Big thanks for completely demystifying Porsche’s flat water cooled engines and showing that it’s just a bunch of nuts and bolts, all the same as any other engine. To read the forums people speak of these things like they’re glued together with fairy dust epoxy that only level 100 Porsche certified grand wizards are able to manipulate into a functional source of power. I was going to buy a Miata and install a high compression 2.5 in it (junkyard Ford Fusion engine rebuilt with performance parts, same engine family as stock 2.0), but seeing that I’m able to rebuild an M96 without thousands of dollars worth of specialty tools I may go for a 987 Cayman instead.
Well Michael, THAT is all music to my ears, Thank you Dude 🙌. A major driving force behind choosing this Pretzel they call an engine was all those things you mention with of course the "Beware the dreaded scourge ye call the IMS Bearing, lest YE be turned to STONE! 🧙♂️" thing. By this time you may have started your project (The comment section ran out of the barn 😅) Let me know what you ended up going with if you don't mind 🤓. Thank you for watching 🤘😎
Exciting, terrifying & overwhelming......your calmness during this project is like a lighthouse during a major storm, providing guidance to safer waters! My Porsche Dream has been reignited, thanks Finn!
According to the Porsche technical manual, the oil should go “budlada” on its journey back to the sump. I hope I got it right?? 🤞Thank you for watching 🤘😎
I'm glad it was helpful Michael 🙌 Just in case you have not had enough Porsche Engine videos we are attempting the second first start this week th-cam.com/video/URNqoNbYWEU/w-d-xo.html
This really is the best Porsche engine build page around. As someone who is happy to build engines it's so nice to see in a nice easy, well presented fashion where all the bits fit if/when I need to pull mine out 👍
I would love a little more on the AOS. Did you replace the diaphragm? I am considering the Ultimate AOS as when I do the IMS would be a good time as the engine is a bit "loose" in the process and I understand it is so much easier to replace then. I have loved your channel from the beginning and am really looking forward to the start-up and first drive! You are going to love the 996, it really is a wonderful way to be in the 911 family at what I would call a bargain entry fee!
Watching you gets me thinking it might be best to just drop the engine and the transmission when I do the IMS. I don't need a rebuild, but do need to do the coil packs and the AOS for sure. Since I have to take out the transmission anyway, what do you think, how hard would it be to take out the engine as well? Obviously, a lot of fluids would need to be drained and bleed. So is access worth that extra work?
Helllo Idea Brick works 🙌. Yes I replaced the entire aos with a new one from the Porsche dealer $127. I also replaced both vent pipes and their o rings. The script for this week was originally much longer and included some more about the Aos and the vacuum system. I ended up buying a vacuum pipe kit from Porsche but it won’t arrive until tomorrow, that should be in this weeks episode. The ultimate Aos does seem like a good idea. Thank you for watching 🤘😎
"And that's all we have time for" - that's a lot!!! Looking great! Just knocked out fan replacements on my '03 today, all it needed was ballast resistors but figured I'd do the whole lot. Even took her for a spin in the nice December 10F weather! This was a great treat after I finished.
You are a very dedicated Porsche owner! Braving the Garage AND the Road in Artic like conditions 🥶. Hopefully this thing starts after all this 😅 . Thank you for watching 🤘😎
Well done video !! I just happen to catch it. I wish I had known you were going to mention my UAOS Invention, I would have given you more Technical content on it , but anyway thank for the mention !! Skip
Howdy Sir! Your invention is impressive 🙌 This episode was cut for time to fit everything in. I had researched the UAOS to a much greater extent than mentioned in the video. My hope is to at least let everybody know the options available to them, even if I don’t always go down that path. Thank you for watching 🤘😎
@@ManinaGarage I understand. I just suggest that if people who "pay shop labor" that the UAOS will save labor cost instead of when replaceing the AOS every few years. It also works very well on the Track with the special Track Drain add-on. Another bit of technical info correction about the video, the coolant hoses going to and from the AOS are actually used to warm the AOS regulator during cold weather to keep ice from forming inside the regulator high velocity section. The UAOS does away with the need for these coolant pipes and there possibility of them leaking.
You are most welcome Hector 🙌 After all the confusion I went through with that thing, I felt it was more like a public service announcement 🤣😂 Thank you for watching 🤘😎
I really appreciate you taking the time to comment Robert 🙌. As you may witness, there is a mixed bag of videos coming up. There is a bunch of things that there was not time for during the rebuild, plus a possible next project arrived......Don't tell anyone 🤫 Thank you for watching 🤘😎
I'm not sure how you did all of that without becoming aroused??? Seeing you carry all of that out without scraping the crap out of every one of your knuckles was like watching Porsche Porn. So, I watched it again, but only needed a few more minutes. Well done mate. Looks good can't wait to hear it start. Cheers
Thank you for taking the time to watch Yogi! You have your hands full with your stable of german Automobiles 😅. I cant wait to see Peppers 3.6 all cleaned up and ready to rock, its interesting to see the small differences between the cars and the engines. You rock 🤘😎
@@ManinaGarage no snow yet but plenty of cold mornings and frost, I wish I had your sunshine and beaches! Although Doug does like his morning runs, I’m sure he could be persuaded to have a jog on the beach with Delta!!! Merry Christmas to Man in a Garage, your family, friends and Delta, take care and I hope Santa brings you endless ignition and strokes of the six pistons (in the right order hopefully)
Brilliant 👍👍So my question is...do you think there is enough information for me to just follow your videos in order to pull mine apart, fix the cracked head and put it back together? If not, what other information resources do you recommend? I have the Bentley manual and have just got down to seeing my IMS bearing/flywheel removed.
@@ManinaGarage Finn is it possible with the cams removed to change the main guide rails without taking off the head? Obviously you would have to remove some parts to get to the bolts. Many Thanks
You are totally right about the run in period, I'm not sure of the parameters for that yet? I know its going to be hard to drive it "nice" for a while 😈. Thank you for watching 🤘😎
@@ManinaGarage hi, there are many different views regarding “running in” my take on it is, I never used running in oil just the correct oil and changed at a couple hundred miles Get it up to temp before working it over 3000 rpm Vary the revs don’t use harsh revs but don’t just use low either Keep a close eye on the temperatures and oil pressure definitely do not get it hot, You shouldn’t need many miles to bed stuff in just need to settle the crank shells and new rings. If alls well no knocks rattles and fluid leaks you should be all good. I’ve built race engines both two and four strokes for bikes and only ever gave them two or three laps of run in, I’ve never blown one due not running in. “Loose” engines are fast engines. When you first run her up you will probably see some smoke coming off the engine due oil residue on parts this is normal so don’t panic, just keep an eye out for leaks. This is my take Porsche specialists ( I’m not ) may say different
I've just finished rebuilding my Audi S2 motor. The 5 pot 20v is rather easy in comparison to the flat 6. Looking forwards to your first start. That's always a fingers crossed moment 🤞
Hello Steven, I have heard that there is some similarity in the Variocam setup between the Audis and Porsches? Personally I have nothing to compare this engine with, I am certainly glad the piston circlip nightmare is behind me 😂🤣. Thank you for watching 🤘😎
Hope you have smaller hands than me for hooking that fuel cooler back up behind the A/C compressor! That was probably the most difficult part of the reinstall, for me.
How right you were Daniel 😅 . I ended up taking the throttle and intake distributer off. If there is a next time I would empty the feaon in advance and leave the compressor on the car🤓. Thank you for watching 🤘😎
Hi, I’m doing similar work and need to buy a torque wrench for low settings. Can you tell me the lowest setting you have used for the 996 in the build? Thank you and regards from Dresden.
Greetings to Dresden 🙌 That is a very good question 🤓 This week had the lowest Torque setting so far, 6.5 Nm on the small connector for the Starter motor wiring. The highest torque setting was 80 Nm for the Assembly Bore Screw Plug in Episode 37. Good luck with your project, Thank you for watching 🤘😎
I'm keeping all my fingers and toes crossed, it does make holding a wrench more challenging, but I need all the help I can get 🤣😂 . Thank you for watching 🤘😎
@@ManinaGarage mate I'm so excited to hear this beast roaring to life. You have done an absolutely amazing job. Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to you and the family. 👍🍻🎄
Don't wait till next week, watch it NOW!! - th-cam.com/video/bzX6XxI6KSc/w-d-xo.html
Big thanks for completely demystifying Porsche’s flat water cooled engines and showing that it’s just a bunch of nuts and bolts, all the same as any other engine. To read the forums people speak of these things like they’re glued together with fairy dust epoxy that only level 100 Porsche certified grand wizards are able to manipulate into a functional source of power.
I was going to buy a Miata and install a high compression 2.5 in it (junkyard Ford Fusion engine rebuilt with performance parts, same engine family as stock 2.0), but seeing that I’m able to rebuild an M96 without thousands of dollars worth of specialty tools I may go for a 987 Cayman instead.
Well Michael, THAT is all music to my ears, Thank you Dude 🙌. A major driving force behind choosing this Pretzel they call an engine was all those things you mention with of course the "Beware the dreaded scourge ye call the IMS Bearing, lest YE be turned to STONE! 🧙♂️" thing.
By this time you may have started your project (The comment section ran out of the barn 😅) Let me know what you ended up going with if you don't mind 🤓. Thank you for watching 🤘😎
Exciting, terrifying & overwhelming......your calmness during this project is like a lighthouse during a major storm, providing guidance to safer waters! My Porsche Dream has been reignited, thanks Finn!
I recon he is a 747 pilot by day. 😀
Something like that 😂🤣
Those emotions sound familiar Terry! 😳 Thank you for watching 🤘😎
How does it go again at 5:03? :)
According to the Porsche technical manual, the oil should go “budlada” on its journey back to the sump. I hope I got it right?? 🤞Thank you for watching 🤘😎
Brilliant Ive done alot of work on the engine whilst its in the car- it was really helpful to see the niggly bits great quality video.
I'm glad it was helpful Michael 🙌 Just in case you have not had enough Porsche Engine videos we are attempting the second first start this week th-cam.com/video/URNqoNbYWEU/w-d-xo.html
A video of adding all new fluids to a rebuilt engine would be useful.
This really is the best Porsche engine build page around. As someone who is happy to build engines it's so nice to see in a nice easy, well presented fashion where all the bits fit if/when I need to pull mine out 👍
I'm glad your digging it Nick 🙌 Just knowing where everything is and what it does has helped me enjoy "Cars" even more. Thank you for watching 🤘😎
I would love a little more on the AOS. Did you replace the diaphragm? I am considering the Ultimate AOS as when I do the IMS would be a good time as the engine is a bit "loose" in the process and I understand it is so much easier to replace then. I have loved your channel from the beginning and am really looking forward to the start-up and first drive! You are going to love the 996, it really is a wonderful way to be in the 911 family at what I would call a bargain entry fee!
Watching you gets me thinking it might be best to just drop the engine and the transmission when I do the IMS. I don't need a rebuild, but do need to do the coil packs and the AOS for sure. Since I have to take out the transmission anyway, what do you think, how hard would it be to take out the engine as well? Obviously, a lot of fluids would need to be drained and bleed. So is access worth that extra work?
Helllo Idea Brick works 🙌. Yes I replaced the entire aos with a new one from the Porsche dealer $127. I also replaced both vent pipes and their o rings. The script for this week was originally much longer and included some more about the Aos and the vacuum system. I ended up buying a vacuum pipe kit from Porsche but it won’t arrive until tomorrow, that should be in this weeks episode. The ultimate Aos does seem like a good idea. Thank you for watching 🤘😎
"And that's all we have time for" - that's a lot!!! Looking great!
Just knocked out fan replacements on my '03 today, all it needed was ballast resistors but figured I'd do the whole lot. Even took her for a spin in the nice December 10F weather! This was a great treat after I finished.
You are a very dedicated Porsche owner! Braving the Garage AND the Road in Artic like conditions 🥶. Hopefully this thing starts after all this 😅 . Thank you for watching 🤘😎
@@ManinaGarage my not so tiny garage is heated - I'm not a madman! 😁
@@miketdavies oh! The luxury 🤩
Legend has it these videos have zero dislikes.
Not Quite, Still trying 😅 Thank you for watching 🤘😎
Nice job bud, nearly there!
You make it look easy…🙂
Well done video !! I just happen to catch it. I wish I had known you were going to mention my UAOS Invention, I would have given you more Technical content on it , but anyway thank for the mention !! Skip
Howdy Sir! Your invention is impressive 🙌 This episode was cut for time to fit everything in. I had researched the UAOS to a much greater extent than mentioned in the video. My hope is to at least let everybody know the options available to them, even if I don’t always go down that path. Thank you for watching 🤘😎
@@ManinaGarage I understand. I just suggest that if people who "pay shop labor" that the UAOS will save labor cost instead of when replaceing the AOS every few years. It also works very well on the Track with the special Track Drain add-on. Another bit of technical info correction about the video, the coolant hoses going to and from the AOS are actually used to warm the AOS regulator during cold weather to keep ice from forming inside the regulator high velocity section. The UAOS does away with the need for these coolant pipes and there possibility of them leaking.
Great job mate, another well produced video, almost there, maybe a new years day start up...or at least a January start. good luck....
Howdy Russel 🙌 Thank you for watching AND Commenting, you rock! 🤘😎
Thank you so much for the AOS explanation!
You are most welcome Hector 🙌 After all the confusion I went through with that thing, I felt it was more like a public service announcement 🤣😂 Thank you for watching 🤘😎
Awesome just in time for Christmas 🎄
No pressure 😅 Thank you for watching 🤘😎
I really enjoy your rebuild videos, inspirational too... looking forward to what comes next.
I really appreciate you taking the time to comment Robert 🙌. As you may witness, there is a mixed bag of videos coming up. There is a bunch of things that there was not time for during the rebuild, plus a possible next project arrived......Don't tell anyone 🤫 Thank you for watching 🤘😎
@@ManinaGarage awesome!!!!
Awesome brother! So cool to see it coming together!
Thank you Duderama! Still in disbelief 🤪 I go out there and look at it for no reason……… thank you for watching 🤘😎
I'm not sure how you did all of that without becoming aroused??? Seeing you carry all of that out without scraping the crap out of every one of your knuckles was like watching Porsche Porn. So, I watched it again, but only needed a few more minutes.
Well done mate.
Looks good can't wait to hear it start.
Cheers
This post confuses me 😂😅. Thank you for watching 🤘😎
Wait until you try and work on it with the engine actually in the car. It will all become clear😂
@@mikebell1961 aha!
Great video series for the flat 6ers. You make rebuilding a 996 engine look like fun - and that is not easy. Very well done.
Happy Monday M Wunder 🙌 Going into this I had no idea what to expect 🤓 Part of me is sad that it's finished....Thank you for watching 🤘😎
Great series, can't wait to see the start up.
Your the OG 🙌 Thank you for watching 🤘😎
Think this was my favourite video up to now finn. So satisfying seeing it go back together ❤
Merry Greetings Sir Pig Monkey 🙌 It was kinda surreal to realize that it was finished?? Thank you for watching 🤘😎
@@ManinaGarage Finished!? You're never finished my friend lol
Informative and entertaining as always. Well done! 🤘
Thank you for taking the time to watch Yogi! You have your hands full with your stable of german Automobiles 😅. I cant wait to see Peppers 3.6 all cleaned up and ready to rock, its interesting to see the small differences between the cars and the engines. You rock 🤘😎
I doff my cap once again Fearless Finn, you and your trusty companion Doubleyew Dee, are an inspiration to all us 911 owners.
Andrew!!!! How's the countryside treating you? Any snow yet?? I hope you and butch are staying warm 🥶 . Thank you for watching 🤘😎
@@ManinaGarage no snow yet but plenty of cold mornings and frost, I wish I had your sunshine and beaches! Although Doug does like his morning runs, I’m sure he could be persuaded to have a jog on the beach with Delta!!!
Merry Christmas to Man in a Garage, your family, friends and Delta, take care and I hope Santa brings you endless ignition and strokes of the six pistons (in the right order hopefully)
Brilliant 👍👍So my question is...do you think there is enough information for me to just follow your videos in order to pull mine apart, fix the cracked head and put it back together? If not, what other information resources do you recommend? I have the Bentley manual and have just got down to seeing my IMS bearing/flywheel removed.
Howdy 🤠, there is definitely enough information here to get your heads off and back on again, good luck 🍀 Thank you for watching 🤘😎
@@ManinaGarage thanks...it does seem very comprehensive 👍
Good Job ... Great Vid !!
I really appreciate your comment Space_114V 🥳 Thank you for watching 🤘😎
I always look forward to your videos you have taught me a lot about my engine.
You are most welcome, it's been an education. Thank you for watching 🤘😎
Well done can’t wait for the start up. Great detail in the video Finn. 👌
Thank you for taking the time to comment William 🙌 Fingers crossed that she comes to life 🤞🏻
@@ManinaGarage Finn is it possible with the cams removed to change the main guide rails without taking off the head?
Obviously you would have to remove some parts to get to the bolts.
Many Thanks
You can be proud of that build Finn, it looks great. Let’s get her running! Gently of course!
You are totally right about the run in period, I'm not sure of the parameters for that yet? I know its going to be hard to drive it "nice" for a while 😈. Thank you for watching 🤘😎
@@ManinaGarage hi, there are many different views regarding “running in” my take on it is,
I never used running in oil just the correct oil and changed at a couple hundred miles
Get it up to temp before working it over 3000 rpm
Vary the revs don’t use harsh revs but don’t just use low either
Keep a close eye on the temperatures and oil pressure definitely do not get it hot,
You shouldn’t need many miles to bed stuff in just need to settle the crank shells and new rings.
If alls well no knocks rattles and fluid leaks you should be all good.
I’ve built race engines both two and four strokes for bikes and only ever gave them two or three laps of run in, I’ve never blown one due not running in. “Loose” engines are fast engines. When you first run her up you will probably see some smoke coming off the engine due oil residue on parts this is normal so don’t panic, just keep an eye out for leaks. This is my take Porsche specialists ( I’m not ) may say different
I've just finished rebuilding my Audi S2 motor. The 5 pot 20v is rather easy in comparison to the flat 6. Looking forwards to your first start. That's always a fingers crossed moment 🤞
Hello Steven, I have heard that there is some similarity in the Variocam setup between the Audis and Porsches? Personally I have nothing to compare this engine with, I am certainly glad the piston circlip nightmare is behind me 😂🤣. Thank you for watching 🤘😎
Wow, I can't wait. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching all the videos. Well done and fingers crossed for the final stages.
Merry Greetings ejm 111, I really appreciate your comment, Thank you for watching 🤘😎
You may not be a mechanic (by day) but you sure do have an engineer's thought process
Aha! I was wondering what those voices were 🤪 Thank you for watching 🤘😎
Very good videos👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Howdy Enric 🤠 Wishing you an awesome Wednesday, Thank you for watching 🤘😎
Hope you have smaller hands than me for hooking that fuel cooler back up behind the A/C compressor! That was probably the most difficult part of the reinstall, for me.
How right you were Daniel 😅 . I ended up taking the throttle and intake distributer off. If there is a next time I would empty the feaon in advance and leave the compressor on the car🤓. Thank you for watching 🤘😎
👽 Finally watching! Massive thank you and congrats! 🎉🍾 And… I’m comment 69. 😂
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Hi, I’m doing similar work and need to buy a torque wrench for low settings. Can you tell me the lowest setting you have used for the 996 in the build? Thank you and regards from Dresden.
Greetings to Dresden 🙌 That is a very good question 🤓 This week had the lowest Torque setting so far, 6.5 Nm on the small connector for the Starter motor wiring. The highest torque setting was 80 Nm for the Assembly Bore Screw Plug in Episode 37. Good luck with your project, Thank you for watching 🤘😎
The transmission bolts I did today are 85Nm !
THE FINISH LINE IS IN SIGHT!!!
I'm keeping all my fingers and toes crossed, it does make holding a wrench more challenging, but I need all the help I can get 🤣😂 . Thank you for watching 🤘😎
Congrats i admire your bravery!
In hindsight it seems ignorance can look like bravery 🤣😂 Thank you for watching 🤘😎
Another awesome vid👍🏾
Naaaaaaate! Thank you Sir! I hope you and yours are keeping well 🙌
Did you say fifty weeks, hasn't seemed that long 🚗🚗 You made it all look too easy.
Fifty weeks does not seem right does it?? Tiny Garage Time Warp 😂🤣. Thank you for watching Don 🤘😎
I’m almost sad to see this end, but anyway excellent work.
Howdy Richard 🤠, I kinda feel the same way?? What the hell will I do with all my spare time?? 😂🤣 Thank you for watching 🤘😎
Congratulations! I hope the re-install goes smoothly and you are out driving that beauty before too long!
I really appreciate your comment Al 🙌 . Allegedly you can drive these things! 😂🤣 Thank you for watching 🤘😎
Great video again!
I appreciate that, thank you for watching 🤘😎
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@@ManinaGarage mate I'm so excited to hear this beast roaring to life. You have done an absolutely amazing job. Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to you and the family. 👍🍻🎄