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Can anyone recommend an OPC that will do mail order on parts via email?
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is it best to change whole components or just isolated bushes that are worn?
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(The one i used to use seemed to struggle with the price on the invoice being the same as the quote on the phone, i just lost confidence with them)
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Hi there
Here are the results for my car from today. There doesn’t appear to be anything major? Or are there any items that are a pain to do, and likely to be expensive?
I’m surprised about the suspension wear as the car drives well, is fairly quiet without knocks etc.. is it best to change whole components or just isolated bushes that are worn?
Thanks
Doesn't sound too bad. I think water leaks and brakes (and brake lines) should be the priority, along with any MOT fail items. Add suspension to priority if it's an MOT fail, obviously. If it feels OK for now it can be done later. Leaking manifolds I wouldn't touch unless you absolutely have to. Corrosion on them is completely normal at this age and they're a pain to get out as often the bolts need to be drilled out.
Rear coffin arms will be a pain and you'll have to cut the eccentric bolts out. Manifold bolts also a crap job with plenty of labour. Other stuff is general tidying up. Shocks seem ok which is a bonus.
You can buy a 4 pack for under £200:
Front Rear Lower Suspension Coffin Arm Ball Joint For Porsche [phone removed]-2012 | eBay
For Porsche 911,996: Fits Rear or Front. For Porsche Boxter 986: Fits Rear or Front. For Porsche Cayman 987: Fits Rear Only. For Porsche 997: Fits Rear Only. For Porsche 911 3.4 / 3.6 / 3.8 [1997-2008].
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No, official Porsche centres don't, but you can phone or email them for prices and orders. There are some online places that do genuine Porsche parts, but as a rule are more expensive.
I am currently refreshing all my suspension front to rear and have been using
https://frazerpart.com/
and
https://www.spyderperformance.com/
.
Have you registered your 996 on the classic Porsche register through your local OPC for free? If so, you will get 10% off on all parts bought and some will even give you 15% of parts if you ask nicely! I have found most Porsche parts are cheaper to buy with this discount than sites like Design 911 for example. You do need to ring or email the OPC parts department to order though.
I bought a couple of rear brake shields from a different OPC than the one i used to use, no discount offered (i didn’t ask), price was only £1 cheaper than d911 delivered!
So definitely ask for discounts from OPC.
(The one i used to use seemed to struggle with the price on the invoice being the same as the quote on the phone, i just lost confidence with them)
Think they all do. Just email the parts department of your preferred OPC and ask. My local at Preston work Saturday mornings and responded in 20 minutes when I mailed them one Saturday.
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