Braunton Engineering run across the 996 911 on a regular footing with routine servicing and general age and habiliment related repairs. With time nearly 996'south need the replacement of Ac condensers, radiators, frazzle flange bolt & clamps replacement (Braunton fit stainless fasteners as replacements), ignition coil pack & spark plug replacement, lower wishbone and iv wheel alignment - as mileage and age dictate.

The Devon Specialist's 996 service is to the manufactory service schedule with the mechanic following the check sheet service schedule of visual inspections, alter of the relevant serviceable parts/fluids and diagnostic interrogation to check for whatever fault codes which may have been stored in the on board computer. When the 996 is upwards on the elevator, the primal running gear, intermission components and chassis tin be inspected to ensure they are fit for purpose.

When the engine oil is drained, the old oil is and then inspected for particles. This is an authentic style of checking to ensure good engine health if the old oil has been circulating through the engine for thousands of miles, as whatever vesture can be seen every bit metallic, shiny particles suspended in the oil. The oil filter is and then put in a transparent canister with some petrol and shaken, This releases any particles from the sometime filter and if they are present, they can exist seen at the bottom of the inspection canister. This erstwhile oil assay is a key office of Braunton Engineering'south specialist Porsche service and offers a clear film of the health of an engine. Early warning of whatever engine habiliment, ims begetting issues, bore scoring can exist seen with this elementary test at each of Braunton's 996 911 service.

The Carrera 2 and Carrera 4 models represent a great sports auto at today'due south prices, but buyers should engage a specialist for a pre purchase inspection for peace of listen. The factory schedule dictates a small-scale service every two years and a major service every iv years (regardless of mileage). Notwithstanding, as these vehicles are now over ten years old, and most take many thousands of miles on the clock, an annual service is highly recommended if the vehicle is used for over 3000 miles per annum.

A brake fluid change is recommended every two years - this is an important schedule to stick to as the fluid is hygroscopic (absorbs water), the change of fluid every two years benefits the vehicle not only by the new fluid, but also allows each caliper nipple to be exercised in its thread - preventing the nipple from corroding in.

Common work for the 996 Carrera: Ignition coil pack failure leading to engine misfire with 'cheque engine' light displayed on dash – stock-still past periodic replacement at service inspection. Air workout compressor noise from the loss of refrigerant gas – leak from the condensers. These are commonly damaged with the bear on from route debris and/or corrosion from salt and clay over fourth dimension, together with the constant heat cycles. Recharge of air conditioning system at service interval.

Owners experience tyre replacement at routine intervals due to wear or adverse, uneven wear. Uneven tyre wear can be attributed to poor wheel alignment and or worn interruption components. The almost replaced intermission components are the lower wishbones (coffin arms). Track control arm tin can require replacement due to excessive movement, caused from perishing and wear in the arm's bush. Check and adjust of the four wheel alignment geometry to the manufactory settings, recommended by OPC every two years.

Tiptronic gearbox cooling pipes corrosion requiring replacement before gear oil leak and gearbox mistake. 996 Turbo feel wastegate actuator rod corrosion which affects turbo operation and the exhaust heat shields suffer from corrosion. The Exhaust lambda oxygen sensors fail with fourth dimension - this fault leads to 'cheque engine' being lit on dash.

M96 Engine; intermediate shaft bearing failure or cylinder bore score – Request an engine oil alter with oil and oil filter analysis to check for m.96 & one thousand.97 engine health - an engine in poor wellness will display signs of metallic particles in the oil, and within the oil filter. M96/M97 engine wearable, excessive oil consumption, smoke from frazzle and engine damage with scored cylinder bores requiring engine strip down and rebuild. Check exhaust tips to ensure both are the same colour - a tell tale sign of one exhaust tip existence slightly darker tin indicate oil being burnt in the combustion cylinder on one engine bank.

996 gearbox mounting bush - with time and wear the frontwards mounting bush-league in the 96/97 gearbox deteriorates and develops move. This excessive motility from the worn bush will have a negative effect on the cars handling in the corner – with a very worn bush this excessive movement tin can be felt by a sudden shift in the auto's residuum in the corner, being the gearbox literally shifting location slightly.

Replacing the bush on a 996/997 is a task for a specialist every bit the bush requires pressing out of the gearbox for the replacement bush to exist pressed in.