Porsche 911 Spark Plug and Coilpack Change DIY. No muffler or Bumper Removal!

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My fellow Automotive Fanatics, I welcome you to my channel for another DIY! Today, we are tackling spark plugs and coilpacks changes on a 2007 Porsche 911 997.1 with the 3.8L motor. Even though our reference vehicle is a 997.1, the process may be applicable for other Porsches such as the 996 and Porsches with the 3.6L motor.
Overall, this is not a difficult task. You DO NOT have to remove the bumper or mufflers as other DIY guides have recommended. You do need some specialized tools though. Here are the tools I would recommend:
- standard mechanic tool set
- E-Torx sockets
- multiple wobble socket extensions
- pivoting rachet
- small 1/4” torque wrench or a small sized 3/8” torque wrench
Torque Specs:
- spark plugs @ 22ft/lbs
- coilpack retaining bolts @ 7.5ft/lbs
- heatshield @ 7.5ft/lbs
NO DOT use anti seize per newest Porsche SB notice
Install time: 4-6hrs.
Timeline of DIY:
0:07 - intro to this DIY
3:07 - removal of LEFT forward most coilpack
5:51 - removal of LEFT forward most spark plug
6:25 - removal of LEFT middle coilpack
8:40 - removal of LEFT REAR coilpack bolts
9:12 - how to unclip LEFT REAR coilpack clip
10:01 - removal of LEFT REAR coilpack
10:38 - removal of LEFT REAR spark plug
11:39 - completed left side discussion and tips
15:41 - RIGHT side spark plugs and coilpack removal
15:45 - removal of RIGHT REAR coilpack bolt & clip
16:39 - tip on how to remove RIGHT REAR coilpack
17:08 - tip on how to tighten coilpack bolt
17:38 - completed right side discussion, tips, and final comments
If you guys have any questions, please post below and I will do my best to help out. As always, thank you for watching and supporting my channel! Until the next time, this is Peter, The Automotive Fanatic!
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@jays2231 Месяц назад

This video saves a lot of frustration and time. I bought a e-torx wrench for the new bolts based on the tips in the video. It made the job so easy.. Thank you!

@TheAutomotiveFanatic Месяц назад

I am glad you found the video helpful! Cheers!

@scottp740 7 месяцев назад

Awesome DIY! Thanks for all the effort to film and share your experience!

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching and the support!

@yorbalindason 3 года назад

I did this and completely agree - no removal of wheels, bumper or muffler. I saw the solution elsewhere and followed it.

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 3 года назад

100% DIYable! Great job Paul.

@tonychan4526 7 месяцев назад

Great instructional video. I suggest playing at 2x speed.

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 7 месяцев назад

I have a tendency to speak too much. LOL

@tonychan4526 7 месяцев назад

it's all good pal, i just speak too fast!!!@@TheAutomotiveFanatic

@apknuautoservice81 3 года назад

REALLY WISH YOU COULD SHOW MORE ABOUT THE REAR PLUG CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY. GOT IT OUT WITH A LONG SCREWDRIVER BUT IN IS VERY VERY DIFFICULT...

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 3 года назад

The next time I change a set, I will film and editing into this video.

@DeltaCharlie27 3 года назад

Thanks, Peter! Really appreciate your clear description AND list of tools - nothing worse than starting something and realizing you don't have that one tool to do the job. I might give this a try on my C4. If I do you'll be right next to me on the iPad :)

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 3 года назад

D C, thanks for watching and happy the video will be of service to you. It's truly not that difficult, just take your time. If you need to, have someone with small hands get in those tight spaces. LOL

@ranchwagon66 3 года назад

Great video , I might try this to save some money.

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 3 года назад

ranchwagon66, you can totally do it!

@solemods5991 3 года назад

Great video as always Peter! One of my coils started playing up today and when the car is under load - I've just ordered new coils and spark plugs today. My friend is a mechanic so he'll be getting the job as will only take him an hour 👍

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 3 года назад

Depending on cost, try it yourself Martin! It's really not tough at all.

@byku-oe7wr Год назад

Quick question. What is the component next to the ignition coil?

@TheAutomotiveFanatic Год назад

I simply do not know.

@byku-oe7wr Год назад

@@TheAutomotiveFanatic thanks anyways. Whatever it could be mine is covered in oil

@MartynStanleyAuthor 4 года назад

How long did it take you to do all 6 ?

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 4 года назад

Martyn, if you subtract the amount of time I took to film, I would say the job took me roughly 4-4.5hrs.

@MartynStanleyAuthor 4 года назад

@@TheAutomotiveFanatic Thanks! I don't think I need to do this on mine yet, but it's a job I'd like to tackle when it arises.

@gopherbar Месяц назад

excellent video, i will try and do mine this weekend thanks so much for taking the time to film.

@TheAutomotiveFanatic Месяц назад

Take your time to perform this DIY.

@BellaRocko 2 года назад

Wow! What a task just for spark plugs/coils! Definitely not a job for someone with large hands. Good job! You couldn't have made it more clear or straight forward. Excellent video! Thanks for sharing!

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 2 года назад

Thanks for watching BellaRocko. I have heard that people with larger hands are still able to change the plugs. Good luck, give it a try.

@toddsutton1559 2 года назад

Thanks, Peter. I replaced the first spark plug on my 996.2 3.6L, but was sure I couldn’t continue without removing the exhaust. Watched your video, bought a swivel head 3/8” ratchet, and finished the job. Great video, including your “pro tips”!

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 2 года назад

Todd, glad my video was of some use to you. Thanks for watching and the support!

@K1dPhresh1 9 месяцев назад

Great video. I’m probably going to end up trying to take my mufflers off. I tried it before when I did my water pump and thermostat (didn’t need to so I left them on). But I have bigger hands and I’m low on patience 😂. I’ll definitely get the swivel head ratchet. What drive did you use? 1/4 I assume?

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 9 месяцев назад

Yes, larger hands might have issues getting into the smaller areas. For the drives, I used a combination of 1/1" and 3/8" drives. Good luck, it's totally DIYable.

@K1dPhresh1 9 месяцев назад

@@TheAutomotiveFanatic I’m definitely DIYing it, it’s just a matter of with mufflers or without. Also a good time to check on the state of my cylinders, but from the top this time.

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 9 месяцев назад

@@K1dPhresh1 Sounds like a good holiday project. LOL.

@K1dPhresh1 9 месяцев назад

@@TheAutomotiveFanaticyes sir! Hopefully time permits.

@taxmantaxman9105 3 года назад

Thank you very much for your outstanding videos. I greatly appreciate all the effort that you put forth. I have subscribed. Keep up the great work.

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 3 года назад

Thank you for watching and the support of my channel TAXMAN Squared!

@drakekason3928 3 года назад

instaBlaster...

@The1miz Год назад

I just watched your video today I am going to try this on my 2008 911 cabriolet as my car is out of warranty I have done a lot of work on it my self I've done the oil separator front and left radiator I am going to give this a try to many misleading videos telling people you have to remove mufflers I will try this im sure I can do it and I will be a subscriber your video was straight forward

@TheAutomotiveFanatic Год назад

I have completed this project more than once. It's totally doable without removing the bumper IF: - your hands are not huge - you have the right tools - you are patient

@lmr7083 3 года назад

2006 997.1 C2S. All you DYI-selfers Do yourself a favor: Remove the bumper, mufflers and muffler heat shield. The coil pack bolts on the rear ( 1 and 4 ) are very difficult to reach with normal torx sockets. I had a single bar t40 torx that is 1 inch long. I could not remover the most rear bolt with normal torx sockets, the muffler frame is in the way. Removal of bumper, heat shield and muffler: 1 hour. It saves 2 and 1/2 hours Good luck. Make sure you have a good variety of tools.

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 3 года назад

L MR, thanks for your input and feedback. Since you have a C2S and I performed this plug/coilpack change on a widebody C4S, I *may* have slightly more room. Unfortunately, I cannot confirm. However, in my researches prior to the change, I read that other 997 DIYers were able to perform the service without removing the muffler or bumper.

@dwarfyh32 2 года назад

The passenger side was easy for me until it came to connecting the plug onto the coil pack. There was no free length on the plug and ended up having to use 2 long screwdrivers like chopsticks to tease it back in then I could get my hand to it to push it home

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 2 года назад

It's been some time, but I believe a couple of the plugs proved to be tough as well.

@jayi836 4 года назад

Nice work on the coils and plugs Great content 👍

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 4 года назад

Thanks a ton Jay! I

@litobulanadi4425 3 года назад

Thank you, great info. The use of 8mm really help alot, but I went further and use an 8mm ratcheting box end wrench. It was easy for me hence I have a muffler delete thanks again. .

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 3 года назад

Hey Lito, thanks for watching and the support! I will catch you at a PCLUB event soon.

@cayman9873 3 года назад

Thanks. Trying to buy a manual 997.. cheapest in the us after used car prices cool down

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 3 года назад

Pricing on used Porsches and other exotics are insane right now.

@ShooterTigre 4 года назад

Nicely done - glad I found your channel 👍

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 4 года назад

Thanks for watching the video and your support Mike! I will continue to add additional 911 DIYs as long as my pocket book and afford it!

@loveorhateporsche9114 3 года назад

And for those that get a error for the misfire of cylinders on one side, if you need to change the variocam solenoid, that is in the video as well next to the coil pack, in the beginning of the video. Easy change out as well.

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 3 года назад

Hey, thanks a ton for your input! This may come in hand for myself and others.

@robertjay1179 3 года назад

I am curious about them saying that you need to use a torque wrench to tighten down the plugs but notice that you did not do this??

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 3 года назад

Hi Robert, you are 100% correct! The plugs do need to be torqued down as I did not show that process. I highly recommend grabbing a smaller 1/4" torque wrench and tightening to: 32 N-m (24 ft-lbs) for a new plug and 25 N-m (19 ft-lbs) for re-installed plugs.

@jaketherake71 4 месяца назад

Question: were the upgraded Beru coils worth it?

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 4 месяца назад

100%, I never had any misfires or issues what so ever.

@jaketherake71 4 месяца назад

@@TheAutomotiveFanatic Thanks, Porsche recommends 5 of the new Beru with 1 of the old to avoid clearance issues. Does this make sense to you?

@jaketherake71 4 месяца назад

@@TheAutomotiveFanatic I forgot to mention I have a 997.2, a 2011 Carrera

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 4 месяца назад

@@jaketherake71 Absolutely not. In my research, I have not heard of Porsche wanting to replace only 5.

@jaketherake71 4 месяца назад

@@TheAutomotiveFanatic ok, I think it was Pelican parts recommendation to 997.2 owners.

@kevinnally6770 3 года назад

I have a 06 997.1 can’t find the proper gap for the plugs

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 3 года назад

This will depend on whether you have the 3.6L or the 3.8L. I have seen people gap between .026-.032.

@ticao3777 2 года назад

Thank you Sir for sharing the video !!! Made our jobs easier !. Have a great day .

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 2 года назад

Thank you for watching and the support! Glad the video was of use to you.

@jasonwalsh9211 3 года назад

Some good tips there, thanks for sharing 👍🏼....did you have to remove the heatsheilds ?

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 3 года назад

Jason, the heatshields did not have to be removed.

@dannysilejay 2 года назад

Great Job Peter! You make it look so easy with so much Patients. Good Job!!!

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 2 года назад

Thanks for watching and the support!

@banburylitho4068 3 года назад

Which model 911 are you working on?

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 3 года назад

Banbury, this was performed on a 2007 911 997 C4S with the 3.8L motor.

@lmr7083 3 года назад

Without removing the muffler it would be extremely difficult to impossible to use a torque wrench on the plugs ( 22 ft/lbs or the coil bolts ( 8 ft/lbs

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 3 года назад

You're correct. That is why I ended up having to purchase a small 1/4" torque wrench. Unfortunately, it did not arrive in time for this video.

@AliFazel 3 года назад

@@TheAutomotiveFanatic I just started having a couple misfires tonight, so your video is the first I've watched. The exhaust is pretty simple to remove, so would you say it's worth it to do so, or it won't really make it easier?

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 3 года назад

@@AliFazel give it a try on one side to see how well your hands/tools fit with the exhaust in place. If it seems too difficult, remove the muffler. I have detailed the video pretty well to show that you CAN complete the task without removing the muffler.

@fredym.3728 4 года назад

Great video! So do the Beru coil packs come with the new bolts? I noticed you took off the torx 40 bolts but you put back in a different bolt.

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 4 года назад

Hey Fredy, thanks for watching! Yes, the new coil packs come with the correct bolts.

@fredym.3728 4 года назад

Cool. I’m debating on whether or not to do it myself. Labor is around $300 at indy shops near me which is well worth it. But I like the feeling of DIY and getting to know the car. This will be helpful if I attempt it. Thanks again.

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 4 года назад

@@fredym.3728, you should really DIY it! Like you said, there's no better satisfaction knowing that you performed the work RIGHT and getting to know your PCar more intimately.

@christophersalaises920 3 года назад

Very informative video thank you so much!

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 3 года назад

Thank you for watching and the support!

@sumone6213 3 года назад

How hard is it to remove #6?

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 3 года назад

It's tedious, but removable if you have the correct tools and small hands.

@dmeh9836 2 года назад

Did you remove the muffler?

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 2 года назад

No, the muffler was not removed.

@Elko-pg9dk 2 года назад

nice video very well done

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 2 года назад

Thank you for watching and the support!

@hasseberglund8723 4 года назад

Great Video and tutorial.....thanks!!

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 4 года назад

Thanks for watching and the support!

@joeyleclair3213 4 года назад

Will you please make a short video on how to relearn the Haldex pump with OBD 11 I’m gonna do my this week and don’t know how to relearn it

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 4 года назад

Joey, unfortunately I do not use OBD11. If you're local to SoCal, I am happen to help you.

@joeyleclair3213 4 года назад

The Automotive Fanatic yea in VT. Thank you for reaching out though. You are the only RU-vidr who answers any of my questions. I value that a lot. Keep up the good work.

@joeyleclair3213 4 года назад

It’s official. I can not find anywhere on how to relearn pump with OBDeleven

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 4 года назад

@@joeyleclair3213, have you tried Carista?

@joeyleclair3213 4 года назад

The Automotive Fanatic I’m not sure What that is I did the change today now I’m stuck until I can figure out how to relearn the pump