GeorgeCo

The last set of coils I got when I ordered replacements for my 996 C2 were the updated 997 coils. I didn't think much about the change until I realized the longer bolts and thicker housings mean the bolts hit the heat shields. I ended up just bending the heat shielding to fit, but was wondering if anyone else had a more elegant solution. I looked up the 997 heat shield part number and it's the same (996 104 445 02). Just add spacers to get the heat shield away from the valve cover?

rolex11

"Just add spacers to get the heat shield away from the valve cover?"

That's what I did.

DBJoe996

I measured the gap needed and it was about 3 centimeters. I bought stainless steel studs (I don't remember the length...about 4-5 cm longer than the original bolt) with a internal hex key on the end for installation, a regular nut and a locking nut. Installed the studs, put the nut on the stud, installed new heat shields and put on the locking nuts. Worked perfect.

dporto

That's what I did -I found some nice stainless steel 1/4" spacers that I had lying around (I knew they'd come in handy one day...). Just be careful when tightening the bolts - one of mine started to strip, so I had to use a slightly longer bolt...