Hi I have recently been quite smitten by a early 996 which is for sale locally. I am coming from a 944 on which I do quite a lot of the work myself - I am an windturbine engineer so used to electrical & mechanical work. There are loads of information resources for the 944 on the interweb - is there similar information for a 996 available? For example I have a pdf of the Porsche workshop manual and parts list for the 944. Can I download a diagnostic programme for the OBDP? I am aware of the pitfalls of early 996s and deep engine work is out of my league, but I would like to be able to do servicing and smaller work myself. I would get the the car inspected before purchasing (although being in Cornwall this is proving quite hard), and I am not too worried about keeping up a stamped service history. Any advice or experiences most welcome! Thanks Barnaby
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You can download a PDF of the PET parts lists from here: http://www.porsche.com/uk/accessoriesandservice/porscheservice/originalparts/originalpartscatalogue/ A somewhat old, but usable PDF of the workshop manual: www.cannell.co.uk/Manuals.htm The early C2 996 isn't OBD2 compliant, so most code readers and scanners will not pick up the Porsche-specific codes. The only proper Porsche diagnostic tool (apart from the factory tools) is the Durametric tester: www.durametric.com HTH, and no, you aren't mad!
If your a wind trubine engineer - wouldn't something air cooled make more sense[ ]
Hmmm that's a point...maybe that's why he doesn't want one lol [ ]
Cheers for info. Took a 911SC for a spin, and to be honest it felt a bit, well, agricultural after the 944...
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