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. Only challenge was the top bolt as you’re doing it by feel.
Replaced with Bosch OEM SR0451N / 996 604 107 02 for a quarter of the price of the Porsche branded starter (same exact starter)
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I have an '07 997 GT3 , I bought new, about 25,000 miles , same issue, same motor without turbos. Notice now close the exhaust is to the starter, that heat is what creates the issue. The heat fries the solenoid. MEZGER motor on Turbo, and GT3 is different vs. regular 996,997 starter and install. I am about to order 1 up , seems they are all going about the same time. Thanks for the video! Yours is only video for Mezger motor starter replacement as far as I can find.
Quick question: is it easier to access the starter from below rather than going in from above?
Also, a mechanic on one of the forums commented that the intermittent issue with the starter is a common issue and due to lubrication deterioration. It does not need to be replaced. You can remove it, give it a good lubrication and reinstall it. Might save some money for us diy folks.
Great job Jim!! Hopefully it's very similar if not the same process for my 08 non turbo whenever it decides to stop starting well for me.
Great job ! Would it have been much work to disconnect the drive shaft and improve access?
Very good information brother. Thank you.
These are nothing like to old time starters, I did one on a late 70's Chevy it must have been over 40 pounds.
However there was tons of space to fight with it.
Great content keep the videos coming.
Thanks Jim!
Amazing content the last few weeks from you on the channel
I just ordered this starter
Was having the same intermittent starting issue with my 997.1TT
Jim, good job. When i got my 2007 Turbo in 2018, it had starting problems as well. After driving for a little bit and then stopping and having to start again, it would give problems. It would finally start but a pain. I tried to change it myself but could not get a good torque with the extensions I had. I tried for like an hour and just gave up and took it to my local indy who did it cheap. Glad you were able to do it….nothing like Jay's problems with his engine out stuff but still a tricky job if you have never done it before.
Thanks for the vid. Dang..thought it was normal for the Turbos…Subscribed mate!
I just googled the part number and it tells me, that this starter is for a 996. Is it the same for both?