What causes a Porsche 997 engine to misfire?
Nobody likes the sound of a misfiring engine, but it isn’t necessarily a sign of a major problem. The most common reason for misfires in the 997 is a crack in the coil packs due to them being exposed to high temperatures in their location next to the exhaust.
What happens if something goes wrong with a 997 Turbo?
Plus side is if something does go wrong with a turbo, it doesnt take much to reach the level of the premium. You need to add the fact that you are also tied into the network to calculate the overall yearly cost of keeping the car on cover. Ah yes, so I’ve £5K in my “what-if” account!
When to bring a Porsche 997 in for service?
Bringing your car in for service on schedule also allows the trained mechanics to assess if there is anything abnormal going wrong with the car, so you nip problems in the bud. Porsche recommends bringing the car in for service on this schedule: Tires are a large factor of the running costs of these cars.
Is the Porsche 997 a good car to drive?
It looks, sounds, feels, and evokes emotion like a 911. There are few cars that are as pleasurable to drive, and fewer still that can stand up to the abuses of actually being used regularly. Sure, there are some downsides, like cargo space, room for passengers, and cost, which are all real factors that need to be assessed.
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.
Nobody likes the sound of a misfiring engine, but it isn’t necessarily a sign of a major problem. The most common reason for misfires in the 997 is a crack in the coil packs due to them being exposed to high temperatures in their location next to the exhaust.
Bringing your car in for service on schedule also allows the trained mechanics to assess if there is anything abnormal going wrong with the car, so you nip problems in the bud. Porsche recommends bringing the car in for service on this schedule: Tires are a large factor of the running costs of these cars.
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.