Porsche 996 at Braunton Engineering

Porsche 996 service

Braunton Engineering see a variety of Porsche 996 models throughout the year, dealing with the routine Porsche 996 service and MOT through repairs to faults such as engine misfire & rear main oil seal (RMS),  through to major faults such as engine failure and rebuild.

Silver arrows flypast - the team like to colour co-ordinate the workshop whenever possible... Joking aside, Porsche 996s share the same age and wear related faults; common faults are listed lower down this page. The Braunton team offer a fixed price menu for a Porsche 996 service which presents a simple pricing tariff for the Porsche servicing schedule according to each customer' requirements. Porsche 996 servicing and repair for Devon, Cornwall, Somerset at Braunton Engineering. The Porsche 996 receives service attention according to the Porsche factory service schedule. It is a check list of specific checks and replacements set out by the Porsche factory for maintenance according to both mileage, time & model.

Porsche 996 common faults: Engine rear main oil seal replacement (RMS) at Braunton Engineering, Devon. Porsche 996 engine - intermediate shaft bearing replacement at Braunton Engineering, Devon. 996 cabriolet roof replacement and roof mechanism repair. Porsche 996 engine rough running/ ignition coil failure. Exhaust flange joints fastener corrosion, exhaust clamps fasteners corrosion - Braunton extract the stumps of the corroded bolts/nuts and refits with stainless steel items.

Porsche 996 radiators & AC condenser replacement. The Porsche 996 features coolant radiators in the front bumper/spoiler. The two air conditioning condensers sit directly behind the two larger front radiators. Over time the air- scoops ingest road dirt & salt which sits on the radiators and in-between the radiators and condensers. This can lead to corrosion and perforation of either radiator or condenser causing overheating or loss of air conditioning. Braunton Engineering make a point to clean & inspect the radiators at service interval. Replacing the rads and consensers requires the front bumper to be taken off - which is a good time to address any other items that are in the area and may require attention.

996 Tiptronic gearbox with rusty cooling pipes - a common site on older cars.

Porsche 996 ignition coil pack replacement: The 996 requires one coil for each cylinder (6x). The coils suffer from heat-soak from the exhaust and engine - with time the coils expand and the insulation breaks down causing misfire/rough running. Braunton Engineering recommend fitting six new coil packs together with six new spark plugs in the first instance of misfire for long- term reliability.

The Porsche 996 flat-six water-cooled engine produces 300bhp in 3.4 2001 guise - out of the car it is easy to see it is a compact unit. Porsche 996: The 996 model 911 Porsche is a refined version of the 911, designed for everyday use, practical yet delivering the high level of performance offered by a top level sports car. The 911 had evolved over the years to the ultimate version the 993. The 996 was a new design and did not carry over any one significant component from the 993 design.

The 996 model 911 Porsche is a refined version of the 911, designed for everyday use, practical yet delivering the high level of performance offered by a top level sports car. The 911 had evolved over the years to the ultimate version the 993. The 996 was a new design and did not carry over any one significant component from the 993.

The Porsche 996 turbo represents excellent value at around £25k but there are maintenance requirements which cannot be avoided even on mint examples. The car in the above images is a low mileage 996 turbo but still shows signs of exhaust fastener corrosion and corrosion to the turbo heatshields and turbo wastegate control rods - not something to be ignored.

Some older Porsche 996 are showing signs of rust to the fuel rails. If left for the rust to take a grip, this can lead to perforation, and ultimately a fuel leak. The Porsche 996 turbo requires additional maintenance each year over the NA models with key visual checks on specific areas such as the engine plumbing, air intake, coolant routing and exhaust and turbo installations.

Driving the 993 back to back with the 996 the driver instantly finds the best that is present in both cars. Such different 911s, one the ultimate evolution of the air cooled Porsche (993) the other, a new design for the modern era, a more refined daily driver which also delivers a unique 911 experience. Is the 996 an agile GT or a sports car? ...The question one asks oneself when driving the car. There is no doubt it is a superb piece of engineering, and finally a 911 one can live with daily, spending 1000’s of miles in relative comfort at a very fast pace. The teams favourite models are the GT3, the 996 turbo and the 996 C4s. To see the Braunton Engineering Porsche 993 webpage, please click this link: South West Porsche 993 servicing

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Porsche 996 Servicing Common Faults

• Exhaust fasteners – flange joints & clamps, nuts, bolts corrosion
• Ignition coil pack breakdown & failure causing misfire
• Engine rear main oil seal failure causing leaks (minor to major)
• Intermediate shaft bearing noise & bearing failure, oil leak
• Spark plug tubes (6) – oil leak
• Engine crankcase cylinder crack/failure
• Air conditioning weak or faulty – perforated AC pipe or condenser(s)
• Coolant leak – leaking radiator(s)
• Poor condition condensers & radiators from road dirt/salt ingress
• Split/separating power steering pipe clip
• Window lifter motor failure
• Door handle /central locking fault
• Uneven tyre wear
• Incorrect tyre fitment (non N rated tyres or mismatch)
• Tapping engine on cold start up
• Stiff clutch pedal / worn clutch
• Difficulty engaging gear
• Engine check light on dash
• Indicator switch fault
• Airbag light on dash