Engine Lid Supports don't work

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08-02-2016, 09:27 AM

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993? No, that was already standard on my '74 S and '78SC. There should be a display about his feature at the Porsche Museum.

I see, apparently they kept it for "heritage". I know it's probably heresy to many on here, but I feel about the same way about other ugly "heritage" features like pepita, black engine covers or fuch-inspired wheel designs like the new .2 Carrera Sport monstrosities.

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08-02-2016, 11:03 AM

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LOL! I guess it's all that heat back there in a confined space?

That is my guess as to the cause of the failures.

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08-02-2016, 11:09 AM

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Mine (991 coupe) have been shot for awhile...just haven't taken it in yet.

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08-02-2016, 11:12 AM

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That is my guess as to the cause of the failures.

991 owners all over the globe begin parking their 911s today with their engine lids opened for better heat transfer.

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08-02-2016, 11:16 AM

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Just had mine replaced under CPO during the service... I didn't even have a chance to notice -- the dealership tech did.

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08-02-2016, 11:30 AM

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It isn't heat...the frunk supports die too.

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08-02-2016, 11:32 AM

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It isn't heat...the frunk supports die too.

But do the front ones die as frequently as the engine lids supports do? That's the relevant question.

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08-02-2016, 11:43 AM

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But do the front ones die as frequently as the engine lids supports do? That's the relevant question.

Mine were both replaced at the same time and while the car was still under warranty. There's another thread out there...

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08-02-2016, 12:33 PM

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This is a coupe issue, right? My cab has a button that electrically opens the engine compartment. Closes it too

just wait till that goes wrong!

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08-02-2016, 12:50 PM

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This is a coupe issue, right? My cab has a button that electrically opens the engine compartment. Closes it too

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just wait till that goes wrong!

Or better yet.... when the apparatus on my Targa fails and the weight of that entire back window/body piece snaps closed. Timberrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!

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05-16-2018, 07:16 PM

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Amazon has Stabilus brand (which appears to be OE) for $79 for a pair.

can't find that deal anymore, they are about $95 shipped, just bought a pair on ebay...

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05-16-2018, 08:22 PM

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Mine were replaced when the car was CPO'd last summer, I suspect it's just a part that is prone to failure. Dealer had them listed on the invoice at $74.99 (CAD) each.

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05-17-2018, 10:18 AM

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The dealer's tech replaced them on my 993 without asking me because he was frustrated with propping open the cover. Of course I was charged. Had them replaced on my 991 GTS under warranty yesterday.

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05-17-2018, 10:35 AM

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Mine were replaced last month under warranty on my 2014 991.1S.

Since this is apparently an issue with the 991, I wonder if Porsche might have a hidden warranty program for faulty supports on 991 cars? Worth asking if anyone has failed support on an out-of-warranty car...