991 Airfilter change WOW

[adrian996]

I'm going to find out how much Porsche quote to have that air filter changed.... :roll:

........ :stay:

 

[barriejames]

That is almost enough for me not to ever want one, especially when they are old enough that I can afford one!!

 

[adrian996]

.......especially when they are old enough that I can afford one!!

With an average nearly new/used 997.2 budget of around £45 to £55k with less than 10k miles...?

........I'd say that you've got around a year to eighteen months to wait.

These things are going to drop quicker than Ulrika Jonsson's kegs.

I'd be purring if I were a 997.2 owner right now......! :wink:

 

[AAT993]

Hmm, Thank god I drive a 997! Was it me or did he catch the alloy on the disc? Also I noticed he undid the wheel nuts with out loosening them in the reverse order...ahem, maybe I should drive a 993

Yes, I think he did catch the alloy, after undoing the nuts with an air gun. What are the 991 nuts made of, as you shouldn't do that to 993 aluminium nuts.

Oh, just pop that PU down on the concrete floor!

At least he doesn't (yet) have to deal with rusted fasteners. While he was in there I was wondering if he inspected the rear chassis rails. :floor:

 

[bobsan]

What's going to happen in fifteen years time when all the fasteners have corroded? :grin:

I guess the same as every other car that's not been driven 'cause there's no fuel left

 

[Speedy]

Porsche does deserve a medal, for poor design! Amazing!
:what:

 

[berni29]

Hi

I guess there was nowhere else to put it! So it's like a Ferrari to maintain now.

When it comes to 911 ownership I think my aspiration is to own a nicer 993, or more likely add a a 964 to the stable.

In the unlikely event that such a vehicle was to fall into my hands I would have that bumper off for some heavy fastener rustproofing.

Berni

 

[Tinker]

Over-designed. Under-engineered.

The fate of many a basically good modern product.

 

[Tinker]

Over-designed. Under-engineered.

The fate of many a basically good modern product.

I particularly dislike 'click-in' components and, even to get as far as the air filter, the 991 seems to have plenty of those.

 

[911BlackEd]

What's the issue? It only took him 8 minutes 59 seconds, and that included driving it in.... (kidding before I get flamed)

Seriously though, the whole disassembly looked slightly amateur hour, but what was the reason for doing it, surely not just so that someone could make a home video?

I think what people forget is that items that used to be service items such as starter motors, coils, spark plugs, etc, are no no longer considered as such as they are designed to last so long, so hence they can be packed away into obscurity requiring effort to remove. The air filters have been placed I presume low down at the back of the engine to draw in cooler air rather than being heated on top of the engine?

Just my opinion mind you...

 

[GT4]

The air filters have been placed I presume low down at the back of the engine to draw in cooler air rather than being heated on top of the engine?

Right on top of the far hotter cats and exhaust bundle :frustrated:

 

[Tony 991S]

Ah yes another reason not to buy a 991S, they are rubbish of course and always will be to pre 991 owners ld: :friends:

However when I drive my car I'm always on :cloud9:

 

[GT4]

Don't worry, every 911 has its "quirks".

That is what gives them character :thumb:

 

[akis]

The guy looked a highly competent mechanic. My worry would be a lesser mechanic being given an allocated time allowance to complete that job.

Do they give the customer a little grip-seal bag of bolts that they did not manage to put back on, or just bin them?!

I guess after a few times of changing exhaust baffles, air filters, belts, etc there are so many clips bent and broken that the rear bumper starts to look a bit like my avatar.

 

[911BlackEd]

The air filters have been placed I presume low down at the back of the engine to draw in cooler air rather than being heated on top of the engine?

Right on top of the far hotter cats and exhaust bundle :frustrated:

Oooops I shall get my coat