porsche42

Hi,
So my car has 23k miles on a 2015 TTS. Have no issues but was at the Porsche dealership yesterday and asked about cost to
replace plugs. The Service Manager quoted a price of $900 in labor, he said plugs were $26 a piece, no thx they are only $96 for 6
at Suncoast Porsche. The dealership is in Fort Myers. Is that price about right? Anyone recommend a local shop around Naples to Fort Myers
that has replaced their plugs in a TTS?

thx guys.

GTorTT

I think dealer quoted around $1,200 for parts and labor here in Houston. We did my buddy's 997 TT, took some effort, but was fun. Just replaced plugs, used same coils. Probably $100 in parts.

worf928

porsche42

Ye you have to lower the engine, heard that from the SA. he said it was a 6 hour job, so $150 an hour. And 997 were
easier than the 991. I think will buy the plugs/coli packs and have them both replaced, maybe even the air filter since
the bumper will be off.

Randyc151

Wait until 30k miles at least. What's the rush? This isn't a 79 Datsun.

Ttz06vette

porsche42

I agree was just looking forward for maintenance costs. I had thoughts of trading it in for a 2020. Like I said I don't think I
need 560hp here in flat/straight Florida. I do need a Porsche though. Maybe try a convertible or targa.

lowpue

Charles dundon had changed my plugs out....I thought he only had exhaust out and did not drop the engine. perhaps i am wrong and maybe he can clarify....

aft86

I did the plugs, coils, and some other goodies myself with the help of a buddy over the summer on a 14' TTS. Before doing so I checked prices from a local indy shop that specializes on P cars and a local P dealer...they were quoting me around 2k+ (~1500 labor, ~500 parts).

The process is definitely tedious and time consuming but definitely doable on jack stands in the garage. You do not need to drop the engine but it would be much, much easier if you do. I can also share instructional documents I found to help me through this if anyone is taking a stab at it. ​

Ttz06vette

Anything you can share would be appreciated. I have a lift in my garage which should help.

worf928

I did the plugs on my wife's 981 because "4-years." After doing that operation, which is a one-handed, blind, ship-in-the-bottle exercise, and then reading the WSM on the TT for the plug R&R, I decided to pay more attention to the mileage than the time. IIRC, it's a 30k or 3-year cycle for the plugs on a TT. (4 years or 40k for the NA engines.)

aft86

Here...
https://we.tl/t-woof04kbdu
...are some of the instructions from the PIWIS TSI site that I used as reference. They are pretty basic but they help guide you through to what you should be seeing.

Below is the workshop manual for a 991.1 (non-TT). I use it often, even though its not for a TT/S, as reference as well.
991.1 Workshop manual

As far as tools, you will need these:
Spark plug socket
Joint set
Extensions
As well as set of flat wrenches (hopefully the ratchet type), e-torx set, basic tools - ratchets, cups, etc.

I ordered the spark plugs, coils, and other stuff I did that day from
OEM Exotic

Ttz06vette