Fracture

positive thoughts for RL'r and fellow 40th owner Medevack1
who is currently riding out Irma on the island of Puerto Rico

we chat boxed this am on Facebook, and he was battening down with his
wife and staying at his mothers

prayers sent....

TAZ40JAHRE

My 40th will turn 85K on the clock when I drive her next (see pic). I only put about 3,500 miles a year on the car. I'm thinking of taking the car to a local indy shop that I've used in the past, which specializes in Porsches of all vintages, to have a series of preventive maintenance items done. I'd like some advice from folks here as to things that they've had done on a preventive basis. I've already had that indy shop proactively replace the IMS with the LN ceramic bearing about 4 years and 15K miles ago. I had the RMS replaced at the same time. I was going to have the clutch replaced, too, but when they took the car apart they told me that the clutch had >50% life left so I left it alone. The alternator crapped out on me about three years ago and I had that replaced. Battery replaced earlier this year. Knock on wood, I just fill the car with gas, change the oil once a year, and drive.

I was thinking of having them do these things:

1. Clutch
2. Motor mounts
3. Replace my shocks, springs and sway bars using a set of all of those I bought from another 40th anniversary that was totaled due to cosmetic damage with only 20K miles

I've heard guys talk about replacing the water pump and AOS.

What recommendations do you all have? I'd like to keep the car stock but I've heard good things about short shift kits. Anything else?

Thanks.

Ted

(FYI - I posted this in the main 996 area, too)

rolex11

While trans is out for clutch indeed do the AOS.
...transmission mount
...transmission fluid
...coil packs
...spark plugs
...oil cooler o rings

Wheel Dynamics

Since the original wheels on the 40th are polished and the caps are also, but are limited to the small crest from the factory, here is an optional item we now stock.
These are the larger crest taken from the 991 models so they are much larger than the factory 996 sizing.

This set was polished for an other wheel but it was a great opportunity to show you guys.

Santyorch

I bought my car 10 months ago. I struggle at the beginning with she just failing to start randomly till I found that the problem was the fuel pump. Other thing that I changed and the improvement was amazing was the starter.

e90steve

Is there a specific combo needed to lower the 996 AE? Or can you order the standard Carrera spring/strut or coilover combinations? I believe the AE has PASM so wasn't sure.

Thanks in advance!

dporto

Car looks awesome!

1) Change oil every 6 months regardless of milage
2) Even though you've only got 15k on the IMSB you should change it out in the next two years (50k mi or 6 years whichever comes first)
3) Water pump/Thermostat? Some people say every 3 years - seems a little paranoid to me but who knows. Low temp thermostat is recommended if you don't have one.
4) If your current suspension has 85K on it, I'm sure the ones with 20k will feel better
5) Short shift kit - much better feel than stock -IMO

"While trans is out for clutch indeed do the AOS.
...transmission mount
...transmission fluid
...coil packs
...spark plugs
...oil cooler o rings"

6) Good time to do AOS for sure - as long as you're lowering the engine, may as well replace the mounts as well.
7) Same goes for Transmission mount - you'll need a special tool. If you check the mount and it's not torn or collapsed you may want to consider an insert - beware of NVH though. If you don't want too much go with the yellow or orange (street hardness/softness)
8) Trans fluid for sure - much easier when the transmission is out of the car.
9) Coils/Plugs? Eh, unless you're getting misfires it's certainly not necessary - same goes for injectors...
10) Oil cooler O rings - I wouldn't touch them unless they're leaking.

jhbrennan

PASM came in with the 997 so the AE didn't have it. Sorry don't know the answer to your question.

e90steve

Sorry PSM which from my understanding all 996 Anniversary Editions have. Does that have an impact on which suspension we can choose from or will standard C2 aftermarket coilover and shock/spring sets still work on the Anniversary Editions?

knfeparty

The 40th anniversary suspension is the same fitment as any other 996.2 C2 with the m030 sport chassis option.

So in regards to aftermarket parts, yes any aftermarket springs/dampers that fit the 996.2 C2 will fit a 40th.

I've been looking for a set of take-off stock front struts (just the dampers, not the springs) for a science experiment, if you end up replacing your suspension.

e90steve

Tire Rack is saying otherwise regarding the PSS10 on the 40th Anniversary Edition, which is the suspension I would prefer to go with.

See the text in the attachment.

p.vanderlinden

I have PSS10 on mine. Installed by PO years ago.

Paul

knfeparty

e90Steve, it just says that because the amount of lowering you'll get with a 40th anniversary won't be 35mmF and 25mmR. It'll be less because the 40th is already about 10mm lower.

But, so would any C2 with the m030 option. The 40th was the only "model" that came with that standard.

So yeah, Pss10s definitely will fit, and will look/drive awesome.

e90steve

Thanks for the clarification!

e90steve

Do all 40th's come with the litronic xenon headlights or standard halogen?