreds more..So after reding forums on here. I gave it ago. Here's what I did... Air box- Remove intake Hose from throttle body. MAF sensor connector. 13mm bolt at bottom. Pull out. Belt- Use a 24 mm socket and a large wrench on the tensioner pulley and move it to the left to free the tension. I took a picture of the belt rotation before I removed it..It helped..Check all pulleys to make sure they spin freely. Throttle body- Pull the accelerator cable from th The T/B. (Push the butterfly to loosen the cable) Loosen 4 10mm bolts that attach the T/B. Pull off gently. Remove two electrical connectors and air tube. Remove the cable stop by using a srew driver to push both sides in from top and bottom and pull gently at the same time..This was a little tricky..If the unit is dirty this is a great time to clean it. Use an electical cleaner to clean off the gunk. Inside and out..Remove any silicone from the gasket areas. This gave it a smoother acceleration and smoother idle.. Altenator- Remove two 15mm bolts. Use a small pry bar from the right side and move the altenator to the left. After you free it from the upper bracket turn counter clockwise and wiggle it out.This is really tight and no room. This is frustrating but keep trying. It took me 10 min..Remove the electrical connector and the 13mm nut on the back. Alright, now I was able to see the two bolts that hold the oil tube on to the block..10mm REMOVE REAR BOLT FIRST(Bolt furthest from you) Dont want to take a chance of having it fall into the engine..I used a socket wrench with a smalll extension for both..The back bolt is tough to get to. Be patient its harder to get it back on.. So now I was ready to install. Grab the new filler tube and O ring..Lubricate the ring with some of the left over oil from the old tube and install..Place the tube on the the exisisting hole and bolt them down. Dont over tighten. The back was tough to screw in. Reverse the process for the altenator,T/B,airbox and belt.. The altenator was tricky to get in. Once I got it lined up with the bolt holes. The bolts wouldn't fit. I had to do the bottom bolt first and barely screwed it in, then I was able to lightly hit the top bolt with a rubber mallet and got it in. I was concerened about a gasket for the T/B so I used a gasket silicone for that. It took me about 3 hours to fix but its done right and I saved $400.00...Thanks to the guys who posted info about this..It really helped..I hope it hepls anyone who has to tackle this little project..