What's new
Porsche 911 UK Enthusiasts Online Community Discussion Forum GB

Welcome to the @Porsche911UK website. Register a free account today to become a member! Sign up is quick and easy, then you can view, participate in topics and posts across the site that covers all things Porsche.

Already registered and looking to recovery your account, select 'login in' and then the 'forget your password' option.

Porsche Car Sales

early 996 questions

D

Diesel130

New member
Joined
26 Jun 2006
Messages
36
Hi - some questions for all you experts ...

1) I'm looking to buy an early 996 C2. Noticed that many have 18" turbo alloys. Do they give a significant improvement (apart from looks) over the standard 17" and, if so, how much do they cost if I end up buying a 17"er.

2) Also, is a (very) small amount of oil around the sump normal. Car has had RMS replaced 18months ago.

3) Is it normal for the 996 car to make a loud rattle from the engine for 1 to 2s on startup (garage said it was chain tensioners or something)

4) Is it normal for the clutch to feel heavier than a 'normal' car (e.g VW Golf etc).

Thanks ...




Migration info. Legacy thread was 64549
 
I'm getting a bad vibe from this car you're looking at.

1) IMO you need the 18s on a 996 just from an asthetic point of view.

2) I'm no expert, but I would treat any oil leak on a 996 with extreme suspicion, however small.

3) Again, I'm no expert, but loud engine rattles are not a good sign.

4) Mines a tip, but the clutch on the 996 manuals I have driven didn't feel that much heavier than normal cars. Smoother and more solid perhaps.

Only way to be sure is an independent check. I would buy one without this.


Migration info. Legacy thread was 64552
 
He means "wouldn't buy" not "would buy".

Migration info. Legacy thread was 64553
 
Thanks Jay - so on intial start up does your 996 _not_ make a really loud rattle ?


Migration info. Legacy thread was 64556
 
I think lots of 996 rattle on start up. Mine does and every time I have been in the OPC dealer and they are moving cars around they sound the same.

Migration info. Legacy thread was 64557
 
Mine sounds like a bucket full of nails on startup, especially when the weather's cold :?

Migration info. Legacy thread was 64558
 
Previous poster said:
Quote: Originally posted by ian_uk on 26 June 2006

He means "wouldn't buy" not "would buy".
Click to expand...
Correct :oops:


Migration info. Legacy thread was 64559
 
Previous poster said:
Quote: Originally posted by Diesel130 on 26 June 2006

Thanks Jay - so on intial start up does your 996 _not_ make a really loud rattle ?
Click to expand...
Not what I would call a rattle. However after some of the other feedback here, I think I'll just go and double check.

Migration info. Legacy thread was 64560
 
Thanks re the rattle - that's good that they all sound the same. Just the oil leak to check out now. I'm hoping that if the RMS has been done 18 months ago it won't need doing again.

Migration info. Legacy thread was 64562
 
Diesel,

To check the engine rattle noise.. start the car up from cold turn it off then almost immediately (a couple of secs) then start it back up, if the noise is still there, it is not normal and you need to get this checked..

As Rob J says my car (GT3) also sounds a bit like an old dishwasher when i first start it up however if i follow the above procedure the noise disappears not sure of the technical explanation but i know this is normal.

...rob


Migration info. Legacy thread was 64570
 
engine noise.... that will be the effect of water cooling ! always a bit harsh when cold, but that's very normal....

but if it sounds like a massy fergerson after that, then you got more of a problem !!



as for the wheels/tyres, with the current trend for 17's any switch to 18's is quite cheap due to a good supply of wheels, it's the tyres that cost... which have to be Porsche N spec only !


Migration info. Legacy thread was 64576
 
Very heavy clutch indicates a £600 bill for a new one. Later (and replacement) clutches are considerably lighter to use. Generally go in multiples of 40,000 miles unless you are very very gentle and drive like a saint (bet you all thought I was going to type hairdresser then)

Migration info. Legacy thread was 64577
 
Peter, It's done 65K and no paperwork to suggest a replacment clutch - so i guess its due one soon. Anyone any experience of whether replaced RMS go again after such a short time - I thought when they were replaced the design was improved so it didn't happen again ?


Migration info. Legacy thread was 64579
 
Had my clutch replaced after 20,000 miles and the difference was amazing. I can't believe how light it is now.

Having had an RMS replaced 18 months ago, unfortunately doesn't mean it is cured once and for all. There are plenty of cars which have had multiple RMS failures. Porsche (quote) hope they have solved it now by fitting the 997 RMS and with the latest version of the seating tool. Another common failure is the intermediate shaft seal.

If you change 17" wheels to 18" the cost will depend very much on whether you get original wheels or replica/aftermarket ones (OEM will cost at least £2,000) Then there's £800 or more for a set of tyres.


Migration info. Legacy thread was 64581
 
Previous poster said:
Quote: Originally posted by Jay T on 26 June 2006

Previous poster said:
Quote: Originally posted by Diesel130 on 26 June 2006

Thanks Jay - so on intial start up does your 996 _not_ make a really loud rattle ?
Click to expand...
Not what I would call a rattle. However after some of the other feedback here, I think I'll just go and double check.
Click to expand...
Nope, no rattles here.

Migration info. Legacy thread was 64583
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

D
Look for a turbo cabriolet and have some questions...
Replies
6
Views
1K
JasonH1969
J
W
Extreme camshaft deviation
2
Replies
25
Views
4K
IMSF8
I
M
2012 Cayenne Turbo - engine sound advice
Replies
0
Views
615
MrB
M
M
2012 Cayenne V8 TT - advice on lower chain/tensioner sound
Replies
0
Views
455
MrB
M
P
Newbie - 996 turbo engine break in help
Replies
7
Views
1K
rgracin
R
M
My 2005 Porsche 911 C4S
2
Replies
23
Views
4K
madaboutmx5s
M
9
Engine rebuild value
Replies
11
Views
2K
sim996
sim996
Passion for perfection Porsche Car Sales

Latest posts

New Threads

Porsche Model Range

Porsche 911

Porsche 992: 2018- Porsche 992: 2018- Porsche 991: 2011-2019 Porsche 991: 2011-2019 Porsche 997: 2004-2012 Porsche 997: 2004-2012 Porsche 996: 1997-2005 Porsche 996: 1997-2005 Porsche 993: 1993-1998 Porsche 993: 1993-1998 Porsche 964: 1989-1993 Porsche 964: 1989-1993 Porsche Carrera 3.2: 1983-1989 Porsche Carrera 3.2: 1983-1989 Porsche Carrera SC: 1977-1983 Porsche Carrera SC: 1977-1983 Porsche 930 Turbo: 1975-1989 Porsche 930 Turbo: 1975-1989 Porsche Early 911: 1964-1977 Porsche Early 911: 1964-1977

Porsche Hypercars

Porsche 918 Spyder Porsche 918 Spyder Porsche Carrera GT Porsche Carrera GT Porsche GT1 Porsche GT1 Porsche 959 Porsche 959

Other Current Porsche Model

Porsche Taycan : (2019-0%) Porsche Taycan : (2019-0%) Porsche Macan : 2013- Porsche Macan : 2013- Porsche Panamera : 2009- Porsche Panamera : 2009- Porsche Cayman: 2005- Porsche Cayman: 2005- Porsche Cayenne: 2003- Porsche Cayenne: 2003- Porsche Boxster: 1997- Porsche Boxster: 1997-

Porsche Legacy Models

Porsche 928 Porsche 928 Porsche 968 Porsche 968 Porsche 944 Porsche 944 Porsche 924 Porsche 924 Porsche 914 Porsche 914 Porsche 912 Porsche 912 Porsche 904 Porsche 904 Porsche 550 Porsche 550 Porsche 356 Speedster Porsche 356 Speedster Porsche 356 Porsche 356

Forum statistics

Threads
124,586
Messages
1,441,751
Members
49,011
Latest member
Mchass

porsche insurance porsche parts porsche sales porsche car sales porsche for sale
porsche classic sales porsche tuning porsche sold porsche specialist porsche engine rebuilds porsche driver training porsche car sales porsche exhausts

Community platform by XenForo® © 2010-2024 XenForo Ltd. XenForo theme by xenfocus

www.911uk.com @Porsche911UK THE DEFINITIVE PORSCHE FORUM Copyright © 911UK 2002-2024 All rights reserved.

911uk.com is not associated and is wholly independent of Porsche Automobil Holdings SE, Dr. Ing.h.c.F.Porsche AG, Porsche Cars GB, its subsidiaries and offical Porsche centres. Any word, phrase or graphic that in any way resembles anything to do with the Porsche name or organisation are registered trademarks of Porsche Automobil Holdings SE and Dr. Ing.h.c.F. Porsche AG.

Back
Top