Porsche 996 911 Spark Plug & Ignition Coil Replacement DIY (1999-2005 Porsche Carrera)

[@boffam00]

As someone who has done this exact job, I can say some things. (1) This is the BEST video on this procedure out there. BAR NONE. (2) It must be a lot easier to do on a lift than lying on my back on my garage floor. (3) Be aware that the camera can see things that your eyes can’t, like the Allen head bolts on the rearmost cylinders and the rear heat shield bolts. Taking those out and putting them in, respectively, by feel was a nightmare. For sure the E10 bolts will make this easier next time. Curse you Michael Hidalgo for making it look so easy! (4) If you don’t have the fancy-pants socket tools or just aren’t quite as dexterous as Mr. Hidalgo, then consider removing the mufflers for easier access.

[@fcpeuro]

Good first hand experience notes boffam00 , appreciate the insight!

[@Qewlie]

Does removing muffler + bumper make this easier?

[@koollee]

James Q .. Obviously, but i think ill take my chances by removing the rear wheels. I dont have a lift so ill be on the ground.

[@stephenc6185]

guess I will be looking for a video on removing the muffler... I tried as Mr. Hidalgo instructed, not enough access for me. thank you boffam00 for the confirmation.

[@914Ed]

Mike....I don't know how many times I've watched this video to give me the courage to attempt this job myself in my garage. I ordered all my parts from FCP Euro but I still need to find a few more tools that you showed to make this job easier. Thanks for these videos!!!

[@greggsnyder9639]

Wow! Seriously, I love watching your videos. You are an excellent mechanic and instructor. Also want to give the producer kudos. Lighting, sound and pop ups through out the vid are very professional. Huge fan here.

[@freakadore]

Nice video! Thanks for all the 996 content!

[@carolusrex8178]

Thank you so much for putting out these videos, allowing 996 owners with some mechanical skills to try their hand at maintenance. Working on and with a car is part of the experience of owning it, and this helps so much! Thanks again

[@fredbergeron7997]

Thanks for the awesome video. One thing I did was to remove the rear wheels and the mufflers which is easy to do and this makes getting to the coils and spark plugs 10 times easier. I did it on the floor in the garage without a lift since the spark plugs are just behind the mufflers. Bonus: Perfect time for a muffler bypass pipe!

[@Gelster]

Joining the list of "Good People" following your videos!

[@tonychan4526]

Excellent step by step instruction and good camera work.

[@scruffygit771]

Exceptional video for the technical content, the tips, the production and your presenting abilities. Just as a tip for anyone caught short of an e10 spanner whilst changing the coil as I did and not wanting to delay the job by ordering one, I got away with a normal 8mm open ended spanner. It was a snug fit and worked a treat, not ideal but got me out of a hole.

[@Caplax40]

I know if doesn't need to be done, but on my 996.2 Targa, I removed the bumper and mufflers for better access to the spark plugs. I do not have a lift and this allowed me to sit eye level with the spark plugs, which aided in changing them out. Plus, with the mufflers off, it gave an excuse to have the Gundo hack done on them. :) Great video, keep the 996 content coming!

[@patricklarouche9164]

Wow. Awesome video. Thank you. I have change my spark plug and ignition coil on my 997. 😊

[@koollee]

Patrick Larouche.. Did u have the remove the bumper and, or mufflers.. or only the rear wheels?

[@wokeybrokey8006]

mike you need a t-shirt with "without further ado" and "my good people" "first things first" "bam baby"...I've created your merchandise plan! seriously, love your vids 🙂

[@fcpeuro]

Haha, hired!!

[@raymondsoler5245]

Best tuneup video ever!!!

[@jaroslavkucera4138]

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[@koollee]

U r a True professional my man. Really appreciate this video. Gave u a Like.

[@matthewmoser2090]

Dude nice meeting you today. Picked up o2 sensors for my e90. Keep up the good work man.

[@ScottHunt-r1s]

Loved this video and --having watched it a dozen times before i took on the job--it was just as described. the best tip was the purchase of a racheting torx wrench, used it to install 4 of the six coils and just as easy as a socket. But the spacers on the heat shield in the kit seem way too short; i'll need to get slightly longer ones.

[@christopherlansing7387]

Amazing detail. Thank you for proper videos

[@alexfrancis2611]

Extremely helpful video which helped me complete the job on my own car. Thanks !

[@DonziGT230]

Having a cordless ratchet was a huge blessing when I did mine.

[@garyvanremortel5218]

A good tip you showed, but didn't comment on, is to turn the spark plug counterclockwise first to find the thread start.

[@fcpeuro]

We should have called that one out Gary!

[@koollee]

Turn clockwise to install plugs.

[@michaelbender1226]

Great video, my good Michael. Thanks..

[@JohnKaufmann]

Dudes the best!

[@fcpeuro]

...and he's a mean cook and mixologist on top of all this! A man of many talents.

[@bicycle697]

Thank you so much!!!!!

[@logicreversed18t]

@6:03 you had me. I don't even want to admit it, but it was hilarious. Must've been the BMW hoodie . . .

[@wildbillcarroll]

Excellent thanks!

[@jaiDream]

Good information

[@fcpeuro]

Thanks Jai glad you found it informative

[@80a7x]

nice vid!! I am dreading how much Porsche would charge for this job XO

[@paulrose6359]

I found that the left side (number 1) plug and coil were much less of a hassle to do when you remove the rear bumper and muffler.

[@koollee]

Paul Rose .. Did u remove the wheels and try it that way first

[@kelseymcdonnell6376]

10/10

[@Secn00b911]

Can you make a video about replacing the cam solenoids on a 997?

[@fcpeuro]

👍

[@flmeade]

The heat shields don't seem to fit on the larger coils. Should I leave them off or do something else. FYI if you use a 3/8 to 1/4 adapter it's a lot easier to get at the plugs no universals needed.

[@chrisshands8157]

Hey Mike, thanks for another great presentation, is the coil and spark plug replacement on a 997.2 any different, or have you already covered this?

[@Rush_Subdivisions]

Love all these videos! I bought the plug/coil set for my 2004 4S from FCP (buy all my maintenance parts from them) and I have not see any mention in this video or otherwise of the plug gap. Is it pre-set in the box? Thank you [my people]....

[@fcpeuro]

Hi John, great question! These come pre-gapped ready for install.

[@ideabrickworks9043]

Question…normally I would use some never-seise on threads of the plug. Recommend or not?

[@jeffreylindley845]

No anti seize?

[@vaderundershorts]

Can this be done through the rear wheel well, after wheels are removed? I am able to do this on 991, but not sure if can be done on 996.

[@fcpeuro]

You should have more than enough room, you can do it!

[@ericbengle]

How do you replace the spark plug tubes?

[@mikebell1961]

Quick question since the new coil packs are a little thicker, is there a spacer required behind the heat shields when you reattach them so that they don't touch the new coil packs??

[@fcpeuro]

No need for spacers on the heatshields Mike should still have enough clearance even with these coil packs!

[@mikebell1961]

@@fcpeuro OK Perfect, I have all the parts just waiting for the Palm Springs weather to cool down a wee bit before I start working in my Sauna (AKA Garage) thank you for responding. By the way you are working the hell out of this 996. :)

[@fcpeuro]

@@mikebell1961 I LIED! Realized this car didnt have its heatshields, but this kit does include the spaces you need. Sorry for the miscommunication on my end

[@mikebell1961]

@@fcpeuro Is this the kit? Porsche Ignition Coil Kit - Beru/Bosch 996IGNCLKT?? My kit did not have any spacers??

[@fcpeuro]

@@mikebell1961 The kit we used on this 996 is here: www.fcpeuro.com/products/porsche-ignition-coil-kit-beru-996ignclkt1

[@aa-wo2nx]

How often do you need to replace the spark plugs on a 996?

[@fcpeuro]

Hello, typically every 60k miles or so is what is recommended by Porsche. If the car see's constant heavy driving, you can always bump that up to an earlier interval.

[@911tbf]

Someone please contact me. The #4 cylinder coil wire is the only one that takes me the most time to connect to the coil pack. It seems the wire is too short to make it easy to connect. It comes off fine but getting my hand up and grabbing the wire and then connecting it is really hard. It seems that the wiring harness could be pulled toward the back of the car to give me a bit of slack. Does anyone have an idea how to make this easy?

[@SacksThriftAve]

Wanted to tell u my quick story, I watched your video , and I ordered the set plugs coil kit from your link, Qnty: 1 set! $366 or so!! I used pay pal. That afternoon, I'm verifying my email order, and I was put down for Qnty 3 charged to my credit card! Over $1300 I called we fixed the problem! They refunded my credit card!! Guess what?? My order arrived you still sent me Qnty 3 of everything, minus ZERO plugs, a week later I received the plugs Qnty 1 set!! I emailed, someone to contact me by phone so I can send back all these extra parts $900 worth!! I received a email saying they can't call me!

[@edthayres9175]

After replacing all the ignition coils and spark plugs, I started the car. I could immediately there was a misfire. I used my code reader and got 301 and 302 codes. Cylinder 1 and 2. Anyone else get this after replacing these items?

[@8power0]

BRO, I LIKE YOUR VIDEOS........BUT PLEASE TELL ME YOU LEFT THE CROCS AT HOME IT'S NOT A GOOD LOOK FOR A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC,,, I NOTICED THEY KEPT THE CAMERA KIND OF HIGH THANKS FOR YOUR TIME !!!!!!!!

[@greggsnyder9639]

Crocs are cool. Perhaps you are wearing you're panties a little tight and it effecting you're judgement :-) I would watch his videos if he was wearing a clown suit. He is an excellent mechanic and exceptional teacher.

[@8power0]

@@greggsnyder9639 WE ALL CAN SEE NOW ,, YOU LIKE MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AnUnrulyTodd]

That thumbnail tho.....

[@fcpeuro]

Needless to say we got a call from Mike tonight after work when he saw this one go live with that thumbnail 😂😁😂

[@AnUnrulyTodd]

@@fcpeuro 🤣 it made my day

[@BackAlleyBiker]

Why when I search Ducati I get this crappy Porsche video

[@asif17671]

Good job