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When you say tubes and orings, are you talking about the tubes connected to the coils and the orings on the spark plug?
Thx!
The 996.1 mk1('99-'01) cars have Sparkplug tubes that is wrapped around the spark plugs and provides the spark plug walls. The coil tubes then slide into this to meet up with the spark plug tip. I'm sure there's a more effective way to explain it but bottom line is that the plastic can get brittle from all the heat cycles and can break along with the O-rings that surround this which can deteriorate as well over time. Generally these can last 70-100k miles before replacement.
Honestly, I would wait until it starts leaking. As you said, it can be a bear and not something you want to do unless you have to. This isn't one of those things that's gonna blow up your motor so you can afford to hold off until the next time you're doing something down there.
Not sure what plugs you used but 10k change intervals seems a bit premature to me.
Swapped out the console while I was at it. The old one had a broken door on it. Picked one up off of eBay for $150 then permanently locked the door to hopefully keep it from breaking again. It's a good thing because I broke a tab off the ebrake panel while removing it. Live and learn.
There is a repair kit for the door. It's an easy install and much more robust than the original hinge.
Honestly, I would wait until it starts leaking. As you said, it can be a bear and not something you want to do unless you have to. This isn't one of those things that's gonna blow up your motor so you can afford to hold off until the next time you're doing something down there. Not sure what plugs you used but 10k change intervals seems a bit premature to me.
Ok. Sounds good. I read in the 101 projects book every 10k miles and thought that seemed a little short.
Originally Posted by vitaminC
There is a repair kit for the door.....
Lol, that probably would have save me a few dollars. Good to know for next time.
Finished Phase 1 of Maintenance/Mods and surprisingly it all went back together. As a newbie DIY mechanic I was pretty nervous I had messed something up without catching it but it seems to be running really well (knock on wood). Here's a running total of work so far including costs:
Durametric Pro (group buy) - $560
Replaced Center Console (Ebay) - $150
Installed Numeric SSK - $600
Installed Spin on Oil Filter Adapter, Mag Plug, Case of DT40 - $333
Replaced Water Pump - $375
Installed Rennline Adjustable Engine Mounts - $370
Replaced AOS - $250
Replaced Spark Plugs (bought at dealer, ouch) - $130
Powder Coat Wheels - $300
Mount and Balance Pilot Super Sports (an extra set that came with car) - $40
Upgraded to EBC Red Stuff Brake Pads - $320
Changed Brake Fluid to Motul 500 - $50
Replaced Windshield - $380
Sub total: $3,858
Car: $14,500
Total to Date: $18,358
Throw in another $1700 for tools and a helmet and I'm at about $20k. The sad thing is I could easily spend another 45k on my wish list (Raby motor upgrade, suspension, wheels/tires, seats/bar) but no need to get carried away yet.
I'm still on the fence on whether to stick to the Numeric shifter or downgrade to a Porsche SSK. I like the Porsche SSK feel a little better for daily driving but I think the numeric will feel better on track days.
I went with EBC Red Stuff hoping to find a pad that will work well for both DD and DE. The price and low dust were added benefits and I can always buy a set of Pagid Yellow on down the road for track days.
The Rennline engine mounts currently have the racing inserts and they are pretty aggressive. The sound of the engine is more pronounced which I love, improved handling, but there is a significant vibration/hum at 4k RPMs. I'll wait a week to see if I adjust then bump down to the sport inserts if it becomes annoying.
First DE is this Friday at Hallet Raceway then AutoX with the PCA club the next weekend. I can't wait to see how she does.
The sad thing is I could easily spend another 45k on my wish list (Raby motor upgrade, suspension, wheels/tires, seats/bar) but no need to get carried away yet.
I know exactly how you feel. I have a list of things I want to add to my car, and while none of them are super exorbitant (wheels and suspension are the only big ticket items), the small stuff adds up quick. Few hundred bucks here (semi-solid mounts), few hundred bucks there (new shift **** and console), and all of a sudden we're talking real money.
The current object of my desire is an exterior colour matching center console, which I didn't even consider before but now that I've seen it, is something I don't think I can live without.
The current object of my desire is an exterior colour matching center console, which I didn't even consider before but now that I've seen it, is something I don't think I can live without.
Lol. I get it.
Originally Posted by groovzilla
sounds like you'll be bored pretty soon - can you fly up to seattle and remove my center console for me and paint it silver
Sure!
Originally Posted by Arch1t3ct
Dark wheels look nice but you're going to have to work on keeping those tires cleaned and shined now!
04-08-2016, 03:45 PM
