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Alberto B.
United States
Приєднався 20 жов 2010
DIY and adventures.
Відео
Good smoke?
Переглядів 6916 годин тому
Checking for leaks with a homemade DIY smoke machine. Click link below to learn how to make your own: ua-cam.com/video/9_k6w0PkCOg/v-deo.htmlsi=Ql3Tb4WlkSylZY6N
Beating on a Porsche 911!
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Driving three generations of Porsche 911 hard like they were meant to be driven! @epidemicsound @PorscheClubofAmerica @Porsche
1st oil change on my Porsche 911 in 4 years!!!
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1st oil change on my Porsche 911 in 4 years!!!
Porsche 911 F1 Mount and Insert
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Function-First transmission mount installation, full road test, and review of F1 mounts and trans insert working together. www.function-first.com/ @FunctionFactoryPerformance
Porsche 911 Semi Solid Mount's comparison
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RSS versus F1 mounts. Which is better and why? Install and review. @roadsportsupply @FunctionFactoryPerformance @epidemicsound ua-cam.com/video/1CQi7mt0FR0/v-deo.htmlsi=tkgUTfdYQ9dG12cq roadsportsupply.com/624-rss-performance-engine-mounts/ www.function-first.com/products/engine-mount-upgrade-v2?variant=42772272611481
Mexico 🇲🇽 in 2 minutes
Переглядів 2028 днів тому
1 week in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 🇲🇽 in 2 minutes. Credit: Music Dance Monkey remix by Tones an I and produced and mixed by Konstantin Kersting @tonesandi @konstantinkersting7542 @tiktok
Porsche 911 Bumperette Delete DIY
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How to remove Porsche 911 (997.2) squarish bumper extensions and swapping motor mounts for troubleshooting. @CypherVehicleDesign @epidemicsound @SunsetPorschePortland @PorscheClubofAmerica @roadsportsupply @Oakley cyphervehicledesign.com/collections/bumperette www.epidemicsound.com/music/featured/ www.porschebeaverton.com/ roadsportsupply.com/624-rss-performance-engine-mounts/ www.oakley.com/ M...
Porsche 911 CEL
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I finally got the dreaded Porsche 911 Check Engine Light! See what steps I took. @icarsoftfrance @CypherVehicleDesign @Porsche cyphervehicledesign.com/ www.icarsoft.com/ www.apple.com/ www.porsche.com/usa/
Porsche 911 Throttle Body DIY
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Replacing throttle body on Porsche 911 C4S and update on transmission tool. @fcpeuro @epidemicsound @PorscheClubofAmerica @Porsche
Happy 4th of July
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A quick little update on Porsche 911 and VW Passat Timing cover gasket and seal.
I hate my VW!
Переглядів 706Місяць тому
Replacing water pump and heater core and Porsche updates. Thanks to @DaGamerDude97 for the SpongeBob clips always!
Is my Porsche transmission mount broken?
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Is my Porsche transmission mount broken?
VW Passat B6 cv axle replacement DIY
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VW Passat B6 cv axle replacement DIY
Function First Transmission Mount Insert DIY
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Function First Transmission Mount Insert DIY
I hope that with the new O2 sensors your issue will be solved!🤞
Have you checked the line that connects to the airbox?
@@akbarhussain8394 yes, no leaks.
Thanks for this video, and your DIY smoke machine.👍 I am sorry for you to have this kind of faulty messages, I have no idea of what is wrong with cylinders 1 and 2🤔! I hope you will solved that clue soon without needing to burglarize a bank! 😉🤞
Sorry to see you have trouble with the car. It seems your DME is trying to compensate by adding more fuel. Or the DME is doing the right thing in which case it could be faulty injectors. Since it’s on both banks, is it likely that injectors would be faulty on both banks… probably not. But it could still be worth checking. Or maybe injectors clocked up by carbon deposits so that they don’t atomize fuel properly. I would imagine that would give you a rich running error. If not related to injectors, it must be DME reading a signal and trying to compensate by trimming the fuel. Mass airflow sensor would be a likely place to look, even though you have changed it. As mentioned if the O2 sensors give false readings the DME would try to compensate. Or it could be that the O2 sensors are reading rich but the car is actually running fine. You mentioned that the car runs ok after Home Depot visit, could it be that it is actually running ok with correct air / fuel mixture but the fault code is coming from a faulty sensor. Apologies if this isn’t a complete “this is the problem” post, just applying some logic to the problem and giving you ideas. Good luck finding the root cause. Oh and btw, thanks for some good Porsche content, keep it up 👍
@@jrgenfalkbll4188 I appreciate all the feedback. I am leaning towards oxygen sensors because that’s the only other thing in the system that I did touch and twist cables to get on and off. I am just surprised that I don’t have an O2 sensor fault? One way or another I’m gonna figure this out and let you know in another video. Thanks for watching.
Check the o2 sensors off the cat :)
@@rwdconnor I have 2 per cat. Up stream and down stream. Which do you think?
@@Alberto1B i would say up stream, might be worth changing all 4 tho. I dont think theyre expensive/tough to replace
Excellent! 👍 Thanks for sharing this video.😊 I love 993 too!😋
Awesome!
Man I miss those PNW roads and views….
I intentionally kept the video short for UA-cam but I had 5 hours of driving like that recorded. At one point all 3 of us passed a cop at over 1xx mph, and he never turned around.
Hi Alberto, do you mind if I ask what make your floor jacks are? Look really handy. Thanks
Thanks. I use QJ 5000TL short wheel base because I use them mostly on my Porsche 911. You can buy extensions or longer wheel base also. www.quickjack.com/car-lifts/5000tl/
Hi Alberto! The oil change is very easy and very cheap on ours 997.2👍, so I do it every year (3 times already) and I let it drain the time to change the filters (oil, cabine and every 2 years air) that means 20 to 30 minutes. And I inspect the old oil filter to check for metallic 😱 debris but it is always perfect.🤞 I also put 5w40 but maybe next time I will put Mobil 1 5w50.😉 Thanks for your video.👍
I am surprised you paid to get your oil changed all these years. Oil and filter change in a 997.2 is one of the easy DIY jobs.
@@ottawadesi I know right 😂
I enjoyed the “how to” tips and seeing the car’s mechanical components that I would likely never see or repair on my own 997.2 C4S coupe. I appreciate the honesty at the end where you said if an owner wants (paraphrasing) best comfort (e.g. me) stay with OEM mounts. But I can see where a driver who puts a priority on performance would sacrifice some comfort, more vibe. And your video helps explain how to go back and fourth if desired between the various options.
@@robpenna3994 I am glad you liked it. It is very challenging trying to articulate things like vibration and noises. Exhaust is another thing that doesn’t sound the same in video as it does in real life.
NVH was shocking when I did this for tranny incert, had to take them out. Was ok in a Cayman but a 911 was horrible.
Thanks Alberto for your very precise analysis! 👍 I have changed my engine mounts for OEM, 2 years ago and everything is perfect for me.👍 But I note for later, that the change of the transmission mount can be an improvement! 😉
@@ericvidal2885 if it is perfect, do not change anything! The transmission,mount insert does give you better performance but be mentally prepared for more vibrations. Vibration improves dramatically over break in time but never go away completely.
Alberto Thank you so much for putting together this video of the quick jack in action. I as well own a P car 997.1 cab and was crapping my pants before i took a chance using the QJ 7TL. My big concern was the rear engine and whether the weight imbalance would create an issue. I'm good to go to change the brakes, plugs and install studs (get rid og the bolts to hold tires on). Portland is not that far from Ottawa, Canada, How about a drive! 🚓🚓 LOL! Cheers Noël
@@noellatour4820 I trust QJ with almost any job. Only time I don’t use them is when I rent lift space because it is easier and faster than using QJ. I use to live in Seattle and would visit Vancouver, Whistler, and Victoria all the time. Drive to Ottawa, Canada 🇨🇦 🤔
Welcome back Alberto
So are your factory ones shot? Or did you just upgrade them? I'll buy those OEM ones if they are still good.
@@ryanm9546 they are almost shot. One is worse than the other. You could tell because the tail pipes start sagging and you hear extra base from engine at idle. Also downshifts start getting more harsh.
No worries, love how it feels and it took care of some of the play in the shifter.
Thanks for this recapitulate of your idle problems on your 997. I hope it is solved.🤞 For the « clic » on your transmission: did you already changed oil of your PDK? I have had this kind of noise plus a surge when passing to D then I asked a dealer to change my PDK oil as it was 120 000 km (75 000 miles) and it is now perfect. 😉
@@ericvidal2885 I had the PDK serviced twice 40k miles ago. I will do it again soon since I have 75k miles on it now.
I just check my PDK, no noise when passing from N to D! 😉
Looks like it was a good time!
It was an amazing time! Definitely going back!
Motor mounts make a nice difference. Definitely can feel the motor vibrations a little. Gives the car a unique and raw feeling. I use the WEVO motor mounts on my 997 Turbo.
@@calspeed1 Thanks for watching. I have heard WEVO are very good. I may get the Turbo one day but I already drive faster than I should 😆
My 2017 991.2 doesn't have them either.
@@MVO66 I think they stopped with 997.2. I think 991 and newer have euro style bumpers
Ball joint nuts 60 nm control arm bolts 16 mm are 50nm +90 bolt 18 mm 70nm +90 and front one 18 its 70nm +180 and are one time use bolts need to be replaced tie rod nut tight 100 nm lose 180 degrees and retighten 100nm
@@bikerboy6985 Thank you
Just had the cam position sensor replaced on Bank 1- @67k miles - same intermittent code, decided to replace it when I had the exhaust off Alberto- I see you still have the OEM mounts in, are you enjoying the ride comfort better with them? Or doing more road trips? I have RSS mounts. I do appreciate the directness of the semisolid mounts and better shifting feel (6mt) but as I’ve been driving the car more often around town, I find myself wanting less NVH and looking for more comfort
@@MrJaehankim Thanks for watching. All my codes cleared and have not returned. I had a bad vacuum changeover valve connected to air box and fuses out of order. Once I figured that out it runs fine now. I swap back and forth with OEM and RSS. I love the comfort of the OEM but also love the directness and smooth shifting of the RSS mounts but like you not a fan of NVH at idle. I currently have RSS mounts on again 😆. I am going to try Function First Mounts soon. I will make an initial review video and then another one a month later.
@@Alberto1B thinking of the same FF mounts…! Looking forward to your review , hoping it’s the happy medium we’re looking for
Congratulations Alberto, your 997.2 is now an European car like mine!😉🤣 Do you think that changing your throttle body is what solved your self rave issue? Thanks for your answer.
@@ericvidal2885 thanks for watching. Throttle body did nothing. The tiny play in my old throttle body had no effect. New throttle body feels identical. Motor mounts helped a little. It could be possible that I have just been using bad fuel. I usually fill up at the same place. I will try a different location for the next few fill ups and see.
Thanks Alberto for your answer. 👍 Just to be sure I gonna check the play in my throttle body…🤞and I keep an eye on it…
I check my throttle body, I have the same play as you. But I don’t have any rave anymore!🤞
That looks really nice Alberto.
@@davidrsierra9335 Gracias
I'm ordering the RSS mounts and then going to your garage, hopefully they will take the slop out of my 6 speed.
@@davidrsierra9335 It will take out slop but increase idle vibes. Come drive my car tomorrow
Is the car lowered? Any rub?
@@docloco86 currently sitting on OEM suspension with PASM. 10mm lower than base model. At different times I did have it lowered with H&R Springs another 10mm. No rubbing at all with spacers and lowered. The profile picture on my homepage is lowered with H&R Springs.
You have spacers on your wheels?
Yes, 15mm on rear with 19x11" wheel with 51 offset and 5mm front with 19x8.5" wheel 57 offset. Later I changed to clear stone guards! Thanks for watching.
Not sure how the transmission mount is installed and what all is required but couldn’t you just use the one home in the center that the bolt fits thru?
@@K1dPhresh1 PDK and Manual have same mount. Can’t use center hole because removal/install tool blocks center hole
@@K1dPhresh1 we will get it sorted out 👍🏼
Thanks for your video, I am waiting for the result of the adaptation of the ECU after the throttle body change…🤞I hope it will solve your issue.😉
I do agree with you👍, I changed the timing belt on my Golf 7 tsi…it was horrible even with the engine mount out. Now I have to change the front chocks absorbers on this car…I hope il won’t be a nightmare. 🤞Thanks for your video.😉
Thanks
What a Guy, just bought a Porsche 997.2 2010 manual with Apple car play and the music bluetoothing from my phone was terrible. Found this on You Tube and you explained the solution perfectly. Took my laptop to the car watched your vid and sorted the problem out streight away. the music is now as clear as a bell. Thank-You 🤗👍
A shadetree after my own heart...that mount was surely not important anyway...weight savings!
I was fresh out of college, had just started my first "real" job and was not sure whether to buy an 87 GTI or the same year CRX si. I went to the local Honda dealership but the salesman was at lunch or somesuch. So while I was waiting for the salesman to return, I wandered across the street to the VW dealership, who had TONS of salesmen just sitting around. As fate happens, I let my impatience get the better of me and bought the GTI. One of the biggest mistakes I've ever made. What a worthless lump of poorly manufactured dog feces. Oh, how I wish I had waited for the Honda salesman to return. I'll never, ever, under any circumstances, buy a VW/Audi/Porsche product ever again.
Never say never my friend 😂 CRX is a little badass too. I had a girlfriend in high school that had one and I loved that thing
Do the plenum too 😊
Thanks for this information about the play in the throttle body! 👍 waiting for your DIY.😉
I had a 2012 GTI (biggest piece of junk I ever owned!) and I replaced 4 of those stupid water pumps along with 4 sets of injectors, three intake manifolds, high pressure fuel pump and countless EGR assemblies. Complete German junk. After the GTI, I was one and done with VW.
Sorry to hear that. Ironically my parents bought the sedan version of our Passat and had nothing but issues like you, they drove Honda for a while then came back to German cars 😂
Having worked on these cars for years, if you're replacing multiple of these, you probably have an oil leak that is eating the o-ring seal. If your GTI was junk, either you're a poor mechanic or a bad owner. These cars have their quirks, no doubt, but they're great cars.
You say "not often" but its twice now in 150,000 miles? That's pretty often. Bet that big aluminum chunk aint cheap. Edit: I've toyed with the idea of buying something German again. Your video taught me the error of my ways... thanks.
@@quademasters249 😂 you got a point! The Porsche is way easier to do maintenance and more reliable.
WTF are you going on about? I just tossed my 65K mile Lexus that needed a new differential, seat belt assy, and had a unsolvable wiring issue causing the car to die out in the middle of driving. Every single car out there is going to have some kind of maintenance issue, probably a handful in 150K miles. You could drive 20K miles a year and deal with this every 7-8 years. That's pretty good.
@@tv321123 Not sure what you mean but thanks for watching the video. Honestly, I have neglected maintenance on the VW so I am now playing catch up. I will make an update video later this week.
@@tv321123 What year was it? These days Lexus is no better than Toyota and Toyota isn't as good as they once were. You also need to distinguish between incompetent dealer techs and a real problem. Your description has me itching to try to fix it. I wonder if the diff was really bad or they were just rooking you? I have two high mileage Honda's here. Both > 220,000 miles. One's never had a water pump. The other gets a water pump with each timing belt change. The pump and belt kit is $200. Sure things break. They just break sooner on Euro cars. You then have nightmare jobs like this one to replace parts. Did you notice he did the water pump and leaking oil cooler?
@@quademasters249 It was a 16 I got as a left over in 17. I worked parts/service in the auto industry for a decade, so I'm not a soccer mom that is taking their word for it lol. I worked at two Honda dealers for a decade and saw Honda go to Sht with the change from NA to turbos, and CVTs (not that they could make a automatic that did not suck anyway) The differential was indeed bungled, A loud band and shudder one day driving down the street & my AWD IS was RWD after that. And the wiring issue was a mess, The dealer was the only people willing to touch the car, no independent shop wanted to touch it. And I even went back to the shot on the second dealer to inspect their work. They were doing everything I would have done trying to diagnose the issue. Me and my friend tried going through the entire CAN bus one night with some beers. No luck at all even finding the cause. Changed the throttle body as that was the main code thrown that cased the car to lose power and throw a bunch of other codes. No luck.
Thanks Alberto for this video! 👍 I do agree, I don’t like working on my VW Golf’s, I prefer working on my 997.2!😉 I waiting for your next DIY about the throttle body and the transmission mounts for the Porsche…
@@ericvidal2885 posting a short with the parts today
Just did the inserts and flex disk a couple of months ago. I muddled my way through it. I have a 6 speed 996 C4S with 80k miles. My flex disk was pretty bad. Do you know if the middle transmission mount can be changed st the bellows? I could not find a part number.
I don’t know if the forward mount can be changed. I was thinking the same thing. If I find out, I will let you know. Thanks for watching
When i bought mine it was doing the same at cold star warm up . Give it time .in my case car was sat for very long time now it's perfect Good luck.
I bought my car 4 years ago
Good visual on how the transmission mount works.
I was surprised how flexible it was.
What indicated it is broken? I have Cantrell 85 durometer in a 911 turbo. It transformed the feeling of the car from loose to ultra firm all around
Previous to replacing the flex disc (Guibo) I had clunky hard shifts sometimes. I then installed Function First inserts and replaced flex disc but I realized I did not perform a proper inspection of the mount so I wanted to do that in this video. It shifts and drives great now.
@@Alberto1B awesome upgrade
Wonderful Porsche. I don't know if it's manual or automatic but, while you're carrying out this millimetric manoeuvre, I presume that you didn't do it wearing flip-flops, but barefoot: in this way you don't risk in any way your feet slipping on the pedals, as can happen with flip flops. This might be a trivial comment, but it happened to me.
😆 Thank you. It is a PDK dual clutch.
Hi Alberto, I have also this variations on mine (witch is 88800 mls). 😡 I was thinking about something from the sparks 🤯 but I am gonna check my throttle body too! Thanks. For the play maybe you can check the two smalls screws on the middle of the flap??? We never know?! I am interested if it is solved after the change the full throttle body!🤞
I changed my spark plugs recently, and I do not think that is the issue.
@@Alberto1B Ok Alberto, this is a good information for the trouble shouting!👍 Thanks.
Cool!
Thank you
Horrible vid.
Congratulations Alberto!👍 It seems easier on your VW Passat than when I change the two front boots on my BMW 5 series Xdrive that were leaking! Good job! 👍😉
I was very surprised too 😆. Not looking forward to water pump/thermostat 🤦🏻♂️
@@Alberto1B I have done it on our Golf 7, it is quite easy to do when you have made place to work!😉 Good luck.
Excellent news! I don’t know what kind of Loctite that the manual calls for, if any, but the blue type is easier to break free than the red type.
How hot were brakes when you tried it? I would soak threads with Liquid Wrench for 24 hours then heat up caliper with fire from torch and if still not budging then liquid nitrogen on bolt. I think both some corrosion exacerbated by heat and the brake dust got on the threads adding to the resistance. Clean out threads with brake cleaner spray then oil penetrant soak, then hammer time on your wrench but that triple square will want to wear out so careful there too.
I got it. ua-cam.com/video/jLkcSVbU7Ww/v-deo.htmlsi=swY64f-5MIStKLKM