Woodster

Sharkman mentioned in another thread that specifically on
2001 996TT's the boost hoses are the "older style" and in
2002 on this was upgraded/improved by Porsche somehow.

Can anybody elaborate on the differences ???

Thank you in advance.
(I already bought the Bailey diverter valves)

Marty

PorschePhD

The ends are stamped edges verses a molded edge. So the step that is held in place with the ring will wear and push down allowing the hose to pop out. The new ones are solid, but still have a weak edge.

My suggestion is upgrade the hoses. The ends are billet so you will not have this issue. Also the F hose will split at some point. The hose kit includes a new version that will not.

Woodster

Thanks Doc,
It is on my list and I will call you when I get ready this spring.

PorschePhD

If it does pop out just shove it back in. The car will stop running.

tkerrmd

Is there a hose "upgrade" kit to replace the majority of weaker or poorly designed hoses??

sharkster

Hi Tom,

Absolutely... stephen and I BOTH use the same boost hose kit. Check out this post and you'll see why:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-turbo-forum/247632-boost-vacuum-leak-fixes.html

tkerrmd

Thanks Alex I'm getting them!!

sharkster

Sounds good Tom! JUst drop me an Email to alex@sharkwerks.com today and I'll send you a set out.. Red or black?

I think for the track guys that push the car hard and under heavy boost loads continually it makes sense as "insurance". It's a real pain when the one "inside" the bumper comes out and you can't even see it....

Garey Cooper

This was the first problem I had on my '01 in......'01. They replaced the hose and a couple of vacuum lines as I recall? I have the receipt somewhere, it was done under warranty. Thanks to Arling I have a set of the silicone hoses on now, in basic black. I can wear anything with them, khaki looks nice.....

wross996tt

I got mine during the Xmas sale...but have not installed them yet. Thanks EVOMS.

tkerrmd

thanks Alex, I'll call ya to give you the CC #. How much will the dealer charge to install??

sharkster

Sounds good Tom... We charge 3-4 hours to do it. You have to take the bumper off on the lift and drop the engine a couple of inches to change the F-hose. It's not a "huge" job

PS I wish they made yellow We talked about it!

Gary (Fl)

Tom,

We need to get a package deal.. We are both doing them... I also have X73 to install..

PorschePhD

You can do the hoses without dropping the bumper. Don't be a wimp!

sharkster

Hehe you are right.. you can I just having the extra room to squeeze that one through the hole on the drivers side Now James is a different story.. he does things faster than me You and him would kick my butt! He keeps calling me "office boy" too dammit....

Then again we're talking about dealers that charge 8 hours to do plugs! Buggers!