Things to fix when they're not broken… yet | Porsche 996 Carrera +986/987/997-gen Boxster/Cayman/911

[@GC-kp7lo]

Glad to see the 996 getting attention in the PCA videos. Nice job guys!

[@RichardStrahota]

Best in class information, gents! Love geeking out with Jake and Charles and their vast experience on these cars! Also makes me happy to work on my 356’s and early 911’s!

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@danmeifert2469]

Videos like this open up my potentials for what Porsche I could consider next. Stellar.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Glad to hear this video does that for you!

[@giorgiratishvili1724]

Great video with a fantastic explanation! This is exactly what I needed to feel confident about the engine rebuild process I have ahead. Thank you so much, guys!

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Good luck on your adventure!

[@alexanderbellizia7126]

I could listen to Jake talk all day...

[@Simey2wheels]

Fantastic amount of knowledge, thank you for sharing!

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Glad it was helpful!

[@M_IkeLeBlanc]

MAJOR props on this project Vu! 👍 I would really struggle to muster the courage to pull that off. Having access to the “dream team” certainly helped. Great video.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

It certainly did. Thanks for watching!

[@absarokaporscheadventures4148]

Vu, a really informative video. Thank you. A faulty AOS cratered my 2001 Boxster S engine at 90K miles. It never smoked, but thinking back on it, I clearly remember the squeal at start up. I thought it was a belt. When the engine blew up, I was going about 5 miles an hour in my office parking lot, turned, and there was a cloud of smoke like an F1 engine blowing up on TV. Its now a scheduled item at 30K miles for me.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Thanks for sharing

[@TheDavidgalea76]

Wow guys! The best and most informative show you guys have done thus far. Loved it. 👏 👏

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikedx2706]

I now label baggies of parts and bolts, screws, etc. by writing where they go with a ball point pen on a 3"x5" index card and put one in each baggie. I have discovered that writing on the outside of the baggies will fade and wear off over time, especially if you handle the baggies when you have oily hands.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Nice tip!

[@miamirice6840]

fantastic video. Thank you. This adds to the enjoyment of Porsche ownership….the DIY community

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@jsemman4259]

Jake is genius.

[@richardclegg5853]

I'm literally hoping my 1999 C2 fails just so I have a reason to have Mr Raby do his engine rebuild magic! 3.8 litres would be insane in this car. About to hit 100k near trouble free miles, with my luck, probably got one of those bullet proof engines that will last forever:(

[@dr.mattpavlic305]

I have a 3.8 in my 2001 now and it's been fantastic. Highly recommended. Don't wait until it fails - Raby has changed what engines are considered rebuildable vs not, so better to do it with a better engine than one that might not be salvageable.

[@richardclegg5853]

​@@dr.mattpavlic305good advice Mind sharing about how much the rebuild cost?

[@alexcassinelli6651]

@@richardclegg5853 way cheaper to take it into him before it fails. Sometimes failures are catastrophic and nothing can be salvaged think destroyed case. Why stop at 3.8? My Boxster went from 3.2 to 4.3. Simply a back road monster that I will never sell.

[@YBSSRide]

Well, I learned that Jake doesn't sell coolant hoses. If he did he'd say "ya gotta replace em every 5 years or mode of failure".

[@contactJT1]

Fantastic content and great to get such insight. Very excited tonsee tge next video, especially the bit where he explains how to remove the header bolts from the heads. Thanks guys

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@yongkim777]

Yup..I upgraded my IMS bearing on my 2001 Carerra 4. Glad I did👍

[@shughes911]

Glad to see you still have it and enjoying it! It’s a keeper!!

[@VuNguyen-PCA]

Puts a big smile on my face every time I drive it.

[@shughes911]

@@VuNguyen-PCA great to hear👍something so cool and nostalgic when folks keep there Porsche through thick and thin!

[@stephenhead3615]

I have a 996 Turbo that I want to drop the engine and address the water lines next year. Great info regarding a number other items that I plan to replace at the same time. And good information on what does need to be changed. Hope that there is a good parts list when everything is done.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Note that the 996 Turbo engine is of a different architecture than the M96 in the Carrera, so this video is not a good reference for the 996 Turbo unfortunately

[@animalchen1]

Thankyou for this great video Vu and Jack.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Thanks for watching!

[@YogisGarage]

Love the 996 content on the main channel. Can't wait to be on it soon!

[@YBSSRide]

Do a "how to", how to spend $30k on a claped out cabrio and make it worth almost $20k.

[@rennpart]

Excellent content! We love our 996’s!

[@YBSSRide]

At least he didn't "over" sell the way over priced "U"AOS. Having the diaphram remote is nice but the guy selling it tries to make people think you will get hydro-lock the next time you turn the key if you don't spend 8x for his. A huge dose of fearmongering seems to go with ownership of these cars.

[@frederickcook87]

There are folk who have made a career of fear-mongering with the m96/97 😖

[@GC-kp7lo]

Hah. You must not have much experience with the M96 on the track or street. No big secret, parts wear out and break. Eventually after 25 years you figure out which ones break more often than others, which ones cause major or minor damage, and which ones you may want to replace or upgrade before they do break. Your call on how you want to handle it.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Exactly, better to get in front and do maintenance before things break.

[@roygray6674]

Fearmongering yes,and automotive basic tech 101 lacking in all or most owners.My M96 blew up because of my AOS.?!Wrong.Is the fat guy Jake?He seems more like a carnival barker than a tech.Hands are awful clean.Porsche motors are just that.Not the best or worst.Learn your theory kids,beware of guys like this,don't care what his rep is.A real mechanic will jack your Ford van up on a slight hill,take the leaky gas tank out and TIG up the seams on the curb.Yes,I own many Porsches,and other things.

[@joe-serioushoward6201]

I had the AOS fail 3 times in 7 years. Filling my intake with oil and other issues. So I went to the U-AOS…. 👍👍

[@Mckorzi]

Great follow up and super helpful. Well done guys👍

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joe-serioushoward6201]

I have upgraded my IMS and I have the ultimate AOS installed. Plus I have changed or upgraded everything on my car. Name it, I did it. I venture to say that I have the most expensive 986 out there. Lol😊😊😊.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Now just drive the heck out of it!

[@joe-serioushoward6201]

@@PorscheClubofAmerica For sure. 👍

[@shughes911]

Man this guy so damn knowledgeable

[@davidmiller1938]

Sure would love to hear Jake talk about the +’s and -‘s of Porsche going from NA to fuel injection.

[@DSC800]

What do you mean? Porsche went all FI since the 964, if not earlier. (both are NA, by the way).

[@johnbee7729]

Would love to have this team, including Vu ;), do all this work on my 1999 C2. Are you all opening a secondary shop (wink wink). 170,000 KM on mine with IMS originally changed at 117,000 KM.

[@VuNguyen-PCA]

It really has been an incredible journey. Mucho respect to mechanics that do this stuff daily.

[@russgoold105]

Hi Andy, great video. How wide is the engine as it sits on the table? I’m wondering if it’s possible to drop a 3.4L between the ramps of a four post lift.

[@keviha]

Just finished watching the video - very nice! Considering engine is out and at 98,000 miles, is there a plan to do a borescope to see how the cylinders are looking? As an owner of an 02' Targa with 100K miles, I'll be watching the follow-up videos. Thx.

[@512TXSDIY]

Vu - your car is going to be refreshed and ready for another 100,000 miles!!!

[@VuNguyen-PCA]

That’s the goal!

[@512TXSDIY]

@@VuNguyen-PCA We would love to see a video on your personal 996 as well. It would be a great video.

[@VuNguyen-PCA]

@@512TXSDIYThis is my 996 :)

[@512TXSDIY]

@@VuNguyen-PCAI know but we want to see a walk around, interior, exhaust nodes ;). Maybe when it’s back together?

[@VuNguyen-PCA]

@@512TXSDIY Ah, i think we can make that happen

[@The888Redlich]

Excellent information

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Glad it was helpful!

[@daesyoung]

I thought only 99 911 have no cam deviation sensor for bank 2

[@joeyhill218]

Great video!

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Thanks for watching!

[@mustuddd]

Want one of Jake's street performer IIs in my 997 SO bad, but just never seem to have the money.

[@AtypicalDriver]

I've found the longer a project takes, the more likely I am to forget how it goes back together.

[@danknox9986]

I think it is a mistake to have people on this channel that sell or repair items. They have every intention to just try to sell more stuff. I will use my experience has an example. I purchase a C4 new in 2000. The car now has 196,000 miles. I have had three IMS bearings. All were in perfect shape but with no visible wear. Companies have made a fortune selling unnecessary IMS bearings by continuously making people like me worry needlessly. These same companies now say this is part that should be replaced as normal maintenance. Every time this is replaced they profit from it. Why would they not want you to buy as many as possible and call it preventative maintenance? Everytime you mention catastrophic IMS failure you are just doing their marketing.

[@YBSSRide]

100% agree. It's all structured to get you to pay $800 for a bearing that costs less than $30, and the multi-page terms are written so they will never have any liability. Too bad so many prop them up too, here and on the forums. Kind of an odd dynamic really. Vu, I could watch Nathan Merz talk about the subtle differences over the years for hours. Infomercials like these that the shillers don't even pay for, not so much. Not sure this is what PCA KZbin should be about. JMHO.

[@GC-kp7lo]

Pretty easy guys, don't watch the video, and don't buy a replacement if you dont want too. Good luck to you.

[@alexanderbellizia7126]

You have a point of course but I don't see who else would give the advice? Gary in the shed? Do you ignore the experience of someone who's seen thousands of engines just because they also make a living of it?

[@alexcassinelli6651]

Jakes experience is immeasurably vast and important. I’m not sure if you watched the e tire video before you commented but his wealth of experience can’t be missed. I replaced every item he mentioned and more at his suggestion when Jake built my 06 Boxster to a 4.3L. Never once felt pressured. It’s penny wise and pound foolish to cut corners.

[@aneben7]

Jake has seen and worked on more Porsche motors over the years than almost anyone else. To ignore his recommendations because he may make a few pennies just doesn’t make sense. In all of my dealing with Jake he is as honest and straightforward as they get. If he didn’t think you needed something he built he would say so.

[@hawkinsjd11]

My comments were deleted. Weird.

[@JohnHug-rj2mj]

The hole show was great but it scared me to death. I have a 2003 996 and i'm not do it your self guy. I have 70,000 miles on it and i'm the third owner. SHOULD I TAKE IN AND HAVE IT CHECKED OUT????

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Don't be scared. It's good to be aware. If you haven't had it looked over by a pro, it would be a good investment to have someone do so.

[@brightenupcc]

Vu looking like a fish out of water as usual. When will PCA hire a decent presenter?

[@stephenauty2402]

Harsh! I was thinking the opposite, he's really good bear in mind he's letting JR talk and not constantly interrupting him , I think that makes him look slightly vague but it makes good viewing letting JR talk and educate us all with his knowledge.

[@VuNguyen-PCA]

@@stephenauty2402Exactly, thanks for your support!

[@alpokorny3829]

A print article would be better than a hour long video.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

That would be a REALLY long article if we were to include all the details in this video.

[@miniklobb]

Jake turned down a timing refresh service, says he only does full engine builds now. 🤷‍♂️

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Yes, I think he's focusing his service offerings.

[@sowens1010]

Why would I watch a too long KZbin video when a 5 point list would cover same income- I didn’t

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Looking for a list, read the timestamps. Want detailed information and learn from an expert, watch the video. Choose your own adventure ;)

[@stephenauty2402]

Yes you did

[@shughes911]

What are you guys thinking it’s going to cost for all of this? 10k?

[@johnbee7729]

At least. If you added the labour could be $20K. Its worth it

[@kaplandjk]

​@@johnbee7729 Hope @VuNguyen-PCA gives us this breakdown.

[@mikequinlan9585]

This video scares me are these car so fragile that they can break so easily?

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Not fragile, but like anything mechanical, it pays to understand what components wear out after 25 years.

[@steveflor9942]

Like carrying frogs in a wheelbarrow....

[@huntermoss3676]

Vu, has anyone told you how ridiculous you look in overalls? You look like the absolute king of cosplay.

[@VuNguyen-PCA]

Until you’ve worked on a car with overalls, you won’t understand how life changing it is. There is a reason every person on the Porsche production line also wears overalls. Cosplay King has a nice ring to it though, lol

[@stephenauty2402]

How bloody rude

[@kaplandjk]

Moral of the story. Don't buy an (old) Porsche.

[@Simey2wheels]

@@kaplandjk nope that's not right! Moral of the story is, buy the right old Porsche!

[@VuNguyen-PCA]

@@Simey2wheelsExactly and be aware.

[@kaplandjk]

@@Simey2wheels I kind of know what the IMS costs,. But doing all the rest of the stuff will really run the bill up. Wonder if they will share that number (please!)

[@Simey2wheels]

@@kaplandjk yeah it's not cheap for parts. I've spent a thousand on mine recently just to get it to a stage where it's usable and I'm not worried about it. Basic maintenance really and no worse than any other euro

[@kaplandjk]

@@Simey2wheels I still want one before I kick.