Why does my 996 Turbo not go up and down?
I purchased my 2002 Turbo knowing that the wing did not go up and down as it should. Being an engineer, I thought it must certainly be a rather simple repair. Researching a few popular online 996 Turbo forums, there was quite a bit of advice on how to fix the problems with the hydraulic wing system.
When did Porsche 996 Turbo wing lift system fail?
A few years ago, my Porsche ® 996 Turbo’s hydraulic wing lift system failed… twice… The first failure was before I bought the car. I purchased my 2002 Turbo knowing that the wing did not go up and down as it should. Being an engineer, I thought it must certainly be a rather simple repair.
Are there any mechanical problems with my Porsche 911?
Listed below are Porsche 911 common mechanical problems with their likely resolutions. These are the most frequent 911 problems diagnosed by our repair shops over the years. An accurate diagnosis of an issue by a Porsche mechanic typically saves you time and money – see our guide to local independent Porsche repair shops that can help.
What kind of engine does a Porsche 996 have?
Results from this can be fun – we made 425HP from a 4.0L engine rebuilt from a broken 3.6L – however, you’re going to need a $25K budget to start the project! M96 engines fitted to the 996 and early 997 can have issues with a bearing at one end of the intermediate shaft. The shaft connects the two ends of the engine timing gear.
When did Porsche start making the 997 Turbo?
A hydraulic mechanism was designed, patented and supplied by a German supplier to Porsche in time for the 5 th generation water cooled turbo production start in 2000. This same hydraulic mechanism was used for the Carrera GT wing and again for the 6 th generation 997 Turbo wing.
Are there any problems with the 996 Turbo?
As it turns out, the 4th most popular post on a well-attended 996 Turbo forum, at 55,911 views, is “996 TT rear spoiler problems – Help!” The original idea was to improve upon the factory hydraulic system in my car, but maybe others would benefit from a solution to replace their dysfunctional spoiler mechanisms.
How can I Fix my 996 Turbo wing lift?
Researching a few popular online 996 Turbo forums, there was quite a bit of advice on how to fix the problems with the hydraulic wing system. Step 1 was removing the 3-piece hydraulic mechanism from my Turbo’s back lid and disassembled it on my work bench.
How can I tell if my Porsche 911 has a problem?
An early telltale sign can often be one exhaust tailpipe being more sooty black than the other. The sound of this problem is not a tick like a bad lifter, it’s more a rhythmic knock and usually shows up first on the passenger bank of the flat 6 engines.