Just picked up the car after having the LWFW, M030 clubsport clutch kit, LW pulley and 997 transmission mount fitted.

One thing I noticed on the way home was the temp gauge was much higher than previously. Usually it sits just to the right of the 80 on a euro gauge or between the 18 and 0 on ROW gauge, pic below is example, not my gauge.




Now, in normal traffic (and not really a hot day, 21C) it was up at the next marking (215F, 100C), never seen it that high. Has anyone seen this before after fitting these parts?

Will phone the shop monday morning but seeing if anyone has experienced the same.

Thanks.

 

Guessing air in the coolant lines. There are two lines that run under the tranny and one that runs to the tranny cooler that need to be removed for the transmission to come out.

If thats the case top off the expansion tank, flip up the bleeder valve and the air should work it's way out after a few days of driving.

 

This sounds exactly what it is, the shop actually had to replace 1 of the hoses, it's on the invoice. I'll bleed air and top up tomorrow. Many thanks for the quick response, got to love Rennlist!

 

Where's the coolant bleeder valve? Just for my education..

 

Behind the fill cap on coolant reservoir, it is black cap with a silver wire that you lift up.

Peter

 

What is a LW pully? Maybe you are now moving coolant through your system at a lower flow rate, therefor increasing your op temps in normal driving??

 

LW crank pulley, mainly an issue with 997 but lighter has got to be better anyway, see here https://rennlist.com/forums/gt2-and-...track-diy.html

 

Pulley is same diameter just aluminum vs steel

 

Thanks Peter.. !

 

Souonds like you have an idea on where to start. For the record...my GT3 has had the LWFW installed since roughly 05 or 06; no temp issues. I had the LW crank pulley installed by Gold Crest last year.

993 102 550 80 screw GT3-1 M96.79 04-, GT3-2 RS, M14 x 1,5 x 40
996 102 017 95 Pulley 996 GT3 RS Street, 997 GT3 RS
999 025 174 02 Washer 14x1.5x40 (updated - was 999 025 174 01 )

 

Exactly what I was looking for i.e. the pulley and related items part numbers. This forum is dangerous for one's wallet...

 

Scott, there is another washer you need for the LW pulley you don't have listed that goes between the pulley and end of the crank, not there on the standard pulley. It's paper thin but diamond coated stupid washer was like $40 by itself. I'll find the part number and post it Monday.

 

GC may have installed it; I'll have to review my invoice. If not, not sure when it will be installed unless I have a problem. What documentation refers to the other washer? Is it 911slow official?

 

Part number listed here https://rennlist.com/forums/8118041-post12.html. Also read DIY thread link i posted above, includes discussion on this washer. Came as part of kit I bought.

 

"It should already be in place if you are doing this yourself." This is why I have a professional do this work.