Here is how to get access to the top of your engine in any 981 Cayman with a hard top. I have a GT4 so the principal is the same with the rest of the hard top 981's.
Excellent description of this and gave me the inspiration to put my roll bar in myself. Then, to replace a failed engine bay fan. Very helpful - Thank You!
Took my Cayman for its first smog test and the Tech said that I needed to show the engine for visual inspection. Luckily found your video. This was very helpful, but I would mention where the small anti-squeak rubber pieces need to stay attached to the plastic covers. Some of mine feel off when I was detaching the covers and fell into the small holes.
Nice looking car! I already know I’m not going to do this on my own! It’s scary just watching you taking off the covers. Thank you for the nice detailed video!
I had to reseat a few panels because the dealer I bought mine from wasn’t Porsche and the trunk was a rattle trap. Taking the speaker grills out takes a few extra minutes but it makes putting the carpet back infinitely easier.
Great video. But for regular maintenance, acces to the engine through the bottom or the cabin (which is much much easier) is the enough. You only have to get this engine top cover off if something is broken (which rarely happens).
Thanks for this video. I've got a 2014 981 Base with 85k miles that's got a small engine stumble, most noticeable when cold. No check engine light. I'm thinking mass airflow sensor may need cleaning so need to see how to get engine cover off.
Do you have a scanner? Might want to look at the data to see if you can pinpoint the issue. Is your cayman engine direct injection? Could be carbon build up.
@@gtmachine6134 Good suggestion. I have a POR2 scanner. And yes it’s a DI engine as yours is. If you’d like I can email you my 2 oil analysis reports I’ve done in year and a half I’ve had the car.
I think the better option to work on these cars is from bottom....but again that just makes it difficult to work at home without lift. Definitely crossing this car out of my list 😅
Love your 981 GT4! I’ve got a 982/718 GT4 in racing yellow too. I’m assuming the procedure is the same as yours. The interior pieces look exactly the same in the back area of the car. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Love to see a video for removing the engine cover behind the seats.
Yep should be the exact same. i believe the body is the exact same, they just reshaped a few areas. I plan to remove that cover over the winter when i do the belt.
Cleaning the engine, having to replace anything ontop of the engine. To access the starter or alternator replacement. Install upgraded intake/plenum or throttlebody.
Do you think you could get away without removing the cross bar trim behind the seats? Would the engine cover trim panel pull out from under it and then slide back in for replacement?
You can, but its a real pita to get out the 2 bolts that are semi covered by that part. Its just easier to remove that part then to fight access issues.
It really isn't necessary unless your having issues with the top of the engine (sensors or leaks) If your upgrading components or if you just want to clean the top of the engine off.
Awesome. I don't think I'll ever need to access the engine on mine but really useful to know how to in case I did. Thanks for the video 👍 I assume accessing the air filters is reasonably simple too?
You access the Top of the engine. It helps with o2 sensor replacement, throttle body replacement, cleaning of the engine, starter/ alternator replacement. Any sensor that's ontop of the engine.
Did Porsche really make garages do all that every time they need access to the top of the engine? There’s a video of a guy removing the metal engine cover to see what it sounds like and the only thing he does first is pull away the carpet covering it.
On my generation and the newer 982/718 you have to remove all those components to get it out. I guess If you want to cut the carpet you would only have to remove the 1 panel. Its not terrible to remove all the panels. Just take time.
I removed all the top covers to get access to the top. When i had the intake plenum removed I sat in the trunk and got a hose and some soap and scrubbed the engine. I used tooth brushes, and other bushes you would use for interior cleaning.
@@gtmachine6134 I just talked to my mechanic, he told me that the only cover that needs to open to clean up the radiator fan is the back cover (the cover behind the seats). If you can make a video of that will be great!
@@richardhung3878 I am not sure what exactly your talking about. Are you referring to the fans that bring fresh air into the engine bay, or for the radiators up front where the radiators are?
Yea its complicated but when you don't drive the car all the time you really don't need to get in there. I open it once a year to clean the top of the engine off.
Yes i did, but just around the neighborhood. I removed it all to clean the engine and engine bay when i bought the car and wanted to get the engine hot to dry off before i put everything back together. It was very noise. There is someone who makes a clear cover so you can see the engine and hear it more if you want that look. My wife gets a little mad when its too loud lol.