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YOUR RESEARCH02' 996 C4 Tip - Dropping Motor/Engine
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Replace cracked oil filler tube
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I replaced the cracked oil filler tube and replaced gas cap to no avail.
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Suggestion · Original poster
I had the car on the rack last week cleaning my wheels and noticed some coolant drips that have been there for some time since it looked like stagnates dangling.
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
I replaced the cracked oil filler tube and replaced gas cap to no avail.
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Suggestion · Original poster
I had the car on the rack last week cleaning my wheels and noticed some coolant drips that have been there for some time since it looked like stagnates dangling.
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Suggestion
Since you own a shop I assume you have a Airlift for filling the coolant....if you don't get one.
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Suggestion · Original poster
I'm going to attempt to drop the motor in my 996 this coming week to repair a manifold leak.
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Clean wheels and noticed some coolant drips
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Suggestion · Original poster
I had the car on the rack last week cleaning my wheels and noticed some coolant drips that have been there for some time since it looked like stagnates dangling.
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Hi All -
I'm going to attempt to drop the motor in my 996 this coming week to repair a manifold leak. I had the car on the rack last week cleaning my wheels and noticed some coolant drips that have been there for some time since it looked like stagnates dangling. It looks like it is coming from the intake manifold on the front left. This would probably be the reason for my engine light on the past several months with a minor evap leak code. I replaced the cracked oil filler tube and replaced gas cap to no avail. Next week while dropping the motor I was going to do some preventative maintenance as well. I own a Midas auto store on 90th St in Scottsdale, AZ, so I will have it on the rack for easier lowering. We typically do not pull motors and this will be my first for a Porsche, so I was hoping for some input on prepping to be dropped. It actually looks pretty easy after looking at everything but still would like some guidance or tips for any portion of this, specifically the prepping. I will have it on the rack so I have plenty of clearance underneath.
PS: Any local fellow Porsche owners are always welcome to stop in anytime. I am on-site every day and do have a few Porsche owners that we routinely do oil changes and minor maintenance on their 996's.
Thanks all....Greg
Pelican Parts has a great DIY on dropping the motor...I did just that last Dec. Drop it with the tranny attached, the air condenser is held in place by 3 bolts. The 2 obvious bolts are easy....the 3rd bolt can be accessed by removing the grommet and temp sensor on the top right side of the intake. Lower the motor a tad to have more room for disconnecting the power steering lines and make sure you drain ALL fluids. The oil is obvious but the coolant can be a bugger to get it all out. Ashai has a great post on a 3 step process for draining the coolant. Since you own a shop I assume you have a Airlift for filling the coolant....if you don't get one.
Can't comment on your symptoms, I'm sure sure others will chime in. Good luck!
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