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YOUR RESEARCHJust bought a 99 Coupe
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Owner told me the oil has been changed every 3000 miles with mobil 1 This is my second porsche, the first being a Boxster.
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agree but with intermix, (oil in water/water in oil)metal in oil filter check being so easy its worth jumping on asap and make sure no issues.
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Disconnect the 2 wiring plugs by pulling to the front of the car and remove the unit.
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Then after disconnecting the electrical connectors remove the wheel.
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congrads and hope you haven't paid in full yet - you learn early on not to buy a porsche because its a "good buy" and while its nice to hear that the oil has been changed ever 3K miles theres a lot more on the list that needs to be done to maintain these cars properly
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Not sure if I am posting this in the right section. Just bought a 99 Coupe 2WD with 109,000 miles. Price seemed to good to pass up. Picking it up on Friday. It is silver with aftermarket BBS wheels. Hardly a mark on it. Needs nothing. just had the belts and waterpump service done.
Anything I need to look out for in this car? Owner told me the oil has been changed every 3000 miles with mobil 1 This is my second porsche, the first being a Boxster.
Thanks mike
Welcome Mike and yes your posting in the right section. I would get a PPI done if you haven't yet other than that post pictures when you have a chance. Congrats
Welcome to the club! There are a lot good folks here....both types.....sane and insane. You will know in short order who falls into what category.
Enjoy the bejesus out of your car!
congrads and hope you haven't paid in full yet - you learn early on not to buy a porsche because its a "good buy" and while its nice to hear that the oil has been changed ever 3K miles theres a lot more on the list that needs to be done to maintain these cars properly
i would run to the shop and have a PPI performed before sending another dime to the seller. if its too late, get the PPI done with your fingers arms and legs crossed.
hope it turns out well.
Congrats, looks like a mid-later year '99 with those tail lights, unless the PO replaced them, although it has the early '99 headlights. Does it have the CDR 210 or CDR 220 in the dash, that may also clue you in. Looks good, get a PPI like everyone says, and then drive the crap out of it!
DS
I did a pretty through PPI myself. I know cars inside and out. Everything looks pretty good with the exception of an oil leak. Hard to tell where it's coming from. Will need to clean it up and see if I can trace it. It doesn't leave any drips, just the bottom of the engine is damp.
No check engine lights, no other leaks that I could find. Owner had receipts from this year for belts, water pump and cooling fan.
I build Factory Five Replicas from the ground up including engine assembly as a hobby so repairs should be know problem.
Can't wait to drive the wheels off of it.
Mike
None of that matters... It's a 996... You have no idea what that means... There is a near definite chance it will explode... Explode big... When it does, the entire neighborhood may go with it... Run fast now... Run fast and run far!!!!!!!!!
I kid I kid! As a Boxster owner it isn't exactly new territory. Congrats on the new ride and looking forward to cool DIY posts as you "dig in"
Terry, The 996 only had the orange front lights in 98 in Australia, my lights (99) are stock, actually the whole car is, to my knowledge we didn't get the pumpkins either.
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Rob
Very niiice, Mike, and welcome to the forum!
I just bought a 996 too - a C4 Cab. It has been crap weather since I brought it home so its holding down the floor in the garage.
Congrats on your purchase. I saw this on Craigslist myself and was going to try and buy it. It was a great deal indeed, I hope the car treats you well.
After a few days with this car, I love it. Couple of minor issues popped up.
Horn does not work and directionals do not self cancel. Both should be easy fixes.
Best 12K I have spent on a car.
Mike
Congrats, have a lot of fun with it. Recent buyer myself.
If you can have a mechanic look at the car there will be no shortage of knowledge here to help you address any issues discovered.
Here is my 2007 Z06. Great car by the way.
Here is my wifes 2007 Convertible.
I have owned many cars in my life including a Boxster which was my first Porsche. I have owned a Ferrari, several Shelby Cobra replicas, miatas and about 10 Corvettes. I build kit cars as a hobby. I have built over 35 Factory Five Racing kit cars and also a few other brands. Not sure what is "fishy" about my love of cars.
Mike
You moght need to replace your switch cluster. I bought mine from Sunset Porsche. They are very competetive on mail order parts. ~$239 airc. Part #996 613 219 10 EWC. (EWC = equipped with computer) for the 4 stalk module.
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How to replace the indicator and wiper switch assembly on a Porsche Boxster 986 or 996 model 911.
Tools Required:
8mm spanner
10mm spanner
T-30 Torx screwdriver bit with long thin extension
T-10 Torx bit
Philips Screwdriver
24mm Socket & Ratchet
Tipex, or paint and a permanent marker
Duct tape
1. Turn on ignition (to prevent alarm from going off) and disconnect negative terminal from battery. Cover the terminal to make sure it cannot contact the wire.
2. IMPORTANT! Wait for at least 10 minutes to allow the airbag system to discharge.
3. Fully extend the steering column.
4. Undo the 2 T-30 torx head screws behind the wheel. Turn the wheel to help access them.
5. Remove the airbag and carefully pry the connector off with a flat bladed screwdriver. Set the airbag aside. If removing for an extended period of time, Porsche recommend keeping in a locked container!
6. There was already paint on the shaft and nut from the factory, but if not, use paint and a permanent marker to mark the position of everything, so the wheel goes back on straight.
7. Undo the 24mm nut holding on the wheel.
8. Keeping the nut on a couple of threads (so you don't smack yourself in the face with the wheel) pull and wobble the wheel free. If stuck, a couple of taps with a rubber mallet should help.
9. Remove the nut and spring washer. Make another mark where the splines on the wheel meet the shaft. Then after disconnecting the electrical connectors remove the wheel.
10. Stick a bit of tape on the clock spring to stop everything moving around.
11. Remove 4 philips screws on the column faceplate, and 2 on the clock spring. There are a further 2 T-10 screws on the side on the column.
12. Carefully unclip the plastic parts, noting the routing of the wires inside. Move the clock spring to one side whilst connected. Remove the rubber stalk surrounds noting which is which.
13. The switch assembly is clamped around the shaft. Mark it's position on the shaft to make sure it goes back at the same depth, then loosen the 8mm bolt on the clamp.
14. Disconnect the 2 wiring plugs by pulling to the front of the car and remove the unit.
15. The new unit was supplied minus the wash/wipe insert (for cars with/without headlamp washers) so I swapped the old one over.
Reassembly is the reverse of dismantling.
The steering wheel nut torque setting is 34 ftlbs. It's just more than hand tight if you haven't got a torque wrench. The mark on the nut lets you know where it should be.
Porsche recommend fitting new airbag screws each time the seal is broken. Or just use a dab of blue loctite as they do to prevent them vibrating loose.
Once everything is back together reconnect the battery and enjoy working indicators again!
It does not surprise me that you think the 996 feels slow compared to your Z06. A C6 Z06 is a beast of a car when it comes to acceleration and it will easily leave a 996 in its dust. However, the 996 is a far better sports car IMHO. The 996 feels more go kart like than the Z06(again IMO) and that, to me, is what a sports car is all about.
Also, remember the Z06 makes loads of HP and TQ down low in the rev range whereas the 996 has a "high strung" engine in comparison. To get the best performance out of your 996 you must keep the revs up and shift at or near the red line. The 996's motor needs to be revved past 5K RPM to really start producing serious power, unlike the Z06 which even at 2500 RPM is producing gobs of TQ.
I guess I didnt get your point either because they are completely different cars. My 996 feels:
slow compared to my wifes GT,
no torque compared to my modded Cummins 5.9,
wont crawl over rocks or go through mud like my Rubicon,
has no room compared to my Dodge Ram work truck,
So what was your point again?
Joking aside, the 996 is unique around here and gets many comments where as newer Corvettes are all over and hardly get a 2nd glance. The vettes are nice too, just different.
