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YOUR RESEARCHHelp with modifying 996.2 injectors
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I only broke one tab and it was the only one that I had gripped right next to the bend.
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I also used DC111 Molykote lube to lubricate the injector o-rings.
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For some closure, I ended up using needle nose pliers to bend the locking tabs from 90 degrees further out to about 120 degrees.
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I also used DC111 Molykote lube to lubricate the injector o-rings.
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I have no problem replacing my 2000 Boxster S injectors with 2002 injecters for my 3.6 litre builds.
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I�m replacing the original injectors in my �99 with the 996.2 style. The white one in the photo is my first attempt at modification and I�ve noticed that the plastic square �****� no longer sits in between the lower prongs of the metal clip. If I make the new slot any lower on the injector then I don�t think it will properly fit and be retained in the fuel rail.
Thoughts?
I'm guessing the hook at the bottom so to speak is there to keep the injector from rotating? Might be enough length to bend it at a 45 deg angle to engage the tab?
I�m not sure but I suspect not. The part number for the clips in the 996 PET are listed as the same across all years, 1999-2005. The two different injectors are separately listed for 1999-2000 and 2001-2005.
For some closure, I ended up using needle nose pliers to bend the locking tabs from 90 degrees further out to about 120 degrees. This was enough to get them to engage the square **** on each injector. I recommend that anyone doing this do so by gripping the tab with the pliers at the end of the tab (furthest away from the bend/joint). This seems to help ensure that the tabs won't break. I only broke one tab and it was the only one that I had gripped right next to the bend.
I also used DC111 Molykote lube to lubricate the injector o-rings. This stuff is super slick and supposedly keeps the rubber nice and soft throughout it's lifetime. The DC111 made everything slide together really easily and a little goes a long way.
Also, zip ties are your friends with this project. I used lots of them to hold the fuel rails up and away from the engine so that I could properly install the new injectors. Thank god I have skinny arms and small hands.
I haven't done my injectors yet but I was trying to be prepared and bought all new clips since they were only 70 cents each. What's weird is that the dealer sites I normally use said "this part does not fit your 1999 Porsche 911". This was for clip #996.110.113.53. I found plenty of sites that listed the clip as fitting a wide range of engines/models from 1997 to 2008. It seems to fit exactly like it's supposed to and looks like the ones that are on the car now and the ones in your pics except for no zinc plating.
Could someone educate me why moving to later 996 injectors would be beneficial?
Seems cool and need to know if I should do this one my 99.
I can start a different thread if preferred.
There have been various recommendations on here about updating to the later style injectors. The most descriptive recommendation that I�ve seen is here:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...l#post17330091
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