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Old 08-12-2012, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by trophy
...Going to start cleaning everything this weekend, still trying to find a company that will clean the oil cooler here in Canada, as a last resort will send to Texas on Bob`s advise.
I'm sure there is somebody that could do it around here. I would start with a rad shop. Ask lots of questions first
Old 08-12-2012, 05:18 PM
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Steven thanks for clearing that up,
so no surprises or hidden stuff like dipstick tube or attachment
Anything I could do, please let me know
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Old 08-12-2012, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by geolab
Steven thanks for clearing that up,
so no surprises or hidden stuff like dipstick tube or attachment
Anything I could do, please let me know
Regards - george
Everything is visible, The dipstick tube, the vent and fill tubes etc are easy to get off.

One quick question, you don't happen to know the torque / stretch specs for 997 GT3 Rod bolts (For Ti Rods) ?
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Originally Posted by trophy
you don't happen to know the torque / stretch specs for 997 GT3 Rod bolts (For Ti Rods) ?
If the Ti rods were originally mounted, or if the info you need is at porsche, I will get it for you this week. which year model plz ?
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997 GT3 (2009) Torque specs for Connecting-rod bolts:

Connecting-rod bolts: (always replace) initial tightening 30 Nm (22 ftlb.) + 1 Final tightening 55° ± 2° torque angle
SPECIAL REMARKS: Oil, anti-seize phosphated

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George, Thank you so much.......

Just what I needed, all I need now is the remaining 6 Rod Bolts, that Porsche was out of stock of and I can get started building
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Originally Posted by trophy
George, Thank you so much.......

Just what I needed, all I need now is the remaining 6 Rod Bolts, that Porsche was out of stock of and I can get started building
is it 99710317692 ?
if so, I could have them for you in a week, let me know.
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Originally Posted by trophy
George, Thank you so much.......

Just what I needed, all I need now is the remaining 6 Rod Bolts, that Porsche was out of stock of and I can get started building
When should I drop by with the beer?

Marc
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Originally Posted by geolab
is it 99710317692 ?
if so, I could have them for you in a week, let me know.
regards
The dealer is onto it. Apparently someone last week bought all the US stock of GT3 Rod Bolts..... I have been told they are on their way from Germany.....

Thanks for the offer.....

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When should I drop by with the beer?

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Mmmmmm Beer and engine building, I don`t think that would be a good idea.

Beer AFTER engine building is a great idea
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Mmmmmm Beer and engine building, I don`t think that would be a good idea.

Beer AFTER engine building is a great idea
Ummm..you build. I drink and watch.

Marc
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Originally Posted by trophy
Hey Geolab,

The tank removal is not that difficult overall, it does need to come out with the thermostat attached (too hard to get at the nut and bolts that hold it in place while in the car). I actually removed the oil lines, it made the process much easier.

The oil lines are pushed into the thermostat and sealed with 2 orings, and a bolt and washer to stop them from falling out. (see pics) I found to get enough movement to pull the lines out of the thermostat I needed to undo the 2 plastic supports along the sill and the 2 clamps in the front fender well. Since all the mounts for the oil lines were now undone, i just removed the lines from the car.

I found that once the oil lines were removed the tank came out very easily.

Once the tank was out of the car (held in by only 2 bolts) I just removed the thermostat and started cleaning.
I was able to get the two oil lines going to the cooler per your instructions. I'm having a hard time removing the line going from the engine to the thermostat. I assume it is the same kinda fitting like the oil cooler lines. I removed the 10mm bolt beside this line. There is just not much room to pull this line out. Any help is appreciated.
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Follow the line from the t-stat toward the engine. There is a bracket that holds it in place with two bolts.

If you've already removed the bracket and are still having trouble undo the bolts holding tank on. Then you can jiggle the entire tank and get the line off.
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Hi,
I am trying to remove the oil tank on my 97 993.
I got every hose disconnected except 2 lines to the oil cooler at the front.
Do you have any tip to pull those out?
The holding bracket off and I have been pulling (wiggling) the tank toward the back of the car but the lines to the cooler are sliding out!
Should I pull the line from the cooler side?

Any suggestions?

Thank you.
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Originally Posted by 1997hmc993
Hi,
I am trying to remove the oil tank on my 97 993.
I got every hose disconnected except 2 lines to the oil cooler at the front.
Do you have any tip to pull those out?
The holding bracket off and I have been pulling (wiggling) the tank toward the back of the car but the lines to the cooler are sliding out!
Should I pull the line from the cooler side?

Any suggestions?

Thank you.
I remember these being quite stubborn. You have to muscle them out. They go in about an inch, inch and a half. There are two o-rings holding it in.
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Originally Posted by 1997hmc993
Hi,
I am trying to remove the oil tank on my 97 993.
I got every hose disconnected except 2 lines to the oil cooler at the front.
Do you have any tip to pull those out?
The holding bracket off and I have been pulling (wiggling) the tank toward the back of the car but the lines to the cooler are sliding out!
Should I pull the line from the cooler side?

Any suggestions?

Thank you.
I would definitely not pull on the lines from the cooler side.

What has worked for me on the few I’ve done is to make sure everything is disconnected at the oil cooler including the small bracket held with a single torx bolt. Then using something like a hockey puck (hard rubber), I place it against the bottom of the oil tank and then tap with a rubber mallet. This direct force pushes the tank out of the two line without damaging anything. Be careful and make sure tank doesn’t suddenly drop out and hit the floor. A second set of hands usually does the trick. Good luck.
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