Who services their Porsche themselves?
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I'd really love to. I bought mine with the intention of having something to 'tinker' with in my spare time. I purposely bought a car that needed new suspension and a few cosmetic jobs with this in mind....
One child later, and I'm still waiting for that 'spare time'. I barely have time to wash it
One child later, and I'm still waiting for that 'spare time'. I barely have time to wash it
I do everything on mine, (But I had the local garage check the belts when I did them just for good measure).
I think you will find the older cars ge the DIY treatment but as for the modern stuff, what with main dealer warranties to keep up, not to mention the much increased worth of the car, they get the work done either at the main dealers or a specialist.
Of course there is a small matter of the flat 6 motors being harder to get at and more complex, wheras the good old 4 cylinder is right there in acres of engine bay (and don't forget is the basic layout is the same as your everyday car).
I've found working on the 944 OK, a bit cramped sometimes, but all round the quality and engineering that went into the design is not bad at all.
Andy
I think you will find the older cars ge the DIY treatment but as for the modern stuff, what with main dealer warranties to keep up, not to mention the much increased worth of the car, they get the work done either at the main dealers or a specialist.
Of course there is a small matter of the flat 6 motors being harder to get at and more complex, wheras the good old 4 cylinder is right there in acres of engine bay (and don't forget is the basic layout is the same as your everyday car).
I've found working on the 944 OK, a bit cramped sometimes, but all round the quality and engineering that went into the design is not bad at all.
Andy
Edited by silvers2 on Saturday 6th January 08:34
Time permitting, I do a fair amount of work on my 964, e.g. about to fit new disks/calipers (big reds) myself. Probably the best technical resource on the web for a 964 is the Rennlist 964 forum - [url]http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums[/url] - people on there will be able to answer pretty much any questions you have. Also, Adrian Streather's book '964 - an Enthusiasts Companion' is well worth buying, especially as the factory workshop manual is about £300, though you can pick up rip-off CDs of it on ebay for somewhat less. Porsche have also released a PDF version of PET for free download - [url]https://techinfo.porsche.com/techinfo/pdf/en/catalogues/E_964_KATALOG.pdf[/url] - this is the full parts catalogue, with diagrams and is invaluable if you're doing any work yourself.
Anyway, you can do pretty much all your own maintenance (and inevitable upgrades!), so good luck, and welcome to 964 ownership - you won't regret it!
Cheers
Ian
Edited to correct PET link
Anyway, you can do pretty much all your own maintenance (and inevitable upgrades!), so good luck, and welcome to 964 ownership - you won't regret it!
Cheers
Ian
Edited to correct PET link
Edited by Ian964 on Saturday 6th January 09:35
Ian964 said:
Time permitting, I do a fair amount of work on my 964, e.g. about to fit new disks/calipers (big reds) myself. Probably the best technical resource on the web for a 964 is the Rennlist 964 forum - [url]http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums[/url] - people on there will be able to answer pretty much any questions you have. Also, Adrian Streather's book '964 - an Enthusiasts Companion' is well worth buying, especially as the factory workshop manual is about £300, though you can pick up rip-off CDs of it on ebay for somewhat less. Porsche have also released a PDF version of PET for free download - [url]https://techinfo.porsche.com/techinfo/pdf/en/catalogues/E_964_KATALOG.pdf[/url] - this is the full parts catalogue, with diagrams and is invaluable if you're doing any work yourself.
Anyway, you can do pretty much all your own maintenance (and inevitable upgrades!), so good luck, and welcome to 964 ownership - you won't regret it!
Cheers
Ian
Edited to correct PET link
Anyway, you can do pretty much all your own maintenance (and inevitable upgrades!), so good luck, and welcome to 964 ownership - you won't regret it!
Cheers
Ian
Edited to correct PET link
Edited by Ian964 on Saturday 6th January 09:35
can't see anything for 911s after 1989 (except in the Tequipment area).
Edited by silver993tt on Saturday 6th January 09:51
silver993tt said:
Ian964 said:
Time permitting, I do a fair amount of work on my 964, e.g. about to fit new disks/calipers (big reds) myself. Probably the best technical resource on the web for a 964 is the Rennlist 964 forum - [url]http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums[/url] - people on there will be able to answer pretty much any questions you have. Also, Adrian Streather's book '964 - an Enthusiasts Companion' is well worth buying, especially as the factory workshop manual is about £300, though you can pick up rip-off CDs of it on ebay for somewhat less. Porsche have also released a PDF version of PET for free download - [url]https://techinfo.porsche.com/techinfo/pdf/en/catalogues/E_964_KATALOG.pdf[/url] - this is the full parts catalogue, with diagrams and is invaluable if you're doing any work yourself.
Anyway, you can do pretty much all your own maintenance (and inevitable upgrades!), so good luck, and welcome to 964 ownership - you won't regret it!
Cheers
Ian
Edited to correct PET link
Anyway, you can do pretty much all your own maintenance (and inevitable upgrades!), so good luck, and welcome to 964 ownership - you won't regret it!
Cheers
Ian
Edited to correct PET link
Edited by Ian964 on Saturday 6th January 09:35
can't see anything for 911s after 1989 (except in the Tequipment area).
Edited by silver993tt on Saturday 6th January 09:51
They don't index the 964/993 pdfs, try these:
[url]https://techinfo.porsche.com/techinfo/pdf/en/catalogues/E_964_KATALOG.pdf[/url]
[url]https://techinfo.porsche.com/techinfo/pdf/en/catalogues/E_993_KATALOG.pdf[/url]
You may need to copy and paste the link, rather than click on it.
Ian964 said:
silver993tt said:
Ian964 said:
Time permitting, I do a fair amount of work on my 964, e.g. about to fit new disks/calipers (big reds) myself. Probably the best technical resource on the web for a 964 is the Rennlist 964 forum - [url]http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums[/url] - people on there will be able to answer pretty much any questions you have. Also, Adrian Streather's book '964 - an Enthusiasts Companion' is well worth buying, especially as the factory workshop manual is about £300, though you can pick up rip-off CDs of it on ebay for somewhat less. Porsche have also released a PDF version of PET for free download - [url]https://techinfo.porsche.com/techinfo/pdf/en/catalogues/E_964_KATALOG.pdf[/url] - this is the full parts catalogue, with diagrams and is invaluable if you're doing any work yourself.
Anyway, you can do pretty much all your own maintenance (and inevitable upgrades!), so good luck, and welcome to 964 ownership - you won't regret it!
Cheers
Ian
Edited to correct PET link
Anyway, you can do pretty much all your own maintenance (and inevitable upgrades!), so good luck, and welcome to 964 ownership - you won't regret it!
Cheers
Ian
Edited to correct PET link
Edited by Ian964 on Saturday 6th January 09:35
can't see anything for 911s after 1989 (except in the Tequipment area).
Edited by silver993tt on Saturday 6th January 09:51
They don't index the 964/993 pdfs, try these:
[url]https://techinfo.porsche.com/techinfo/pdf/en/catalogues/E_964_KATALOG.pdf[/url]
[url]https://techinfo.porsche.com/techinfo/pdf/en/catalogues/E_993_KATALOG.pdf[/url]
You may need to copy and paste the link, rather than click on it.
Thanks! that works a treat
Too right.....
Just changed the clutch on my 3.2C (amongst other things). Massive improvement.
The engine out isn't complicated, but is necassary for many of the "deeper" bits. An example is the starter motor! You really need two people to do it though. You could do it with one person and some special tools that you might make yourself.
The engine drop will also require some spare width in your garage if you do it from a flat floor.
Other than that it's all pretty straightforward, although it can be a bit awkward as you might expect from a "small car" with "big bits"!
Just changed the clutch on my 3.2C (amongst other things). Massive improvement.
The engine out isn't complicated, but is necassary for many of the "deeper" bits. An example is the starter motor! You really need two people to do it though. You could do it with one person and some special tools that you might make yourself.
The engine drop will also require some spare width in your garage if you do it from a flat floor.
Other than that it's all pretty straightforward, although it can be a bit awkward as you might expect from a "small car" with "big bits"!
No i don't think it is at all strange to work on the car yourself.
If you are going to head down to Eau rouge at 130mph, would you really consider a total stranger to prep your car ?....thats even more scary.
A bit like not even meeting the brain surgeon just before he's going to drill a hole in your head...just doesn't sit well.
If you are going to head down to Eau rouge at 130mph, would you really consider a total stranger to prep your car ?....thats even more scary.
A bit like not even meeting the brain surgeon just before he's going to drill a hole in your head...just doesn't sit well.
porsche4life said:
No i don't think it is at all strange to work on the car yourself.
If you are going to head down to Eau rouge at 130mph, would you really consider a total stranger to prep your car ?....thats even more scary.
A bit like not even meeting the brain surgeon just before he's going to drill a hole in your head...just doesn't sit well.
If you are going to head down to Eau rouge at 130mph, would you really consider a total stranger to prep your car ?....thats even more scary.
A bit like not even meeting the brain surgeon just before he's going to drill a hole in your head...just doesn't sit well.
In fairness using this analogy to some OPC's its probably more like Joe Nasty on comminity service coming in for a day to do your brain surgery as part of his punishment for graffiti!
Lol
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