When did the Porsche 996 GT3 come out?
It might’ve been one of the first water-cooled engines ever to find a home in the back of a road-going 911, but in 1999, it was a proven workhorse.
Do you need to remove transmission on Porsche 996?
Some jobs on the 996 require removal of the transmission, such as replacing the IMS bearing or the clutch. To the beginner, this may seem a bit daunting, but it really isn’t that difficult. The key is to make sure you are well organized, have a good set of tools and set aside plenty of time to do the job.
How to replace the engine mount on a Porsche 911?
( Pelican Technical Article: Porsche 911 Engine Mount Replacement, Pictures 36 and 37) Slowly lower engine and transmission from car. (Pictures 38 and 39) Open the engine decklid and remove the airbox.
How to remove the engine from a Porsche 911 Carrera?
(Pictures 38 and 39) Open the engine decklid and remove the airbox. Begin by loosening the hose clamp holding the boot to the throttle body (green arrow), then squeeze the tabs on the MAF connector to release it (yellow arrow). Now open the two harness holder clips (purple arrows). Remove the oil filler tube from its clip (blue arrow).
What kind of lubrication does a 911 GT3 Cup have?
The 911 GT3 Cup engine is fitted with a dry sump lubrication system. The oil tank is mounted to the engine. An oil/water heat-exchanger is mounted to the engine (production GT3 RS).
Is the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup a production car?
This car is specifically designed for participation in one-make cup competitions. For obvious reasons, measurements referring to bodywork dimensions of the production cars cannot be used as reference. Porsche accepts no guarantee that the vehicle conforms to the regulations.
( Pelican Technical Article: Porsche 911 Engine Mount Replacement, Pictures 36 and 37) Slowly lower engine and transmission from car. (Pictures 38 and 39) Open the engine decklid and remove the airbox.
Some jobs on the 996 require removal of the transmission, such as replacing the IMS bearing or the clutch. To the beginner, this may seem a bit daunting, but it really isn’t that difficult. The key is to make sure you are well organized, have a good set of tools and set aside plenty of time to do the job.