great buy redo a full coolant bleed but with the car front DOWN ( stands in the back only ) you have air in the system that wont go away -put max coolant > warmup until thermostat open > open bleeder on the cap > let air out -go for a ride 5min > stop > open bleeder again -last coolant level its a known issue its a free fix if its works
986 Boxster owner here. The bumper off rad clean out is routine maintenance. Next time use a hose from behind to flush out debris. Also, can you show us any flood damage? If a module got wet that can cause issues.
@@Marin-i1v the debris meaning the leaves and gunk that ended up in the front rads, you can see it really really easily in the video. things get sucked into the rads when the cars running and over the years it backs up. not to mention the scoop looking rad intakes are kinda like leaf shovels.
Was looking forward to the second video on this car. Early 996's run particularly hot. The fan resistors will probably not work very properly anymore. Trigger highspeed fan with the aircon button helps. Or install a proper switch to have fans at 100% speed wen you want it. Other maintenance, low temp thermostat so the thermostat opens earlier, new waterpump (with plastic impeller). The earokit bumper in combination with the skirts is really nice, makes it a bit a 996 T. Looking for a aerobumper myself for mine. Early 996 (the .1's aren't really prone to bore scoring (MY 1997-early 2000 ones), the do crack heads sometimes, also ims failure is rare on these, since it is dual row).
Hector is gonna be running three Honda Civics with Spoon engines. On top of that, he just came into Harry’s and ordered three T66 turbos with NOS and a Motec system exhaust.
Nice new project, if you email Porsche in Germany since you have done work for them, they will gladly give you the info you need to get to the root of the overheating problem, a friend of mine who lives in Germany and did work for them back in the early 2000's had issues with a Porsche he bought used a year later about the IMS bearing and the local Porsche dealer wouldn't help him in any way and got the info from Porsche just from sending an email to the division he did the work for and they recommended exactly what he needed to hear, maybe you could get the same if need be, i think you'll solve it without that, i know they pressure test to find out if the head gasket is weak or leaking, look forward to the next video 👍cars in greast condition for its age
@@Kabodanki I see where you are coming from. I really do love 'em both. One is an inconspicuous characterfull sleeper while the other is affordable sports car perfection. The Porsche might be completely played out but that is because it is so bloody good! Wonderful two car garage if you ask me.
Great car! I did a manual overwrite for the cooling fans. Added a little switch in the interior so I can control the engine temp myself on hot days. Did also the cleaning of the radiators, GT3 low temp thermostat, GT3 water pump, but in traffic it still gets warm (no overheating). Engine is rebuilt 5.000km ago, so engine is fine. I guess its just how the 996 is designed.
Subbed! I'm a 991 owner but have an addiction to content about old busted 996s being brought back to their former glory. Yours is beautiful! Great wheels.
Change the water pump (they are considered a service item and ideally changed every 40k) and also install a low temperature thermostat. Then make sure you bleed the system properly, either with a vaccum tool or nose down & rear in the air method.
996 is my favorite 911 generation, and yours is stunning! Recent porsche owner myself, bought a 944 a few months ago. It also has some very finicky cooling issues. Going off the fact that this is a flood title, I would really dial in the electrical aspect. Could be a short somewhere and the cooling fans aren't running. I'd also check the temp sensor(s), as they could be giving false readings to both the gauges but also the ecm. Good luck! Can't wait to see where this goes.
Valve timing check and timing check at manual RPM numbers. Coolant hoses look small coming off the radiators. That and the distance they travel could be an issue. Blockage inside the cooling jacket of the head (lost socket). Bad head gaskets. Caked on piston tops. Caked on combustion chambers in the heads. Leak in the heater hoses or coolant hoses. I would replace all coolant hoses to get the system back new again, without doubt. The old original radiators. New radiators work best after 80000 miles. Water pump blocked or not working. Adding an aftermarket oil cooler and new oil pressure gauge would help out a lot. That center radiator sounds like insurance on such a great car. Research this stuff.
The coolant system is notoriously hard to bleed on these cars, maybe it's just not bled properly! Maybe the thermostat is faulty? I'd also recommend a head gasket tester from any car parts store - usually a blue liquid tank that turns yellow if there are any exhaust gasses in the cooling system. That's a pretty cheap and definitive way to find out if your cooling issues are caused by a head gasket or something else.
I worked alot in theede things and i couldnt agree more. Change the thermostat and bring the car to porsche to bleed the system. Most shops dont have the tools to bleed a 18l coolant system
Congrats on the car ooking forward to see what you do to yours. I just got a 996 myself last month. A bit of a money pit but it has 116k miles on it, still best car I have ever owned. Diving into replacing my failed AOS and weak starter next week. Keep up the great videos!
You know Willem not sure if you have one but a shop vac would be handy to have around to help vacuum that stuff out and really anything else you need to. I use one to vacuum out the car when cleaning.
I've been following your photography content for a few years now, and I also ended up buying a 996. You and I are about the same age and I got mine a couple years ago. Just now I was watching this and I thought I recognized your narration and as it turns out you were indeed who I thought you were, and I think it's super cool that I re-found your content because of this. I wish you good luck with the 996, I just crossed 160k miles on mine and it's still going strong. They can be reliable!
Hey i own a 996 ! Great car really !! I recomend the cooling kit ( its a third cooler in rhe middle on the front ) that will major help to get cooling temps down ! Also a low temp Thermostat !! Further you should get the oilpan that is thicker and gets 900ml more Oil in the Oil System !! There are many new mods that help those engines keep running save !! Look also up on the PCA vids with Jake Raby !! Very informativ on 996 issues !!! Cheers from Germany
You have moved into exotic land now, and I was reminded about what was once said to me...."exotic cars...exotics problems" I know you will figure it out....Quite the car.
Link for the resistors? I didn't see the link posted love the v70r and now a 996. I'm getting a 996 targa soon as well, so this was a very handy video!
I got a Boxster of this generation last year and so far it has been decently easy to work on and a joy to drive. I am having the same overheating issue as you so I'm excited to see what can be done to improve the situation.
Bought a 2001 C4 was doing the same thing. Took the bumper off and cleaned the debris like you did. Still just like you, ended up replacing the water pump, low temp gauge thermostat, radiator flush. Now stays around 180. Also my fans were doing the exact same thing. Before summer I'm just gonna replace the radiators also. Good luck, don't get worried but yous should start replas soon as possible.
Great camera work on this one. Your oil pressure looks a bit low also, possibly needs a new sender as i saw it was quite delayed when you started the engine in your garage. Coolant probably needs bleeding or worst case put a couple of new rads in, at the least they'll increase your cooling by 5-10% and might be all you need. I've got a silver manual 98, and I've done some similar mods to mine. Including a 3d printed gt3 console delete which changes the look of the interior
Great score! The next obvious step for the cooling issue will be to replace the thermostat, check the internal condition of the radiators and pipes, and vacuum bleed the system with the nose down. Good luck and congratulations!
If you have not checked yet, check the car with a scanner and see what is the actual temperature, the temps could be good, its just the gauge shows high. Mine coming close to the end of the 0 of 180 on a hot day, then the high speed fan would kick in. Plus I have 79C thermostat, 2 new radiators, new pump, new coolant with vacuum flush.
for me, there must be a block somewhere or a half closed thermostat. personally I don't believe in air in the system because there's a safety valve (at least in 2000s VAG cars) in the coolant bottle, if there is air, there would be more pressure than the normal and that pressure exit through that valve. bold choice I must say. love it!
Consider some tool upgrades: -Quick Jack -Better wire strippers - bigger compressor Also I would have protected those connections for the resistors better with heat shrink tubing, especially with their location. Good luck with the 996, great looking car…
Congrats, happy for you. Money pit or not, i kope to enjoy it as much as possible. Can’t wait to experience something like this in the future. Keep up the good work
Great work cleaning out those air ducts. Very satisfying. If the resistors didn’t cure the cooling issues, you should try and bleed the cooling system. Use new coolant (it probably needs it) and buy a vacuum bleeder if you don’t already have one. The flat six is notorious for retaining air and the vacuum bleeder is the only way. If that doesn’t help you need to check the Thermostate and the water pump. A good flush would also help. The car looks to be in excellent condition underneath. In Europe they look a lot different. 😅
I’m so here for this!!!! I have never owned a Volvo or Porsche I just love good auto content! The V70r brought me here and the stunning camera work kept me!
Just change the water pump and thermostat (get a low temp). Easy job and most consider it a preventative maintenance item. Get yourself a durametric to read codes and live data. My car runs hot in summer stop and go traffic, but as long as rad fans and engine compartment fan kicks on it’s no big deal. I couldn’t see, was your temp gauge light flashing?
First of all congratulations on obtaining your dream car at such a young age. Regarding the running hot issue I think draining the coolant and doing a vacuum assisted fill could possibly solve your issue. Another thing to check would be to verify the temperature gauge is accurate.
I thought of one more thing. Using a bore scope you can rent from an autoparts store. Would help inspecting the cylinder walls for debris from the flood. Stuck on the the rings or against the piston itself.
Not sure if you plan on addressing it in a future vid but I also have an aero kit 911 and they like to warm up in traffic and going slow up hills/mountains. I recommend a boxster S center radiator, the whole assembly can be had for less than $300 used and will go right in place. You just have to cut out the center vent on your bumper. LN engineering low temp thermostat is my next move but I’ve heard of the ecu throwing a trouble code for not getting up to temp, still might be worth a shot
My boxster S had the same issue with the radiator fans not coming on, but it took me forever to realize as the third radiator kept the car cool enough. Only discovered it while trying to diagnose an A/C issue. Consider adding a third radiator!
Nice new project car :) Try to drain out the old coolant and refill with a vacuum filler :) They are cheap and works wonders with removing all air from the system.
Loving the content! I love the Volvo content(recently purchased a Volvo 850 turbo with the manual swap), it was a great series. I cant wait for this Porsche series!!!.
Had similar issues with mine took forever to bleed out the air with all that length of hose. Also, pull your water pump and inspect/replace because the stock ones have plastic impellers and they literally disintegrate the blades and don't move enough coolant. FCP Euro sells a full pump and thermostat kit for under $300
Might need a new thermostat and water pump, they’re a pretty common wear point too. Porsche sells a new water pump with a metal impeller that’s well worth it (the old plastic ones can break and hurt your engine). And a new water pump might help the car regulate temp faster
There was someone in my area years ago with the exact same car and color and it always sounded amazing and I was totally mesmerized by it. He had a really nice spoiler. Idk if it was the Gt-3 spoiler or what exactly. Have a pic of it somewhere on my old flip phone. This was in 2009 I think.
all base Carreras (iow non GT3/turbo Mezger engine) 996/997s overheat driving prolonged on high revs. The M96 Carrera engines accelerates fine till redline, but at speed you need to gear to an easier rpm. I have a factory new complete engine 2021 stamped with reinforced block and heads for better cooling, but still driving "hard" the temp needle passes the last 0. But when driving at speed between 3 and 5000 rpm the engine keeps steady temp and oil pressure.
Thermostat, fluid flush using a pressurized bleeder. You may have an air lock or most likely bad thermostat. If you have lots of miles, do a new water pump while you’re in there.
I'm gonna say that you're water pump is missing a few fins. The plastic impellers disintegrate over time. Likely not pushing much water round the system. Greeting from a C4S owner in the UK.
I also have a 996 911 which had an overheating issue and it had bad fan resistors. Issue turned out to be a cracked head, so now getting an engine rebuild done. Hopefully yours isnt anything that serious.
idk if this will fix the issue but it could help. Do a coolant flush on the car and get a coolant system cleaner. it might help it run cleaner coolant throughout the car. and because it was a flood title check the radiator for any bad liquids that is trapped in there.
I think your car channel has become way more interesting than your photography channel. Although I have no clue about cars, I find it really fascinating. Also, how come, you build such good knowledge in such a short time? Really impressive. Additionally, I love the iPhone shooting style, it feels so much organic. Keep it up, Willem!
Amazing car find! I've always wanted one since I was a kid. But maybe I'll stick with Hondas and Mazdas after this. Seriously, congratulations on finding that car. I have full confidence you'll fix it, and it really doesn't look bad at all for that milage. Cheers! ✌
Nice car and nice scenery! Where did you start your journey from to LA? It is definitely much better without strips on the hood. Hope you can figure out what cause the overheating soon.
Check the thermostat and radiator. Usually on old cars, the thermostat will open slowly or partially and the radiator may have mud like gunk below the core.
It never passed the third white line and after you cleaned out the radiators it’s sitting right below it which is around 200-210. My C class also normally sits at about 200 which is slightly past the mid mark.
Replace the coolant, and use the proper Porsche stuff. :) Also use a pressure bleeder. They are an investment for sure. But it makes diagnosing the coolant issues so much easier.
Hi, cool video, lovely colour! I just bought a 911 996 aero myself and i was wondering if you know the brand/ model of your infotainment system? It looks nice, i’m looking voor one but don’t want t spent the enormous amount Porsche asks for their apple carplay unit. Thanks!
I would start with a coolant bleed becuase its the easiest and cheapest, but in my expeirence a delayed overheating has usually been due to a fualty radiator
Looks so much better without the dumb stripes lol. Love the 996, absolutely my favorite 911. Probably because it's 'our generation's' 911. 12:08 oh it's definitely louder than stock. I was already thinking that when you gave it some at 7:30.
great buy
redo a full coolant bleed but with the car front DOWN ( stands in the back only )
you have air in the system that wont go away
-put max coolant > warmup until thermostat open > open bleeder on the cap > let air out
-go for a ride 5min > stop > open bleeder again
-last coolant level
its a known issue
its a free fix if its works
It’s happening in the next episode! Thanks for all the tips!
@@wheelemverb nice, amazing project. im sure you ll fix the issue
Reminds me of Matt's Porsche GTR that took him aaaages to bleed the coolant on!
The system is self-bleeding, all air should be out after that drive back home. Broken thermostat I would guess.
@@KaldekBoch true
986 Boxster owner here. The bumper off rad clean out is routine maintenance. Next time use a hose from behind to flush out debris. Also, can you show us any flood damage? If a module got wet that can cause issues.
why would you do that? how would that be any debris? if the car stood for 20years id understand but its a closed system there is no debris
@@Marin-i1v the debris meaning the leaves and gunk that ended up in the front rads, you can see it really really easily in the video. things get sucked into the rads when the cars running and over the years it backs up. not to mention the scoop looking rad intakes are kinda like leaf shovels.
@@Marin-i1v did you watch the video?
@@podcastzachodni haha right? But we share the same front end so we’re forever entwined when viewed head on.
@@jimmybean2509 gotcha. i thought he meant debris inside the cooling system
Was looking forward to the second video on this car. Early 996's run particularly hot. The fan resistors will probably not work very properly anymore. Trigger highspeed fan with the aircon button helps. Or install a proper switch to have fans at 100% speed wen you want it.
Other maintenance, low temp thermostat so the thermostat opens earlier, new waterpump (with plastic impeller).
The earokit bumper in combination with the skirts is really nice, makes it a bit a 996 T. Looking for a aerobumper myself for mine.
Early 996 (the .1's aren't really prone to bore scoring (MY 1997-early 2000 ones), the do crack heads sometimes, also ims failure is rare on these, since it is dual row).
Congrats, bro! It’s always a great feeling when cars like these end up in the hands of people who appreciate them
Hector is gonna be running three Honda Civics with Spoon engines.
On top of that, he just came into Harry’s and ordered three T66 turbos with NOS and a Motec system exhaust.
Nice new project, if you email Porsche in Germany since you have done work for them, they will gladly give you the info you need to get to the root of the overheating problem, a friend of mine who lives in Germany and did work for them back in the early 2000's had issues with a Porsche he bought used a year later about the IMS bearing and the local Porsche dealer wouldn't help him in any way and got the info from Porsche just from sending an email to the division he did the work for and they recommended exactly what he needed to hear, maybe you could get the same if need be, i think you'll solve it without that, i know they pressure test to find out if the head gasket is weak or leaking, look forward to the next video 👍cars in greast condition for its age
the algorithm once again blessed me with someone fixing old exotics with 10$ parts in their garage, what a time to be alive
My man! Thank god for notifications. I love them Volvo's, and I love Porsches even more. Here for the ride!
I think the volvo has more personnality than this porsche
@@Kabodanki I see where you are coming from. I really do love 'em both. One is an inconspicuous characterfull sleeper while the other is affordable sports car perfection. The Porsche might be completely played out but that is because it is so bloody good! Wonderful two car garage if you ask me.
Watching the stripes come off was an instant sigh of relief. Congrats on your first 911!
bro the volvo was sick but this is just next level. 911 series is my favorite car. you are a legend
Great car! I did a manual overwrite for the cooling fans. Added a little switch in the interior so I can control the engine temp myself on hot days.
Did also the cleaning of the radiators, GT3 low temp thermostat, GT3 water pump, but in traffic it still gets warm (no overheating). Engine is rebuilt 5.000km ago, so engine is fine. I guess its just how the 996 is designed.
Subbed! I'm a 991 owner but have an addiction to content about old busted 996s being brought back to their former glory. Yours is beautiful! Great wheels.
Those are RUF petals!! That’s awesome to see id think they’d be quite rare
Change the water pump (they are considered a service item and ideally changed every 40k) and also install a low temperature thermostat. Then make sure you bleed the system properly, either with a vaccum tool or nose down & rear in the air method.
996 is my favorite 911 generation, and yours is stunning! Recent porsche owner myself, bought a 944 a few months ago. It also has some very finicky cooling issues. Going off the fact that this is a flood title, I would really dial in the electrical aspect. Could be a short somewhere and the cooling fans aren't running. I'd also check the temp sensor(s), as they could be giving false readings to both the gauges but also the ecm. Good luck! Can't wait to see where this goes.
Valve timing check and timing check at manual RPM numbers. Coolant hoses look small coming off the radiators. That and the distance they travel could be an issue. Blockage inside the cooling jacket of the head (lost socket). Bad head gaskets. Caked on piston tops. Caked on combustion chambers in the heads. Leak in the heater hoses or coolant hoses. I would replace all coolant hoses to get the system back new again, without doubt. The old original radiators. New radiators work best after 80000 miles. Water pump blocked or not working. Adding an aftermarket oil cooler and new oil pressure gauge would help out a lot. That center radiator sounds like insurance on such a great car. Research this stuff.
If the cooling system works properly, it absolutely will not need a centre radiator
The coolant system is notoriously hard to bleed on these cars, maybe it's just not bled properly! Maybe the thermostat is faulty? I'd also recommend a head gasket tester from any car parts store - usually a blue liquid tank that turns yellow if there are any exhaust gasses in the cooling system. That's a pretty cheap and definitive way to find out if your cooling issues are caused by a head gasket or something else.
I worked alot in theede things and i couldnt agree more. Change the thermostat and bring the car to porsche to bleed the system. Most shops dont have the tools to bleed a 18l coolant system
Take the thermostat out.
@@beueuehebedududhdhtelling people to go to the dealer for anything is idiotic.
@@llmasterllpyou sound idiotic.
Congrats on the car ooking forward to see what you do to yours. I just got a 996 myself last month. A bit of a money pit but it has 116k miles on it, still best car I have ever owned. Diving into replacing my failed AOS and weak starter next week. Keep up the great videos!
Good job doing your own work!
You know Willem not sure if you have one but a shop vac would be handy to have around to help vacuum that stuff out and really anything else you need to. I use one to vacuum out the car when cleaning.
I've been following your photography content for a few years now, and I also ended up buying a 996. You and I are about the same age and I got mine a couple years ago. Just now I was watching this and I thought I recognized your narration and as it turns out you were indeed who I thought you were, and I think it's super cool that I re-found your content because of this.
I wish you good luck with the 996, I just crossed 160k miles on mine and it's still going strong. They can be reliable!
Who wouldn’t fall in love with this car, so envious! Can’t wait to see you fix it up!!
"Aftermarket Pedals" *shows RUF pedals* this car is a GEM 😭 Dream 996.1. I think the Taco Spoiler will look amazing with the rest of the aerokit.
Hey i own a 996 ! Great car really !! I recomend the cooling kit ( its a third cooler in rhe middle on the front ) that will major help to get cooling temps down ! Also a low temp Thermostat !!
Further you should get the oilpan that is thicker and gets 900ml more Oil in the Oil System !! There are many new mods that help those engines keep running save !!
Look also up on the PCA vids with Jake Raby !!
Very informativ on 996 issues !!!
Cheers from Germany
You have moved into exotic land now, and I was reminded about what was once said to me...."exotic cars...exotics problems" I know you will figure it out....Quite the car.
Thank you so much for pronouncing Porsche correctly!
And honestly, how does a Porsche not have driving lights?!?
Link for the resistors? I didn't see the link posted love the v70r and now a 996. I'm getting a 996 targa soon as well, so this was a very handy video!
I got a Boxster of this generation last year and so far it has been decently easy to work on and a joy to drive. I am having the same overheating issue as you so I'm excited to see what can be done to improve the situation.
Great progress learning about this car. I am in the process of learning everything I can about my new to me 1999 C4.
Bought a 2001 C4 was doing the same thing. Took the bumper off and cleaned the debris like you did. Still just like you, ended up replacing the water pump, low temp gauge thermostat, radiator flush. Now stays around 180. Also my fans were doing the exact same thing. Before summer I'm just gonna replace the radiators also. Good luck, don't get worried but yous should start replas soon as possible.
Being both a Porsche and a Volvo owner and great fan of the brands, your channel is just amazing place to hang out and learn. THANKS a zillion!
Great camera work on this one. Your oil pressure looks a bit low also, possibly needs a new sender as i saw it was quite delayed when you started the engine in your garage. Coolant probably needs bleeding or worst case put a couple of new rads in, at the least they'll increase your cooling by 5-10% and might be all you need. I've got a silver manual 98, and I've done some similar mods to mine. Including a 3d printed gt3 console delete which changes the look of the interior
Full of envy! Great find, cant wait to see more of it.
Great score! The next obvious step for the cooling issue will be to replace the thermostat, check the internal condition of the radiators and pipes, and vacuum bleed the system with the nose down. Good luck and congratulations!
The fan issue is the resistors for the cooling fans. You can replace them with OEM parts from Porsche. Not too expensive. I did it on mine.
If you have not checked yet, check the car with a scanner and see what is the actual temperature, the temps could be good, its just the gauge shows high. Mine coming close to the end of the 0 of 180 on a hot day, then the high speed fan would kick in. Plus I have 79C thermostat, 2 new radiators, new pump, new coolant with vacuum flush.
Congrats to your really nice old 911. Im sure You will get this cooling issue solved. Im a big fan of your videoes. Keep them coming..
for me, there must be a block somewhere or a half closed thermostat. personally I don't believe in air in the system because there's a safety valve (at least in 2000s VAG cars) in the coolant bottle, if there is air, there would be more pressure than the normal and that pressure exit through that valve. bold choice I must say. love it!
Consider some tool upgrades:
-Quick Jack
-Better wire strippers
- bigger compressor
Also I would have protected those connections for the resistors better with heat shrink tubing, especially with their location.
Good luck with the 996, great looking car…
Congrats, happy for you. Money pit or not, i kope to enjoy it as much as possible.
Can’t wait to experience something like this in the future.
Keep up the good work
Amazing new project! Looking forward to see the fixes! And beautiful Porsche you got there!!
Great work cleaning out those air ducts. Very satisfying. If the resistors didn’t cure the cooling issues, you should try and bleed the cooling system. Use new coolant (it probably needs it) and buy a vacuum bleeder if you don’t already have one. The flat six is notorious for retaining air and the vacuum bleeder is the only way. If that doesn’t help you need to check the Thermostate and the water pump. A good flush would also help. The car looks to be in excellent condition underneath. In Europe they look a lot different. 😅
I’m so here for this!!!! I have never owned a Volvo or Porsche I just love good auto content! The V70r brought me here and the stunning camera work kept me!
Just change the water pump and thermostat (get a low temp). Easy job and most consider it a preventative maintenance item. Get yourself a durametric to read codes and live data. My car runs hot in summer stop and go traffic, but as long as rad fans and engine compartment fan kicks on it’s no big deal. I couldn’t see, was your temp gauge light flashing?
Geta= a low temp thermostat and new water pump added. The 3.4 are prone to this issue and you can crack the block with too much heat.
This video just made 996 prices go up! Great purchase, awesome video! Congrats 🎉
First of all congratulations on obtaining your dream car at such a young age. Regarding the running hot issue I think draining the coolant and doing a vacuum assisted fill could possibly solve your issue. Another thing to check would be to verify the temperature gauge is accurate.
I thought of one more thing. Using a bore scope you can rent from an autoparts store. Would help inspecting the cylinder walls for debris from the flood. Stuck on the the rings or against the piston itself.
Beautiful! Fav porsche other than the 9997, can't wait to see what else you do with it
i love the aerokit front bumper/sideskirts, looks so clean without the wing
Idk I think the wing has gotta get added at some point 👀
@@wheelemverb yes do it, can’t go wrong with it. taco wing is a classic
Not sure if you plan on addressing it in a future vid but I also have an aero kit 911 and they like to warm up in traffic and going slow up hills/mountains. I recommend a boxster S center radiator, the whole assembly can be had for less than $300 used and will go right in place. You just have to cut out the center vent on your bumper. LN engineering low temp thermostat is my next move but I’ve heard of the ecu throwing a trouble code for not getting up to temp, still might be worth a shot
Man I wish I lived close to you - a chill dude that loves cars and fixing them.
My boxster S had the same issue with the radiator fans not coming on, but it took me forever to realize as the third radiator kept the car cool enough. Only discovered it while trying to diagnose an A/C issue. Consider adding a third radiator!
cool project. my first porsche was a 996 c4s. you should cut the oil filter apart to check for metal flakes.
man, I'm so happy to see such progress in your channel. That 911 is lovely!
Nice new project car :) Try to drain out the old coolant and refill with a vacuum filler :) They are cheap and works wonders with removing all air from the system.
Vacuum fill is the only way!
Loving the content! I love the Volvo content(recently purchased a Volvo 850 turbo with the manual swap), it was a great series. I cant wait for this Porsche series!!!.
Had similar issues with mine took forever to bleed out the air with all that length of hose. Also, pull your water pump and inspect/replace because the stock ones have plastic impellers and they literally disintegrate the blades and don't move enough coolant. FCP Euro sells a full pump and thermostat kit for under $300
They can also come unglued from their spindle too with the impeller intact
@robtminnicanfu LoL I didn't know that. the bearing in mine let go and it puked iits guts all over haha
Might need a new thermostat and water pump, they’re a pretty common wear point too. Porsche sells a new water pump with a metal impeller that’s well worth it (the old plastic ones can break and hurt your engine). And a new water pump might help the car regulate temp faster
There was someone in my area years ago with the exact same car and color and it always sounded amazing and I was totally mesmerized by it. He had a really nice spoiler. Idk if it was the Gt-3 spoiler or what exactly. Have a pic of it somewhere on my old flip phone. This was in 2009 I think.
all base Carreras (iow non GT3/turbo Mezger engine) 996/997s overheat driving prolonged on high revs. The M96 Carrera engines accelerates fine till redline, but at speed you need to gear to an easier rpm. I have a factory new complete engine 2021 stamped with reinforced block and heads for better cooling, but still driving "hard" the temp needle passes the last 0. But when driving at speed between 3 and 5000 rpm the engine keeps steady temp and oil pressure.
Great video and you got the skills to fix this! I noticed the oil pressure sits low, only 0.5 bar at idle!?
This channel is a whole vibe. Love watching
This 911 series is my favorite car! Beauti... Only one thing a bit weird is the body kit. Cant wait for the next episode.
Thermostat, fluid flush using a pressurized bleeder. You may have an air lock or most likely bad thermostat. If you have lots of miles, do a new water pump while you’re in there.
I'm gonna say that you're water pump is missing a few fins. The plastic impellers disintegrate over time. Likely not pushing much water round the system. Greeting from a C4S owner in the UK.
I also have a 996 911 which had an overheating issue and it had bad fan resistors. Issue turned out to be a cracked head, so now getting an engine rebuild done. Hopefully yours isnt anything that serious.
idk if this will fix the issue but it could help. Do a coolant flush on the car and get a coolant system cleaner. it might help it run cleaner coolant throughout the car. and because it was a flood title check the radiator for any bad liquids that is trapped in there.
I think your car channel has become way more interesting than your photography channel. Although I have no clue about cars, I find it really fascinating. Also, how come, you build such good knowledge in such a short time? Really impressive. Additionally, I love the iPhone shooting style, it feels so much organic. Keep it up, Willem!
Amazing car find! I've always wanted one since I was a kid. But maybe I'll stick with Hondas and Mazdas after this. Seriously, congratulations on finding that car. I have full confidence you'll fix it, and it really doesn't look bad at all for that milage. Cheers! ✌
Nice car and nice scenery! Where did you start your journey from to LA? It is definitely much better without strips on the hood. Hope you can figure out what cause the overheating soon.
It’s just air in the system, had the same problem with 981 Boxtser. Drain the whole system, raise the rear of the car then vacuum refill the system
Looking forward to your journey as I have also bought a 996.
Nice vid as always. You are truly living my Volvo/porsche dream rn
can't wait for you next episodes.. love your content
Check the thermostat and radiator. Usually on old cars, the thermostat will open slowly or partially and the radiator may have mud like gunk below the core.
It never passed the third white line and after you cleaned out the radiators it’s sitting right below it which is around 200-210. My C class also normally sits at about 200 which is slightly past the mid mark.
Love the videos William! Keep it up! Beautiful car, hope you can get it sorted soon!
love your content man, glad to see a new project
I went from S60r to a 992 Carrera . I’m heading to fcp euro meet on Sunday in Torrance at the Robinson Helicopter h.q.
Just change the water pump and thermostat (get a low temp). Easy job and most consider it a preventative maintenance item.
Congrats on the 996! Great content! What's with the slicks in the corner of the garage?? :)))))))
Replace the coolant, and use the proper Porsche stuff. :) Also use a pressure bleeder. They are an investment for sure. But it makes diagnosing the coolant issues so much easier.
Great vid and fix fellow Porsche owner. Would you please share the part you used to replace the resistors?
Congratulations on your new Porsche!!!
love your videos !! and great purchase!
Love to see where this channel is headed
Hi, cool video, lovely colour! I just bought a 911 996 aero myself and i was wondering if you know the brand/ model of your infotainment system? It looks nice, i’m looking voor one but don’t want t spent the enormous amount Porsche asks for their apple carplay unit. Thanks!
Hallo gratings from far Slovakia.I looking forward to new europian car series.By the way good choice Porsche is Porsche.
I wish you the best my man.
Homie is living my dream - proud of you man!
you should take the fabspeed exuast out, clean it and polish it, give the rusty parts a heat resistant paint jobb in silver
I would start with a coolant bleed becuase its the easiest and cheapest, but in my expeirence a delayed overheating has usually been due to a fualty radiator
Looks so much better without the dumb stripes lol.
Love the 996, absolutely my favorite 911. Probably because it's 'our generation's' 911.
12:08 oh it's definitely louder than stock. I was already thinking that when you gave it some at 7:30.
been waiting for this one since you dropped the main channel video - congrats and welcome to the 996 gang!!
I didn’t even know he had another channel until you said this. Makes a lot of sense now why the production quality is so good 😂
Didn't know you had a car channel! Love your film photography content bro such a good find on that 911
Also, buy a larger/ upgraded thermostat.
Cracked heads happen when the engine gets too warm.
This reminds me about NFS Porsche 2000. This car was the newest 911 in the game.
congrats dude loved watching this
Thanks man!
I’m had work so I can’t watch right now but I’m just excited to see this upload😭
Great video. Great editing. Great car.