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YOUR RESEARCHWhere are the air intakes on the 996?
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Just use common sense and avoid water that is more than 3" deep.
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As I was leaving the office yesterday we were hit by some massive thunderstorms that caused some flash flooding on the roads. Of course I did my best to stay out of high water but at times it was difficult to avoid.
So my question is where does the engine pull fresh air from? Is it a location that can be compromised by flooded roads?
Thankfully everything went well yesterday and even with the HEAVY rains encountered my interior remained dry (hurray for improving convertible technology!) so I just want to know this in case it happens all over again this afternoon.
Thanks!
the big concern in my opinion is not the air intakes but too much water on the coils can cause issues (plus they are lower and more exposed) For the most part though if you are deep enough to get water in the motor, you have other isses (like wet feet!)
damn these storms!
Open the engine lid. No, not the one in the front. The 911 engine is in the back!
Sorry, I couldn't resist!
The air intake is the opening on the left (see pic). However, Ed is correct, you stand to have more problems if the soil packs get wet. Just use common sense and avoid water that is more than 3" deep. If you are not sure about the depth, don't go in.... the water may NOT be fine!
Coils are somewhat exposed due to their position , it looks way to easy for water from the rear wheels to splash over the coil packs - protection is pretty limited.
If the coil packs are already cracked - then water could get in and cause issues
If the coil packs are in good shape - is there really any issue?
Yeah I knew about the air intake in the engine bay, I just thought maybe there was something by the wheel wells that brought in forced air similar to what the 996 turbo has for its intercoolers.
But in any case I'll just make sure to avoid any water because it'll be bad news any way I look at it.
Thanks!
