On this video we knock out some maintenance items on the Porsche Cayman S. On today’s to-do list we have: the air oil separator, air filter, spark plugs, and an oil change. These are fairly common maintenance items that the average DIY’er and do themselves. Follow along and hopefully this helps you prepare to do the same maintenance on your Porsche Cayman or Cayman S. #porschecayman #porsche #caymans
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Pro tip: get your oil drain pan in place before you pull the drain plug. Get a pan with a big wide opening so it doesnt splash everywhere. Also, just replace the plugs with iridium. Hand tighten the oil filter, only use the tool to remove it. Check your manual for how much oil it takes, dont guess 7.5 or 8 or 9 or 10 qt and use the electronic sensor as a gauge, see how much came out in the first place.
It would so nice if you include all the part numbers of the coils, plugs, metal o-rings, etc in the foot note. Thanks!
Most folks don't have an industrial floor lift, but you can get a hydraulic "easy Lift" for about $1500. It is EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to lift a car with specific lift points (like the four on a Porsche Cayman) using a floor jack to set the car onto jack stands at the lift points. Why? Because a floor jack lifts vertically and horizontally at the same time so you cannot line up the stands straight onto the jack points. Even if you lower the floor jack slowly and continue to re-position your jack stands directly underneath the lift points it still will not sit evenly (up and down) as you lower and the load increases because the floor jack continues to move the vehicle horizontally. Also, when you get one side lifted onto a stand, lifting the other side will make the opposite side jack stand tilt, again because of the horizontal movement all floor jacks have. If you can't afford a hydraulic lift, the solution is to buy four scissor jacks that you position under each lift point and tediously raise each one incrementally so there is no big tilt in any one direction. This works because scissor jacks move vertically without any horizontal movement. This will ensure each lift remains positioned squarely under each lift point. Once they are at the desired heights THEN use jack stands at frame members for safety. Your stands won't be at the lift points, but they won't be under load either, there just in case of an emergency jack failure. No need to risk your life! Now get to work!
You are not a mechanic are you?
Why does everyone's flat six Porsche engine have a heat shield that has to be removed to access the spark plugs but not yours ???
What I don’t understand that why we should involve our self in such difficult repair win the Porsche dealer services are quite cheap for maintenance so I think to avoid major disaster repair in Porsche because it is difficult. I believe it’s better far to take it to the dealer let them do it.
Where did u get the marker lights to change them from Amber to clear
i bought a new AOS and I'm having anxiety about replacing it. its not even smoking yet, my car is almost at 44,000 miles. very cool video!
Nice work. On the AOS front, I suggest that it’s more of a time maintenance item than mileage. It’s a rubber bladder inside. That’s going to deteriorate over time whether the car is driven or not. And with all of the anxiety over exhaust smoke on the 987, this should be one of the first maintenance items to do. Fiddly is how I describe this job. And love the worm clamp. I did the same. Posted on a forum that I did that and was attacked by PCar Nazis. But it’s a good move IMHO.
In addition to the spark plugs, and a bit more pricey, I suggest new coil packs as well. The latest Beru packs are an improved design over what comes stock on the 987.1. Physically larger and beefier. And again, rubber and plastic items can deteriorate over time. I did the coils when I did the plugs; you’re already in there.
On the filter front, also change out the cabin filter while you’re at it. Actually an easier job. Do all of the filters. 😉
Great job on this video. Should be helpful for a lot of people.
Great video. Your a good instructor
Silicone lube on hoses??? NO… Whatever slides on easier slides off easier as well…particularly when/if you don't want it to!