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►Like many modern European engines, Porsche’s 9A1 engine family in the 991.1 Carreras relies on a mechanical vacuum pump to provide the negative pressure needed for the brake booster and actuation of cooling system components. When it fails, you lose vacuum, triggering cooling system warning codes and creating a very firm brake pedal. Neither is […]

►As with previous water-cooled 911s, reaching the spark plugs and ignition coils on a 991 Carrera can be a bit of a challenge. Regardless, replacing your plugs and coils is a DIY job you can handle at home in the driveway. Porsche recommends a 40,000-mile replacement interval for the spark plugs; the coils are likely […]

►Vintage 911s are full of quirks compared to the many other European cars we love. Its rear-engine positioning is chief among them, making servicing quite a bit different compared to others. Vintage 911s are also increasing in age, and the money of their drivetrains needs significant servicing. Removing the engine and transmission in an air-cooled […]

►Replacing the engine air filter in your Porsche 997 is an important and often overlooked maintenance task. Whether you’re in your engine bay for other routine maintenance or if you notice some of the symptoms of a clogged engine air filter, it shouldn’t be ignored. The engine air filter in your Porsche filters the air […]

►Replacing the engine air filter in your Porsche 997 is an important and often overlooked maintenance task. Whether you’re in your engine bay for other routine maintenance or if you notice some of the symptoms of a clogged engine air filter, it shouldn’t be ignored. The engine air filter in your Porsche filters the air […]

►The alternator on an air-cooled Porsche 911 engine resides inside the engine cooling fan. Its packaging is clever, but it makes replacing your alternator daunting. Luckily, it’s more straightforward than it looks, though you will need a counter-hold tool for the cooling fan. Alternators can last at least 100,000 miles, but in an older car […]

►Old cars have old car issues; many small ones can stem from a weak or lousy ignition system. The air-cooled 911s all use distributors, so you should replace the rotor, cap, spark plugs, and ignition wires. The typical service interval for this is around 30,000 miles, but cars that aren’t driven for extended trips or […]

►After 30+ years and many road miles, there’s a good chance the bushings in your air-cooled 911’s front control arms are toast. Worn bushings will allow for excessive control arm movement, leaving you with a potentially clunky and slightly vague steering feel. You can replace the bushings by disassembling the control arm in the process, […]

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►►An oil cooler is an essential piece for your 911’s engine to operate properly and efficiently. The purpose of the oil cooler is to remove excess heat from the engine’s oil and, without it, temperatures could climb to dangerous levels risking engine damage. In this video, we’re replacing our 996’s oil cooler as a maintenance […]

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Welcome back! Although I have announced and driven my Porsche 911 on the channel now I realised I haven’t actually shown you around yet. So in this video I’ll show you around my 997 Carrera S, talk spec and other bits. The Porsche 911 997 generation has always been my dream car, outside the realm […]

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/porscheclubofamerica?sub_confirmation=1 Visit: https://www.pca.org —————————————– We recently pulled the engine from Vu’s 1999 Porsche 996 Carrera because it was time to replace some chain ramp pads. It was the perfect time to inspect it from all angles with Jake Raby of Flat Six Innovations, who shows us the common failure points of these engines, describes […]

It is possible to install Sport Chrono Package Plus onto a 997.2 or 987.2 as demonstrated in this video, showing a customer requested retrofit onto a 911 Carrera S 6-speed Manual. Find out the process and approximate cost (in the UK). Welcome to Diary of a Porsche Specialist! This is the eighty-third episode in a […]

Is the air cooled Porsche 964 actually worth the huge mark ups in the market? No other Porsche has accelerated in value more the Porsche 911 964, costing much more the new! I try to explain what’s going on here. THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS SUBSCRIBED & LIKED! Much more coming soon! 0:00 Porsche 911 […]

►Porsche 996 911 coilover installation is one of the most impactful changes you can make to the handling of your 996. Even if the shocks and struts on your car are newer, coilovers dramatically change the overall feel and performance of your car. If your shocks and struts are worn out and need replacing anyway, […]

Our 1997 Porsche 993 Carrera Cabriolet had a cracked cooling fan that needed to be replaced before we sold it. So Josh removes the old cooling fan and replaces it with a new one. The entire project only took a few hours and required only simple hand tools, but it does take a bit of […]

►Fuel has to pass through several different places before reaching your injectors or carburetors. It’s not uncommon for it to pick up contaminants along the way, so it’s the fuel filter’s job to ensure those never reach the engine. Replacing the fuel filter is the only way to keep the fuel clean and flowing freely, […]

Before doing this job you need to remove the following parts. Rear Spoiler & Rear bar BMC filter part number for 991.1 FB709/01

My Carrera 3.2L Engine Has a Bad Misfire so it’s time to drop the engine and diagnose what is wrong with it. Always do a PPI on a vehicle to know what you are buying. I’m a sucker for a good deal, so this car came home with me anyway. Now, it’s my job to […]

In this video, we show you how to replace the mufflers on a 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera with OEM Sport Exhaust mufflers as well as the ignition coil packs and spark plugs — because why not do them while you’re in there. In addition to making this 911 have a more sporting sound, it now […]

There’s no question that the Porsche 911 Carrera S is one of the world’s most iconic cars. But is it good enough to replace my beloved BMW M3? In this video, we take a look at the 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera S and see if it could be the car that finally makes me part […]

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