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i was thinking about putting BMC filter in when i change it next time (i just got the car and the belt and filters were done just as the CPOed the car along with the oil change)
now that i know the bumper comes off, i am probably gonna do that WITh the PSE exhaust that i am planning to put in :-)
I've read nothing but negative reviews on the BMC filters.
I've read nothing but negative reviews on the BMC filters.
Arent' they all built like K&N? similar filters with just different brand names? What have you heard negative? I had one on my panny never had issues with the intake itself?
I have had BMC or K&N type filters on all of my vehicles (BMW M cars, Audis , 987.2S etc.) never have any issues with them.
the only time i am a little concern is when you wash them after 60k miles and reoil them, make sure you dont overdo it and make sure is dry. So just replace it was a new one after 80k miles or so instead of washing and reusing them.
Thanks - some interesting points for sure. However, there is also some irony to a group of people saying that a reusable air filter is not worth the money while not thinking twice about blowing $1000-1200 for a dealership to change the plugs, filters and "visually inspect" a few things.
How long did it take to change all the Spark plugs?
It took me 3 hours last night.
I got hung up on a few things and had to reposition car once.
I tried to change them w/o removing the tires. I did the passenger side but got two blocked on the drivers side front plug.
I had to remove the wheel to gain access so I could remove the little lever connected to the control arm which I think is part of the PDCC or headlight leveling.
Plugs are super easy on a 991, you just have to have a good set of ratchet extensions and u-joints. With the right tools it's 45 mins to an hour. The 3.6 air-cooled twin-plug motors -- now there is an awful plug job.
The only thing that might take a while are the two plugs nearest to the rear. The ignition coils can be tough to get out because of the tight spacing, but otherwise, the job isn't too bad. Make sure you use a torque wrench for everything - I was an idiot and broke off the head on one of the E10 torx screws holding the plate covering the plugs. Had to reverse thread it out and that was a scary experience haha.
I watched a video today of a plug change on a 991.1 GT3 and it seems like there is so much more room to work w/o exhaust supports in the way. This person might have had an aftermarket muffler in place eliminating the side mufflers and its supports.
05-01-2018, 12:07 PM
