Now that they're over ten years old, how much maintenance works do the second generation of the 997 require? In episode 38 of FGP Prep Book, we explore and answer this question.
Excellent videos and a testament to your professionalism. I would love you guys to give my 997.1 a refresh. Would definitely consider buying one of your cars as well. Don’t lose the passion fellas. 👍
I’ve been on RU-vid since the beginning. I subscribe to like 50 channels, but only have notification on one. Yours. I’ve learned so much from you over the years and it’s an absolute pleasure to see you work, always with a smile! 😊 keep up the good work and I wish you were closer to me…
Brilliant work guys. I bought a 997.2 c4s this year so this has given me a few hints to double check through the paperwork on mine to see when those bits were last inspected. Your videos are a constant demonstration of the passion and energy you have for the Porsche brand and is lovely to see.
Thanks for the video. This has helped me seriously reconsider my decision to buy a 997.2 esp on the points on maintaining the pdk system and changing of spark plugs.
Looking at the spark plugs and heat shields, I'm glad I went with the 996! can change plugs and ignition coils in situ without even moving the backbox!
Excellent video guys! Cheers from an ex pat now living in California. I'm looking to buy a 997.2 Cab in the near future so this video was really helpful.🙂
Great video. Just went thru this on my ‘11 C4S. You didn’t mention the third heat shield over the cat converter, although I saw a used one in your used parts. I dropped the manifold and removed the O2 sensor to change that shield as well. Plug change at the same time. Thought I was missing something taking so much apart, but I see now it was necessary. Keep the videos coming. Canada, eh!
Very much appreciated insight. Basically if one is interested, there is nothing really new, still to see it is a good thing. Also about the spark plugs - I did not know that those are so labour intensive on 997.2 cars. Also I was not aware that the heat shields are similar in terms of work. I always like the closing thoughts driving the customers car for a test drive. If I was in England (and I had a Porsche), you would be my pick to service it. L-I-K-E!
I’ve had a minor hesitation/ running issue on my 996 which through a process of guesswork and starting with the simplest things first turned out to be the coil packs. Looks like a lot more work to change them on the 997.2!
Thanks for your fantastic videos. At 9:26, removal of lower heat shield, is it possible to modify the bolting so that it is not necessary to do all that work to replace coil packs and plugs? Would that leave you enough room, with catalytic converter still mounted, to change the coils and plugs?
Why did you remove a small heat shield bolted directly on the catalic converter and didn't put it back? I have mone missing too, was wondering if it only 3.8 that have those...
Really good insight into the workshop practices. Great work 👏 Only thing is , it looked like you used the preexisting manifold bolts ? Why not upgrade them ? Once out replace them with the stronger bolts available. Workshop is looking fantastic and love the canopy shed area.
@@friendsgreenporsche5234 About 1.02min the courtyard where the Cayenne and three 911 are parked under what looks like la canopy ? Are they unfinished. . You have grown leaps and bounds, , from the days you was just preparing there and now a really good workshop space a nice facilities. Well done , keep up the good work.
Question: I have a 987.2 and was shocked by how many components needed replacing… makes sense that the car has just hit 60k miles. Would you buy a 80k miles car that’s had all the work done or pay significantly more for a lower mile car, and all the associated work?
Have you guys encountered any 997.2 PDKs making a thump or clunk feeling when slowing to a stop? Seems to happen when the gearbox is disengaging first gear and putting itself into neutral right before the car completely stops. Curious if the 12 year service helps in this regard, or if there’s something else I should look into?
We have encountered this and the clutch servicing has remedied it. Usually it’s because there’s a leak and the fluid is low. If run with too little fluid for a sustained period it’s likely to damage the gearbox.
Hi John, It’s unlikely to need the corroded bits (ie the coil pack heat shields and shock absorbers). But the routine maintenance (PDK service & major service interval etc) should be completed. Oil and fluids degrade over time, regardless to mileage. Anyway.. Get it bought!
Wow this is super clean! Im looking to sell my C4S, its all great but the paint front end some clean up of chips etc....whats your thoughts on getting a car resprayed fully before selling? Is it worth it
