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Remove and check the battery wire connections from both the battery and more importantly the body contacts, they can be a source in a myriad of minor but niggling electrical problems.
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Coolant cap should be checked for the pn# as they were updated.
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I picked up a clean 2000 C2, Ocean Blue with Grey interior and most of the options I was looking for.
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The only real way to tell is to remove the bumper cover and clean between the a/c condenser and the radiator.
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Remove and check the battery wire connections from both the battery and more importantly the body contacts, they can be a source in a myriad of minor but niggling electrical problems.
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Good afternoon,
I have been on the forum for a long time. I had a 69 911 for about 18 years and sold it about 3 years ago. Since then I had been looking for a potential replacement.
I picked up a clean 2000 C2, Ocean Blue with Grey interior and most of the options I was looking for. This is one of my favorite colors. The car is not perfect but for a 21 year old car it seems to have held up well.
The first order of business is to familiarize myself with the 996 and enjoy the drive. The car will remain stock and its' main purpose is to make me enjoy driving it.
I am sure I will become more active in time since I know I have a lot to learn.
For now here are a couple of pictures of the car.
Looking forward to learn for all of you here.
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Hey Keith and welcome (back)!
I know our community will be a great help for any questions you have but two suggestions for some light reading would be our
"How To" Tech Articles
and Wayne's
101 Project Book for the 996
Chassis.
Impressive car, welcome to this group. Great color.
Two recent items on my 1999 that you may look at on your car.
Do you have the front bumper mesh grilles to prevent all the leaves and other road debris that enter an plug up the radiators and A/C ?
Remove and check the battery wire connections from both the battery and more importantly the body contacts, they can be a source in a myriad of minor but niggling electrical problems.
Have driven to the west coast twice with the 996, last trip included the northern route thru Banff. (Can you hear my smile....)
Gianni - Thanks for the tips, I do have Wayne's book on the 996, as well as the 911, Boxster/Cayman and E30. I have been building my own library of the Tech Articles. I appreciate the reference.
Van B. - I did not realize the wheels were that rare, good to know.
Flemming - I did check the battery connections as well as the radiators, thankfully they are all clear. Thanks for the tip. I was hoping to find mesh grills for the front bumper. I will start searching for them. I assume Pelican has them or it would be easy enough to fab something up.
I am on 1 week of ownership. I've put about 200 miles on it. I will say I have been very impressed with it. The balance is fantastic, great cornering grip and yet a still compliant ride. It has been insanely hot in Chicago this week so I even tested out the AC which works fantastic.
The only issue I have found is the passenger side front lower control arm is creaking a lot. I have not looked into it yet. I am not sure if the car has poly bushings and that is what is squeaking, or the bushings are worn. The way the car handles I think it is poly bushing creak.
I will say I am enjoying the drive!
Welcome to the 996's. A few years back I bought one that was an 'intermix' car and did an engine replacement as well as a few other needed items. Great cars if they are looked after. The 3.4's do not take well to overheating. Coolant cap should be checked for the pn# as they were updated. A center rad will help immensely. The rad debris build up is not visible from the outside. The only real way to tell is to remove the bumper cover and clean between the a/c condenser and the radiator. Also check that both fans come on. (Turn on the a/c, get out and listen to the fans)
Also, what is the engine maintenance history you have? Mileage and IMS situation?
The cars are making a bit of a comeback from their 'unloved' status not so long ago. Hopefully you bought well. Enjoy the car.
I’ve put about 1,000 miles on it and have been enjoying it a ton. While not as visceral as my old one, it is much better for the driving I do.
As for specifics the car has 52,000 miles now. I have maintenance records back to 20,000 miles. Recent items replaced include spark plugs, coils, valve cover gaskets, air oil separator, coolant overflow tank and brake fluid flush.
The lower control arms have some squeaks and I plan to replace them this winter. I will have the IMS done this fall along with the standard clutch, pp, throw out beating and RMS.
The car is completely dry and results of recent oil analysis are good.
I contemplating doing the oil fed bushing replacement for the IMS vs the LN ceramic. I plan to keep the car a minimum of 10 years so it seems like a worthwhile investment.
Thanks for the welcome and ideas. I’ll probably start a thread dedicated to the car and my plans for it. I don’t plan to do many mods to it as I want to retain it as is.
Congratulations on your new investment, buddy. Have always wished for a 996 & 997.2 models such a wonderful ride. Make sure you put enough miles through it, cheers!
I second this suggestion removing the road debris. Did this on my '99 and is overall good regular maintenance to stay on top of. I'm a fairly novice DIYer and the pulling bumper off was a breeze.
