95' vs 96'-98' 993s, any difference in DIY?

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Jul 10, 2017 | 10:27 AM

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techman1

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Yikes! Meant to say 1 O2 sensor.
Just did a oil and spark plug service over the weekend.
2nd time for the spark plugs.
For the right side, front plug, I just went straight to removing the tin and everything on that side.
Getting the spark plugs, both top and bottom from the bottom can be done much easier.

Not having done a spark plug service on a later model, is there any additional stuff that gets in the way?

Apr 2, 2020 | 05:05 PM

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NeinNeinThree

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To kind of tag a long on this, I'm going to be in the market for my first 993/Porsche in the next year. That being said, I'm a big DIYer and will do most of the service myself minus engine rebuilds but gasket replacements are ok. Would it be better to have OB1 ( I don't know much about but can learn) or OB2/Varioram but have to deal with what seems to be hassle the SAI? Or is it mainly just a personal decision?

Apr 2, 2020 | 09:11 PM

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Bigwood

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Also the 95 doesn’t have the immobilizer which can add frustration

Apr 2, 2020 | 10:12 PM

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P-daddy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigwood

Also the 95 doesn’t have the immobilizer which can add frustration

Ohh, how so?

Apr 2, 2020 | 10:15 PM

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P-daddy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by techman1

Yikes! Meant to say 1 O2 sensor.
Just did a oil and spark plug service over the weekend.
2nd time for the spark plugs.
For the right side, front plug, I just went straight to removing the tin and everything on that side.
Getting the spark plugs, both top and bottom from the bottom can be done much easier.

Not having done a spark plug service on a later model, is there any additional stuff that gets in the way?

Spark plug service on VRAM and non vram is the same.

Apr 3, 2020 | 06:55 PM

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tonytrini

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Originally Posted by P-daddy

Ohh, how so?

if you need to program a new blank fob, and can't do the dance.

Apr 3, 2020 | 11:24 PM

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aircooledpurist

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I don't work on my car but I LOVE my 95. The Steve Wong tune is a game changer. Can't do it on the later cars.

Apr 4, 2020 | 10:06 AM

#23

NeinNeinThree

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Originally Posted by aircooledpurist

I don't work on my car but I LOVE my 95. The Steve Wong tune is a game changer. Can't do it on the later cars.

That's what I was thinking, would make up for the power difference and then some.

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Apr 4, 2020 | 11:37 AM

#24

territory145

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Fix it

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Apr 4, 2020 | 08:45 PM

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abiazis

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love my 95

Love my 95.....

Apr 5, 2020 | 05:41 PM

#26

aircooledpurist

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NeinNeinThree

That's what I was thinking, would make up for the power difference and then some.

Friend has a 97. Driving his car back to back with mine I think my car pulls better right off idol and is every bit as fast. His car sounds better above 4500 rpm