The Porsche 911's Secret Foam Party 🎉
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ย. 2023
- 👋 Hey Yogi's Garage fam! Welcome back to another episode where things get a little...foamy. 🛁
🤔 Ever sat in your 996 Porsche 911 and wondered why it feels like you're in the Sahara Desert when you've set the AC to "Antarctica"? Or maybe you've heard some strange noises that make you question whether there's a tiny gremlin living in your dashboard?
🔧 Well, today, we're diving deep into the mysterious world of blend doors, those magical flaps responsible for your comfort-or in our case, discomfort. And we've got a foam party going on in there! Yep, you heard it right. We're not just talking about a clogged vent; we're talking about a vent that's decided to throw its own foam fiesta.
👨🔧 I'll guide you through the hilarious ordeal of discovering and diagnosing the foam invasion happening right in my driver's side air vent. Buckle up, because it's going to be a foamy ride!
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Yogi - wishing you and Yogi Mama the best! Make sure you let her know that all of your viewers are thinking about her and sending best wishes.
Thanks and will do! She reads these too.
Thank you for making a mundane repair entertaining. Wishing you all the best
Thanks for the kind words and warm wishes. Yogi-mama says hi!
Hello Yogi, thank you for the great video. I will use this to help me fix my foam issues on my 911. Please give your wife a HUGE hug
I had this problem on my 986 Boxster. I just did the repair through the dash, not the front trunk. I might have missed one of the doors this way, but it was way easier and stopped the foam coming through the vents and made the heat and AC function better.
Yeah you’ll miss one of the doors that directs the airflow. Not a big, big deal but while you’re in there you’re better off doing both. 🤷🏼♂️
Cheers Yogi, have this exact problem on my 996 and had been wondering what the deal was. What's worse is when the foam starts to burn and smoke and you get to inhale it while driving.
Wow, luckily I caught it because the Turbo still had a complete covering. Thanks for watching!!
I assume it's foam that's melting against the heat exchanger, not sure, but with your video I'll tackle this soon and see the demons.
Also, my wishes to your wife, I was sorry to hear that update. Cancer sucks.
Nice work! You are right, good for another 20 years... Good man, take care of family first, we can wait. Our prayers to you both for peace and healing.
Thanks Paul. All the best
Best wishes to Yogi Mama.
About to do this in Red. Great work as always!
That's the Bose stereo subwoofer location in my 2002 targa. The sub housing and sub are custom-made to use the same location.
Interesting and good to know. The door speakers are also housed in fiber glass. Thanks for watching!
Nice job!
Sending good vibes to your family and wife.
Thank you from both of us!
Great video. I have never checked this on any of my 3 Porsches.
You’ll know when it’s time.
Great video Yogi - this job looks painful! As mentioned the C2 should also have the foam cover under the dash. Hope your wife gets well soon.
Thanks and thanks for watching!
Did this on a 986 I had, no worries, just fiddly and nerve wracking cutting but once started cutting all was good.
Indeed. And some scratches on the hands.
@@YogisGarage yes, you got that right 👍
Yes, the Carrera should have had the same foam under the glovebox.
Honestly, it’s kinda of janky. I’m betting the 997s did something better.
Wow what a job. My 997.1 turbo has blown that black sticky foam stuff out the vents over time but my heater still blows hot and my A/C still blows ice cold. Why does it still work if foam has been blown out. Hopefully I don’t have to replace this foam thing? Thx and hope you and your wife are doing better. Love the terracotta I had the same on my 996 turbo
It’s Boxster Red actually but thanks! There are two doors. One for directional control (vent up or vent floor) and the other is a blend door for mixing the air together to temp. The foam is on both sides of the door so it’s possible that one side is still intact. Either way, it’s only a matter of time. Good luck!
thanks for the video. Is it the same method for 997 models?
Yes. At least for the 997.1. Not 100% sure on the .2
did you have to bleed the coolant to remove air after disconnecting the heater lines? All the best to your wife and family!
Thanks for the warm wishes! No bleeding necessary as long as you didn’t lose a ton of coolant.
I'm a firm advocate of many of these stories of Porsche faults being midwife's tales. But....my car has revently started suffering from fluff everywhere in the cabin..... 😮
Yup the time has come.
I think this video convinced me to sell the car.
😂 It’s a PITA but not worth selling over. ✌🏼
This is a Porsche 911, not a Lada Niva. Why didn't you just take the HVAC out on the table and fix it? there are three flaps in HVAC. I'm not a mechanic and I did it without any problem. I no longer have the risk of eye injury from flying and sticky foam.
Why would I do that? It would require pulling the entire dash! Too risky with unique red interior and brittle plastic. This method isn’t hard and works just as well.