DIY Coolant Fitting Fix with Motor In the Car
03-13-2016, 03:01 AM
#124
Note I replaced the fuel filter and coolant tank, pressure cap and level sensor, fresh Prsche coolant and Power steering fluid (Pentosin CH2025) as well as a new belt, idlers and tensioner pullies all OEM ex Pelican Parts (thanks guys)
03-29-2016, 10:14 PM
#125
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Thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread. I recently completed this job on a 996 GT3. A few comments that might help other 996 owners.
The 6 fittings shared with the 997 are very doable with the engine in the car using the procedure in this thread.
Accessing the two fitting unique to the 996 on the oil cooler casting requires removing the left and right coolant flanges on the heads as well as the AC/alternator bracket. Even with those items removed it's very very tight. The left side is doable if you use a shorter than average tap but I wouldn't recommend going through the effort of removing the additional pieces to access only one side. I didn't find the right side accessible with the engine in the car.
Hope this helps.
The 6 fittings shared with the 997 are very doable with the engine in the car using the procedure in this thread.
Accessing the two fitting unique to the 996 on the oil cooler casting requires removing the left and right coolant flanges on the heads as well as the AC/alternator bracket. Even with those items removed it's very very tight. The left side is doable if you use a shorter than average tap but I wouldn't recommend going through the effort of removing the additional pieces to access only one side. I didn't find the right side accessible with the engine in the car.
Hope this helps.
03-30-2016, 02:22 PM
#126
Thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread. I recently completed this job on a 996 GT3. A few comments that might help other 996 owners.
The 6 fittings shared with the 997 are very doable with the engine in the car using the procedure in this thread.
Accessing the two fitting unique to the 996 on the oil cooler casting requires removing the left and right coolant flanges on the heads as well as the AC/alternator bracket. Even with those items removed it's very very tight. The left side is doable if you use a shorter than average tap but I wouldn't recommend going through the effort of removing the additional pieces to access only one side. I didn't find the right side accessible with the engine in the car.
Hope this helps.
The 6 fittings shared with the 997 are very doable with the engine in the car using the procedure in this thread.
Accessing the two fitting unique to the 996 on the oil cooler casting requires removing the left and right coolant flanges on the heads as well as the AC/alternator bracket. Even with those items removed it's very very tight. The left side is doable if you use a shorter than average tap but I wouldn't recommend going through the effort of removing the additional pieces to access only one side. I didn't find the right side accessible with the engine in the car.
Hope this helps.
03-30-2016, 09:10 PM
#128
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HOW MANY FLUSHES, ANYTHING FOREIGN OBJECTS SIGHTED?
Fantastic thread - Thank you
It probably goes without saying that a coolant flush or two (or three) is done afterwards for good measure. Has anyone looked and found any of the feared drill tailings?
It probably goes without saying that a coolant flush or two (or three) is done afterwards for good measure. Has anyone looked and found any of the feared drill tailings?
04-01-2016, 01:16 AM
#130
04-01-2016, 10:22 AM
#131
Please contact me if there is any GT3 owner n the greater Philly area that has the skills and desire to do the pinning. I'll pay for any tools and parts needed. Willing to negotiate compensation for your time. I would love to have a GT3 owner do the fix if possible.
04-01-2016, 11:15 AM
#132
Drifting
Find a good race shop that does a lot of fabrication and they can knock it out. I had my neighbor who owns a track prep/race/fab shop do mine and he's never worked on a GT3 before, wasn't a problem.
04-06-2016, 10:44 AM
#134
Cosmos, thanks for advice - I have nothing against Indy shop doing work as I paid up for expensive IMS, clutch, RMS fixes on C4S. Was thinking for GT3 coolent pinning I would prefer a GT3 owner with the skills if possible.
04-06-2016, 11:26 AM
#135
Drifting
I don't think there are specific skills, it's drilling and tapping in tight spaces. More of a need for specific tools to do the job correctly.
