Third-Reef

I wanted to change the cam solonoid brackets that are nestled in top of the heads between the coils. Anybody have the P/N handy? My car has 90K and I hear they are prone to cracking. About to do coils and plugs so this is my chance.

32krazy!

about 22$ each
99610531072

Third-Reef

Thanks, just ordered some from sunset Porsche in Oregon for $19 ea.

tnE30fan

I also replaced mine when I did my coils and plugs. The ones on there looked fine (38k miles), but for ~$20 apiece I was still glad to preemptively change them out.

I had also ordered the cam solenoid seals (o-rings) but decided to forego replacing them since both were bone dry. I tell myself that at least I'll have them on-hand for when the need arises, but to be honest I know I'll forget and still buy them, only to realize I already had the parts as soon as the job is done, haha.

ipman

Need to do this too. Are there 2 total, one per side?

Carlo_Carrera

Yes, two, one per side.

ipman

Third-Reef

I will be returning to the frozen north tomorrow and will have a new garage to work in within a week. Should get the plugs, coils and brackets in soon. My car runs pretty well even with the old plugs and coils, only brakes up a little at full tilt. It will be interesting to see what this does for the daily drivability.

pfbz

I wasn't familiar with this issue, so after searching I'll post a link here in case others are curious...

https://rennlist.com/forums/996-turb...sible-fix.html

ipman

Thanks P, funny, that is what sparked me to replace them! I am going to do my 60K service soon, so stocking up on bits.