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2001 C2 ownership thread

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YOUR RESEARCH2001 C2 ownership thread

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joint behind the drivers door

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Reported cause · Original poster

Minor AC leak fixed, it was the joint behind the drivers door.

2001 C2 ownership thread
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Check variocam units

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Suggestion · Original poster

Check the variocam units that act as the cam chain tensioner too.

2001 C2 ownership thread
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Leading evidence: 'joint behind the drivers door' (1 discussions report identifying this cause; no attributable repair resolution). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'joint behind the drivers door' (1 discussions; 1 report identifying it and 0 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Check variocam units' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Replace with millers

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

Minor service carried out and gear oil changed both with Millers.

2001 C2 ownership thread

rh bank one

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So first step was to replace the three main chain tensioners, on the basis the it could either be the centre one or most likely the RH bank one, so might as well replace all three as they're all 21 yrs old even if they have only done 40k miles.

2001 C2 ownership thread

Check variocam units

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Suggestion · Original poster

Check the variocam units that act as the cam chain tensioner too.

2001 C2 ownership thread

Inspect main chain guides

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Suggestion · Original poster

Also pop a camera down and inspect the main chain guides.

2001 C2 ownership thread
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Check variocam units

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Suggestion · Original poster

Check the variocam units that act as the cam chain tensioner too.

2001 C2 ownership thread

Inspect main chain guides

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Suggestion · Original poster

Also pop a camera down and inspect the main chain guides.

2001 C2 ownership thread

Replace just

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Suggestion · Original poster

So while I'd love to replace both just to be sure, I can't throw that much around just because.

2001 C2 ownership thread

Replace three main chain tensioners

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Suggestion · Original poster

So first step was to replace the three main chain tensioners, on the basis the it could either be the centre one or most likely the RH bank one, so might as well replace all three as they're all 21 yrs old even if they have only done 40k miles.

2001 C2 ownership thread

Replace with millers

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

Minor service carried out and gear oil changed both with Millers.

2001 C2 ownership thread

Replace with millers nanodrive

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Suggestion · Original poster

Gearbox oil change with Millers Nanodrive

2001 C2 ownership thread

Use sticky plate

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Suggestion · Original poster

Get the holes in the bumper filled and it repainted so I can use a sticky plate.

2001 C2 ownership thread
Reported and suspected causes (2)

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joint behind the drivers door

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Reported cause · Original poster

Minor AC leak fixed, it was the joint behind the drivers door.

2001 C2 ownership thread

rh bank one

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Suspected cause · Original poster

So first step was to replace the three main chain tensioners, on the basis the it could either be the centre one or most likely the RH bank one, so might as well replace all three as they're all 21 yrs old even if they have only done 40k miles.

2001 C2 ownership thread
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi all I posted in the Newbie thread section when I bought it a few weeks ago. But she is a Lapis blue, non sunroof, manual low option car., GT3 split rims a and 39k miles. Great history, serviced every year. The previous owner had her for 4 years and kept well on top of the bits these cars need. So in his ownership it had the following. Genuine full MO30 suspension kit LM engineering IMS, RMS and clutch kit. Full TopGear exhaust, 200 cell crossover cats and mild silencers 997 shifter housing Genuine discs and pads front and rear A set of PS4's last 1000 miles ago. Alpine single din DAB radio. This is how I picked her up.

POST 2 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

So it doesn't really leave me a lot to do I thought......... But I've never really liked split rims or wheel bolts so I spotted Graeme was selling Team Dynamics at a sensible price. So it was rude not to buy those. With a stud conversion kit and front spacer to even things out and some GT3 brake ducts. I've fixed the armrest hinge and emptied the tank a couple of times. On the list to do are the following Double din????!!! RSS engine mounts Gearbox oil change with Millers Nanodrive Cruise and OBC retrofit Get the holes in the bumper filled and it repainted so I can use a sticky plate. And some more tanks of fuel! Cheers Mike

POST 3Original post

Pleasure to have them on a car. Suits yours well.

POST 4Original post

Lovely looking car, in the best colour 8) As you might not be that far away, you should try & pop along to one of the meets at the Fairmile. See http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=149243

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi It's not far at all. Planing to go this month. Cheers

POST 6Original post

Great to see a fellow blue early 996 owner - the bug will catch you with these cars. Fantastic platforms for tinkering. More photos please! 😊

POST 7Original post

Congrats - that's a lovely looking motor, although we are biased here.

POST 9 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Pleased to say she passed her MOT with no advisories. Minor service carried out and gear oil changed both with Millers. Minor AC leak fixed, it was the joint behind the drivers door. It came apart cleanly so no issues there. Overall nothing to report on the service. Happy boy!!

POST 10 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I guess she's worthless now :grin:

POST 11Original post

just curious, what is the tray like thing perched above the steering shroud in that pic?

POST 12 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I was wondering if anyone would spot it. My phone sits in it sideways and leans again the clocks so I can use it for satnav.

POST 13Original post

Aha! If you want something to securely mount it, & keep it in the field of view, it might be worth considering a hazard switch mount. I've not used one, but it looks like it might be better located than the rennline mount I currently use. https://www.rennclassic.com/product-page/hazard-trim-phone-mount-bundle I've no connection to the vendor, but he seems to regularly post on the rennlist forum. So, you'll find feedback from other users there.

POST 14 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

It seem to sits really nicely and not moved but thanks I'll have a look.

POST 15 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

So the old girl has been causing me some anguish (and money!). Ever since I had the car, when it's been left for a while there is a small amount of timing chain rattle just while oil pressure builds from the RHS of the engine. It's completely silent once running. But having spent my career at the greasy end of the Auto Industry it was making me itch! No signs of any debris in sump or filter but I couldn't ignore it. So first step was to replace the three main chain tensioners, on the basis the it could either be the centre one or most likely the RH bank one, so might as well replace all three as they're all 21 yrs old even if they have only done 40k miles. Unfortunately, this didn't quieten her down so on to the next step. Pop the cam covers off. Check the variocam units that act as the cam chain tensioner too. Also pop a camera down and inspect the main chain guides. Guides all look perfect on both the main chains and small cam chains. But the spring tension in the RH Variocam unit is softer than the LH. So hopefully problems found. Except, the Variocam units are nigh on £1k a piece. So while I'd love to replace both just to be sure, I can't throw that much around just because. As there's no signs of any damage or wear I'm confident that the noise isn't really a problem, so I'll leave the LH one and if it gets noisy enough to make me itch I'll just have to do it later. I'm sure that if it wasn't for my background I'd never have noticed/worried about it. I know the previous owner of the car and he was fastidious with his upkeep but on chatting with him he never noticed it. There's probably loads of cars out there doing the same thing quite happily. Sometimes it's worse (for the pocket) knowing cars!! Cheers all

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