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I have after 2years rebuilt aĺl suspension bumpers off and generally refurbished my carrera 2 . View attachment 160819
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YOUR RESEARCHwhere does this fit on 1999 996?
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POST 2Original post
That's the engine oil-pan/sump protection plate. It sits underneath the engine and bolts to the three factory mounting points around the sump. The larger opening is there so you can still get to the oil drain plug without removing it. Porsche list it as 996.107.981.00 for the early 996. So have a look directly under the engine rather than around the suspension or bumpers. The three mounting points should make its position fairly obvious once you offer it up.
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No early reply showed it to be front sill end protection cover to pipes at back of wheel arch behind wheel arch liner. Thanks though for your thoughts.
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Most things have a part number on then google is your friend.
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