Car Fix DIY Videos

Is your Porsche Sports Exhaust PSE as loud as you remember, or maybe you had a coolant warning light recently? if there is no sign of coolant leak then you need to watch this video! In this episode of the Porsche maintenance series, we explain how the PSE operates, what can go wrong with it […]

This video demonstrates how to replace a cabin air filter on a Porsche Boxster. This video uses a first generation (1994-2004) model. The process should very similar if not identical to a second generation model. Check out the Official RTCG website! http://rtcg.tv Support the channel and get a cool t-shirt: https://represent.com/store/ry-the-car-guy ***As an Amazon Associate […]

In this video, you’ll learn how to change out the fuel filter in your Porsche Boxster 986. This job requires just a 10mm wrench, and an hour or so of time to complete. New filters are around $40. BUY YOUR FUEL FILTER HERE: https://amzn.to/2CC5nlZ  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brianminson

My Porsche Won’t Start, this is a video on How To Fix a Porsche Boxster 986 or a Porsche Carrera 911 996 that has a Starting Issue caused by the immobilizer under the driver’s seat. Porsche 911 996 or Boxster 986 987 or Won’t Start – This is the problem and how to get it […]

Part 2 of my K27-7200 upgrade; a more-or-less bolt on modification for the Porsche 911/930 turbo. The new turbo promises earlier boost onset and more power!

In this video we go through everything you need to remove the front and rear seats as well as the front seat belts from a 911. We then go back through an install some new red seatbelts that I bought from #MaxspeedMotorsports. You send in your removed OEM seat belts, they replace the webbing and […]

The oil fill pipe on the Porsche 996 engine has a tendency to crack and break after 20 years. It will cause the engine to run poorly since it is a sealed system. Replacement is not too terribly difficult. We made this video at BreitWerks so you can see what is involved in the process […]

Project 36 from the 101 Projects for your Porsche Boxster book. If you want to buy an “I AM THE WARRANTY” shirt OR if this saved you a good deal of time and/or money and want to buy me a coffee or a beer, you can do those things right here: https://ko-fi.com/helpmediy Today I replaced […]

This segment covers reassembling the internal components with new repair parts. Ravenol Direct UK link: https://www.ravenol-direct.uk/index/ref/www.spectroracing.com/ Search “DTF-1” for the recommended fluid. http://www.awd.tech for the repair parts (no affiliation) Check out the Porsche Cayenne Support group on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1628490004068635/ Visit Our Sponsors/Partners at Tire Rack: https://bit.ly/SR-TIRE-RACK Primal Racing School: https://primal.racing/ Track Day Tire: http://trackdaytire.com/ GridLife: […]

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https://www.teamdiyonline.com/ In this episode I walk you through how to DIY upgrade any Porsche 996 ignition coils to a newer better version from the 997. This same process works for the newer 997 as well as the Boxster, turbos, ect. Link for spark plugs: https://amzn.to/31jCrcx Affiliates:

This week my Porsche 911 Door Jambs get lots of attention so that when they are painted they look somewhat decent. My door jambs were dented, the number plate looked bad, the door stop brackets were bent over and there is rust in the lower seal channel. Fun surprises! Below is a table of contents […]

Today I talk through a couple repairs I did this weekend after only 500 miles of ownership. The BUDGET Cayenne S needed some simple fixes. Saved myself $2200 over dealer services..

Today we learn how to install & replace Porsche 911 912 rear spring plate bushings, plus how to remove torsion bars and set the ride height adjustment with spring plate as we suspension revive a classic air-cooled Porsche 911 912. This video covers how to change the ride height of your Porsche 911 and how […]

In this video I show what steps I took in order to replace the engine torque arm in my 2005 Cayenne Turbo. My engine torque arm has been bad for sometime and I finally decided to replace it. If you feel an abnormal amount of engine vibration your torque arm could be bad. I was […]

This video is an overview of what to look for when diagnosing a broken transmission mount and the installation of urethane transmission mounts into the OEM Porsche transmission mount carrier. This is an economical upgrade that’s cheaper than replacing the OEM mount !

Is your 996 blowing coolant smoke out of the vents? Do you have an oily foggy mess on the inside of your windshield? Do you smell that sweet burning coolant smell? If so, it’s an easy and cheap DIY fix! Here’s how to do it. When you’re done…. to bleed the air out, open your […]

Project 10 from the 101 Projects for your Porsche Boxster book. If you want to buy an “I AM THE WARRANTY” shirt OR if this saved you a good deal of time and/or money and want to buy me a coffee or a beer, you can do those things right here: https://ko-fi.com/helpmediy Today I replaced […]

Project 91 from the 101 Projects for your Porsche Boxster book. If you want to buy an “I AM THE WARRANTY” shirt OR if this saved you a good deal of time and/or money and want to buy me a coffee or a beer, you can do those things right here: https://ko-fi.com/helpmediy Today I installed […]

In this video I replace Porsche 911 912 front sturts with new replacement KONI inserts in my 1967 Porsche 912 Project Car. This is a classic Porsche DIY Project. This video covers Porsche 911 912 from 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 Long hood short wheelbase cars. I go through the steps to remove your old […]

I’ll show you how to replace the clutch, flywheel, and pressure plate on an aircooled Porsche 911. I’m upgrading to a lightweight aluminum pressure plate with a Power Clutch kit from Sachs (3000 961 101). This kit will remove about 4lbs of rotational mass from your engine/clutch assembly, and not only is the pressure plate […]

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*** NEW! http://rennch.com/store is OPEN! *** Support the channel if you like the build, and swag yourself out! About this vid: Watch Part I – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x19CyCxB5nw In this Porsche Restoration video, I vinyl wrap my newly repaired dashboard. The Porsche 911 dashboard is made of metal, foam, and vinyl, so it’s a pretty easy DIY […]

The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is one of the most powerful consumer SUVs on the market, but because of its specialised manufacturing methods, repairing and maintaining the car can be very expensive. Ant shows us what some of the most common issues with this sporty 4×4 are and how to fix them cheaply and efficiently. […]

DIY for installing the factory Porsche 997.1 Aero kit bumper and cleaning the radiators for the 2005-2008 911. The aero bumper is very similar to the GT3 bumper; however, it doesn’t have the vent on top for the third radiator. The aero bumper and lip dramatically improve the looks of the 997 and make the […]

The air conditioning in my 1998 Porsche 911/996 had stopped working. The condensers were over 20 years old and corroded so this video shows how to remove and replace them with new units. In the video I sometimes refer to air con radiators which are the condensers. The setup of the Porsche 996 is the […]

My starter still works but is starting to have intermittent issue. It would sometimes crank for a couple of seconds and stop. I then have to turn the key off and on and re-start. It’s also sometimes a bit sluggish. The replacement starter is so much faster now. Relatively easy DIY on manual trans 997.1. […]

How to fix your AC in your Porsche, how to keep your cool in a Porsche Boxster 986 ac recharge or Carrera 911 996. For about $30 you can get the air conditioning in your Porsche damn near ICE COLD. This is one of the easiest DIY Porsche jobs you can do to your Porsche […]

In this video I show you how to replace a leaky steering boot and tie rod end on my 2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo. My local dealer wanted over $600 to do this job and I was able to do it for less than $100. If you have a VW Touareg or Audi Q7 this video […]

If this saved you a good deal of time and/or money and want to buy me a coffee or a beer, you can right here: https://ko-fi.com/helpmediy Project 33: from the 101 Projects for your Porsche Boxster book I got the dreaded coolant tank leak in my 1998 Porsche Boxster 986. Went ahead and changed it […]

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In this video I show you how to install a set of new air filters on a Porsche Cayenne Turbo (955). You will need a set of torx bits and a flat head screw driver to complete the job. This DIY project is somewhat time consuming but very do-able. Don’t forget to check out my […]

In this video I install a new set of LED taillights for Blackie (Porsche Cayenne) because someone backed into a trash can (wasn’t me). All of my Cayenne DIY videos can be found here: http://bit.ly/2NvBE1n All the parts and tools I used can be found below: LED Taillights: https://amzn.to/33ZZKtv Tinted LED Taillights: https://amzn.to/2FqufyB Pick tools: […]