Car Fix DIY Videos

I bought a 3.4 Porsche Boxster S from auction and it unfortuantely had bore score! It’s been a little while, but it’s finally time to get the replacement engine in. In this video I assemble the new engine, put a new clutch on and then get the gearbox connected. Next job is to somehow raise […]

Hello Molecules, I wanted to figure out what is making these Porsche engines fail so spectacularly, so Charles Navarro at @lnengineeringllc reveals the truth. #porsche #projectcar #automotive #mechanic #cars

►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 […]

This is a how-to for replacing the starter motor in your 986 or 987 Boxster / Cayman. However, the symptoms of starter failure still apply to 996 and 997 cars! Does your Porsche need some work?? Water-Cooled Restoration is here to help!! Shoot me an email at Info@WaterCooledRestoration.com and we can start making a plan […]

In this video, we’ll show you how we restored this Porsche GT3 RS to its original condition and shine. В этом видео мы покажем как мы вернули первоначальный вид и блеск этому Porsche GT3 RS. #porsche #bodyrepair #shorts

Here’s what happens when the magnesium cam gear cover fails on a 16-valve Porsche 944S/S2. These covers tend to swell and crack with age they’re exposed to humidity and repetitive heat cycles, resulting in broken mounting bosses and misalignment issues that can affect ignition response.

It’s been a couple of weeks since I confirmed that the lovely malachite green 987 Boxster S I bought from auction has bore score. There are a number of options open to me and I’ve decided in the short term to buy a replacement 3.4 engine. These are not cheap because so many suffer from […]

Welp.. After rebuilding far too many Porsche 911’s it was time to find ourselves a matching daily driver at the salvage auction! I settled on a 2018 Macan GTS with a CRAZY options list, a $96,000 MSRP, finished in a sick paint to sample color called black grey! I was able to buy it for […]

You take your Porsche in for something simple… and somehow leave with a recommended service estimate that looks completely unreasonable. In this video, I walk through an easy Porsche DIY maintenance job that dealerships commonly charge hundreds for — even though it can be completed in less than an hour at home with basic tools. […]

We’re tacking a bunch of the small and tedious jobs on our 986 Boxster that we’ve converted to a 992 Porsche GT3 RS using 3d printed panels. Polt Designs Channel – https://youtube.com/@poltdesigns?si=GhSU0M4q2Wo–jY4 Get your Bambu Lab 3d printers HERE: https://tidd.ly/48HMjPB Get 15% off Turbosmart gear using code ‘ML5’ HERE: https://bit.ly/tiper-itsmikelake-turbosmart Buy the printing files HERE: […]

Old cars rarely tell you clearly whether your work actually helped — until something goes wrong. So in this episode, I build a simple handheld diagnostic tool for my Porsche 964 to finally listen to what the DME has to say. Using a few LEDs and resistors and some very old forum knowledge, I first […]

Dead battery and can’t open the frunk on your Porsche? The button won’t work because it’s electric—and the battery is under the frunk. Use the positive terminal in the interior fuse panel to hook up a jump box. This powers the frunk release—not the whole car. Once it pops open, you can access the battery […]

►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 […]

Is the plastic trim on your Porsche 997 or 987 scratched, peeling, or sticky? In this video, I’ll show you how to make them look brand new using Color Bond LVP plastic refinisher. Link to products below: Plastic Scrapper Tool: https://amzn.to/4g3cktS 3M Fine Grit Sandpaper: https://amzn.to/3CIeWPq Masking Tape: https://amzn.to/3CIeWPq Color Bond LVP Refinisher (OE-Matched for […]

Update your Porsche crest with this new Turbonite one. I really like the monotone look for my already 50 Shades of Grey 911. A great piece that makes it just a little different from the other ones in a not so massive way. #porsche #911 #porsche911 #cars #mods #carmods #automobile #vehicle

My original subframe was corroded and had several holes (due to the corrosion). Since this is a structural component, I decided to replace it before it fails. Stay tuned. Full video coming out soon (in parts).

Here’s what will happen when the incorrect water pump parts are installed on a Porsche 968.

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