Front Bumper Cover Removal and Radiator Clean | How to guide DIY | Porsche 996 986 987 997 911 GT3
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
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An important part of regular maintenance is to clean out your front radiators.
To do this you need to remove the bumper cover and radiator ducts. In this video I show you step by step how to do it yourself.
I also took the opportunity to replace the old retaining screws for stainless steel fasteners replacing
- part number 999.073.061.02 for 4.8 x 16 in stainless
- part number 999 073 198 09 (superseded by 999.073.227.09) for 4.8 x 19 in stainless
Also refreshed some Speed Nut 999.591.699.01
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Been putting off doing this since I bought my 996.
This is definitely the most detailed video I’ve seen.
Thanks
Great to hear!
Best video on UA-cam regarding this. And I've watched mostly all that I could find.
Thank you - glad it was helpful. Long live our 996’s without radiator rot! 😁
Thanks for this really useful video. I plan to do his once the weather improves.
Hopefully it helps; thanks Duncan
Thank you very much for taking the time to post this. I have seen several related videos, but yours is by far the most comprehensive and easy to follow!
Thanks Karim; glad you found it useful!
Nice vid the rads looked clean already when I had mine off there was loads of crap behind the condenser.
Thanks - I try to keep on top of it by vacuuming them through the front vents - first time I did them they were dirty!
Good video! Thanks for putting this up.
Thanks Obin!
Nice work chap, clear and concise, and the tool check and material planning was great. Many folk rush through that bit! A pleasure to watch. The stainless approach I shall use when I do mine in the spring 👍
Keep up the good work fella. I’m now subscribed 👍
Cheers Dave!
What a palaver!!
German engineering! 😁
Excellent content.
Thanks will 👍
I really like your videos! I just sold my E46M3 ( which I am a bit sad about) to get myself a 996.2 GT3, and you are motivating me to do some fiddling with it myself!!
In another video you were talking about the 996 community being very good, is there a forum/platform you would recommend?
Cheers! :)
Thanks; great choice by the way, the 996.2 gt3 was a useful step up from the .1. I doubt you’ll miss the M3 for long 😁
Lot of places for forums
-911uk.com
-Rennlist.com
-plus about 3 decent Facebook 996 groups
-Instagram is fast growing a little 996 community
I got the facelift bumper (04 Boxster) and I can’t use my stock radiator shroud because they are to look. My Boxster is 2000 so pre facelift.
Forgive me, but I don’t understand what is your question here?
I'm loving the stainless option, have you changed any other underside bolts with them or just the small screws?
So far just the front bumper; I know the rear bumper cover also uses the same hence I've got quite a few!
Basically anything with:
- part number 999.073.061.02 for the 4.8 x 16
- part number 999 073 198 09 (superseded by 999.073.227.09) for the 4.8 x 19
@@TheThrottleCable where did you buy they Rob straight from the dealership?
Hi Phil, I bought the fasteners from boltbase.com/ but actually via amazon as it was easier to order
Replacing
• part number 999.073.061.02 for the 4.8 x 16 www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00SN3OCU0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
• part number 999.073.198.09 (superseded by 999.073.227.09) for the 4.8 x 19 www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00SN3MMXY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
What about the screws that go into that speed nut? With the special washer? Do you know where to get that I think mine are missing. Thanks for the detailed video!
@@TheThrottleCable I just stumbled upon this guy, he has had exhaust bolts and jubilee clips all replaced with stainless steel bolts FYI
ua-cam.com/video/hLWaN3fsOBw/v-deo.html
I tried this before the weather broke and there was 1 screw at the base of the wheel arch I rounded off and now can’t get off to do the job! I need to get the car higher to really get to it and replace with stainless ones! 🤦🏻♂️ gutted. It’ll be new rads next season I think now 😑
The job is so much easier when the car is raised on a trolley jack - gives you all the room you need. Good luck 🤞
Nice video. Do you have a part number and spec on the replacement speednuts?
Thanks yes I do it’s 999.591.699.01
Thank you for the really helpful video. Is there much in the way of positional adjustment of the bumper, or is it only possible for it to sit in one place? I ask as my bumper seems to sit too far forward, creating too large a gap between it and the bonnet. I'm hoping I can simply loosen all the fasteners and reposition.
Zero movement for adjustment - the fasteners hold it firm only in one place. It’s possible your bumper wasn’t put back correctly so well worth removing and replacing to check 👍
Thanks Rob. Really appreciate the video and the reply! I’ll do as you suggest and remove and refit.
Can’t hurt to try!
Great instruction always, Rob. How is the h&r spring settled in? Do you have a side view of the car before and after the springs?
Thanks; yes the the H&R springs have worked out well. I have a before and after picture on my Instagram page which I put up in March - hopefully this link works for you instagram.com/p/B-AtIdmFddq/
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Thanks, looks very nice. Mine is coming soon.
Awesome; lots you can do with them to get the car exactly how you want 👍
@@TheThrottleCable are you happy with the ride and combo of your RSS engine mounts? Not too harsh?
The engine mounts transform the car - one of my favourite changes
I like the idea of stainless fasteners... I've replaced my rusted arch liner fasteners with OPC fasteners but suspect they won't last long before rusting again. Where did you get the stainless fasteners from? Do you think painting the heads is an option so they don't stand out too much against the arch liner?
I bought the fasteners from boltbase.com/ but actually via amazon as it was easier to order!
Replacing
- part number 999.073.061.02 for the 4.8 x 16 www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00SN3OCU0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- part number 999.073.227.09 for the 4.8 x 19 www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00SN3MMXY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I forgot to say I wouldn’t worry about painting a stainless fastener in a wheel arch - to see a nice stainless screw is a bonus!
@@TheThrottleCable thanks Rob I asked the question but have the answer now will get some ordered 👍🏼
Hey bro, I wanted to ask about the rubber gasket around the headlights. Mine are falling apart. Is there a solution to this or to replace it?
That's not something i'm familiar with. The headlights are essentially a sealed unit, although you can split them by heating up the glue. I'm sure on one of the forums like Rennlist or 911UK someone will have made a project of this - worth a look
Hi. Would you consider putting some mesh at the front vents? I’ve taken my radiator off last week to find tonnes of debris and discover some leak masked by rubbish pressed between the both radiators. I had to replace my right radiator and also meshed my air intakes.
Yes I would, I have them in my 997 in fact. Perhaps when the summer comes back around (and I have more) time I will do just that :)
@@TheThrottleCable best of luck with your car, nice job with your steering wheel by the way. Regards , Thorwald
@@t.s.9592 thanks Thorwald - all the best
@@TheThrottleCable be interesting to see how you do them as I’ve only seen bespoke ones for the 997 🤔
@@t.s.9592 just on the steering wheel will you have any issues at MOT time? 🤔
Rather then cleaning the radiators, the headlight lens is a total mess, that is just as important if you drive at night
The headlights had a yellow tint film on them - that’s not their actual colour. If you need to ask why - because race car 😅