Do I really want to DIY this on my 96 993TT with 46K miles?

I have read the p-car stuff, talked with a mechanic, and searched the rennlist archives, and still feel the need for some advice. In fact, some of what I read seemed downright scary!

1) Jacking and supporting the car: My car was lowered by the previous owner to euro specs (whatever that is), and I am having a hard time getting the car up high enough to use the jack stands. I was told (by someone I trust) NOT to use the bottom of the engine for jacking, so that leaves the 4 jacking points. If I use the rear jacking point, the floor jack gets in the way of where the jackstand needs to go. Any ideas? Can I jack up the car with the rear jacking points, and simply place blocks under the rear wheels (this sounds dangerous), and I have read that I need to pull the passenger side real wheel to remove the access plate hiding the front passenger side plug (so blocks under the tires may not work anyway)

Hey, if I can't get the car into the air, I won't have to worry about the DIY to follow! In a way ... this works for me.

2) Can anyone scan and send me copy of the service manuals for changing out plugs, wires, cap, rotor, and fuel filter?

I really want to tackle this myself, but I have trepidation. My dealer (Sonnen Porsche of Mill Valley, CA wants $2400 to do this. OUCH!

Thanks in advance for any advice you can give.

David Carls

 

Doing the plug wires is a task.. If you aren't comfortable with it I wouldn't recommend it as your first DIY..

All in all, it is almost easier to pull your engine and trans as a unit and replace your clutch and then address these issues.. You can also service your power-steering pump seal and belt and also address your slave and accumulator..

With the engine sitting on the floor, you aren't fighting everything.. Also, check your engine wiring harness..

 

I did it about a year ago. I never kept track of the actual hours but it was quite a few. I ended up making my own plug removal tool from a T handled plug wrench plus a couple of other modified tools as well. If you have the time it's a good way to learn a little more about the car.

From memory you only have to jack up the car to remove the clamps for the turbo to intercooler hoses and to get at plug #6. Jacking the car up by the engine seems pretty standard practice.

 

I little tip is to place 2 x 12 blocks near the rear tires so that you drive on top of them.. This will get the rear up in the air a bit so that you can position the jack. Another tip that I have always done is grab a hockey puck and set it on your jack so that you don't mess up your jack points and valances.

 

Years ago I bought a 3/8 plug socket which has a built in internal magnet .
That is a major improvement over the type with an internal rubber ring ready to fall out, together with the plug !!
All this stuff saves time/frustration .

Good luck with the mission !

Geoff