Took plunge and removed engine!
#31
great work Jim and contributing the information to RL.
#32
I use a mix of stainless steel grease and wd40 to soak my guns in when stored since I don't have cosmoline. I notice you cleaned portions of the exterior of your engine. Just wondering if you have any cosmoline to help keep the aluminum fresh.
I just found this in case you want the same deal.
http://www.commercialforms.com/Detail.bok?no=172
PS can I go for the ride when you finally nail it again
I just found this in case you want the same deal.
http://www.commercialforms.com/Detail.bok?no=172
PS can I go for the ride when you finally nail it again
#33
Is there a good DIY guide, steps by step to remove the engine ?
I see a couple of you guys did this, but it is still pretty scary for the newbie, unless there is really a good step by step guide.
Phil
I see a couple of you guys did this, but it is still pretty scary for the newbie, unless there is really a good step by step guide.
Phil
#34
Is there a good DIY guide, steps by step to remove the engine ?
I see a couple of you guys did this, but it is still pretty scary for the newbie, unless there is really a good step by step guide.
Phil
I see a couple of you guys did this, but it is still pretty scary for the newbie, unless there is really a good step by step guide.
Phil
#38
Racer
http://cannell.co.uk/Manuals.htm
That's a link to 996 workshop manuals in PDF format. Following the "Engine Removal" steps, along with some of your own ingenuity, will get the job done. Also, be sure to follow Jim & Dharn's advice on the rear AC compressor bolt and others here that have experienced various anomalies.
Jim, you got er done yet? My lift is waiting.... LOL
That's a link to 996 workshop manuals in PDF format. Following the "Engine Removal" steps, along with some of your own ingenuity, will get the job done. Also, be sure to follow Jim & Dharn's advice on the rear AC compressor bolt and others here that have experienced various anomalies.
Jim, you got er done yet? My lift is waiting.... LOL
#39
Instructor
Thread Starter
I'm nearly done- just making all the connections and lifting the engine/trans. I'll post all the shortcuts I found, when I'm done. And the ups and downs from yesterday.
Back to the garage...... here a pic as proof of progress
Back to the garage...... here a pic as proof of progress
#41
Instructor
Thread Starter
IT'S ALIVE!!
The car started on the first crank! It runs better than before. The chirping from the loose spark plug is gone, it is idling very smoothly, and I don't hear any lifer noise. I would like to say it is faster, but that would would be entirely SoP.
Already cleaned the garage, put all the tools away and ready to call it a day- I'll post pics and all the recent info, learned tips, part numbers and key tools tomorrow.
Just happy to have the car back and happy it started
Already cleaned the garage, put all the tools away and ready to call it a day- I'll post pics and all the recent info, learned tips, part numbers and key tools tomorrow.
Just happy to have the car back and happy it started
#43
Rennlist Member
Congrats...you my friend have some biig ***** especially since it was done for preventative maint. !!!
I just went through the manual....looks like a major PITA to drop the motor.
Ill only be dropping the motor when and if it self destructs.
I just went through the manual....looks like a major PITA to drop the motor.
Ill only be dropping the motor when and if it self destructs.
#44
Race Director
The car started on the first crank! It runs better than before. The chirping from the loose spark plug is gone, it is idling very smoothly, and I don't hear any lifer noise. I would like to say it is faster, but that would would be entirely SoP.
Already cleaned the garage, put all the tools away and ready to call it a day- I'll post pics and all the recent info, learned tips, part numbers and key tools tomorrow.
Just happy to have the car back and happy it started
Already cleaned the garage, put all the tools away and ready to call it a day- I'll post pics and all the recent info, learned tips, part numbers and key tools tomorrow.
Just happy to have the car back and happy it started
Must feel great to listen to the engine now that it's all ready to go with so many 'improvements', nice job!
#45
Instructor
Thread Starter
Best Resources for DIY
http://www.pelicanparts.com/boxster/boxster_tech.htm
http://www.986fix.com/photos.php
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=glenn986s#g/u
and of course the Porsche Service Manual.