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YOUR RESEARCHBack in a 996 after 14 years!
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Replace without raising car at all
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Suggestion · Original poster
I was going to but it was another $350 at a local Porsche dealer on a very clean car that had a major service completed last year and the IMS, clutch, flywheel and RMS replaced 2 years ago.
Leading evidence: 'Replace without raising car at all' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Clean car' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
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Suggestion · Original poster
I was going to but it was another $350 at a local Porsche dealer on a very clean car that had a major service completed last year and the IMS, clutch, flywheel and RMS replaced 2 years ago.
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Suggestion · Original poster
I was going to but it was another $350 at a local Porsche dealer on a very clean car that had a major service completed last year and the IMS, clutch, flywheel and RMS replaced 2 years ago.
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Suggestion
I wouldn't change anything about the look of this car.
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I don't recommend jacking up the rear of a Porsche using the engine.
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Suggestion · Original poster
I was going to but it was another $350 at a local Porsche dealer on a very clean car that had a major service completed last year and the IMS, clutch, flywheel and RMS replaced 2 years ago.
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Suggestion · Original poster
I was going to but it was another $350 at a local Porsche dealer on a very clean car that had a major service completed last year and the IMS, clutch, flywheel and RMS replaced 2 years ago.
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After a 14 year hiatus, I'm happy to be back to the brand with my acquisition of a new-to-me 2003 996 C4S. This is my 5th P-car and I am so happy to be back in the seat after such a long break. Shout out to Ryan Friedman Motorcars in NY for a great remote buying experience. The car has approx. 56K miles and is in showroom condition. It's truly amazing that an 18 year old car can still look and feel so good. I was over the moon happy to take delivery yesterday and take it for it's first of many rides. Excited to be back. Thanks to everyone who provided insight along the way! I'm sure I'll have more questions in the future.
I own a 54k mile twin. What color is your interior? Metropol blue or black? Mine only had 22k miles 2 years ago, but its so fun to drive i keep racking up the miles. Hope you get as much enjoyment from it as I do from mine.
Congratulations! And, welcome back.
I wouldn't change anything about the look of this car. I don't care what people say, but the artic silver met. is the perfect Porsche paint color.
On another note, you might look into installing some fresh engine mounts. It appears your tailpipes are drooping. Anyway, happy motoring!
That's what it seems. I was surprised that most people seem to jack from the oil pan instead of jacking from the rear engine carrier. Any downside to jacking from the engine carrier?
I suggest jacking the car at the proper jack points and then supporting the engine separately when you begin lowering the engine to remove the engine mounts. I don't recommend jacking up the rear of a Porsche using the engine. Just my 2 cents.
But doesn't the engine hang, so technically you raise it? Wondering if I need to even jack this thing up, seems like I can drive up on a 2x4 and have enough clearance to get at the M12 nut under there.
What a great looking car! (actually, they all look great!) Welcome back to the madness. Have fun, drive fast, smile and laugh alot! We'll see you on the boards!
Congrats that looks sharp. RFMC is on my almost-daily rotation of dealers to browse. Always interesting stuff there. Did you get a ppi done and if so, can you share their info? Might come in handy. Thanks!
I ended up not getting a PPI. I was going to but it was another $350 at a local Porsche dealer on a very clean car that had a major service completed last year and the IMS, clutch, flywheel and RMS replaced 2 years ago. Instead they provided a detailed video walkthrough with their head mechanic while the car was on the lift. I was comfortable enough moving forward. YMMV. Also, I did negotiate for a new set of Michelin Pilot PS2s as part of the deal so that was taken care of prior to delivery. The car is nearly perfect.
