He buys a salvage car for $4k and it has a half full tank of fuel ... I buy a used car at a dealer for 17k €uros and the fuel light is on ... USA vs EU.
@@jdub229r would that be a "thanks" to the Saudis, to fraking, or due to low fuel tax rates? .. anywayz, here we tend to compensate for high fuel prices by buying efficient turbocharged diesel engines. Despite the fuel light being on upon purchase, I'm more than impressed with the 2.4L 5-pot AWD XC60 I bought .. 151kw/205ps and 420Nm of torque, "310 Ib.ft"; and it only burns aprox. 7L/100km or 34mpg .. a gallon of 60 cetane "premium" diesel is 5.5€ = 6.2$
While I'm a fan of many project car channels, It's amazing that Samcrac has done 3-4 projects fully completed in the same time Tavarish has nearly finished 1. Yet this channel has fewer subs! Keep it up Samcrac!!
Tavarish is cool, but Sam deserves a LOT more subs/views. Just a perfect blend of tech, charm, humor, and advice. I also enjoy Goonzsquad, they have really developed their builds. Sam should do a cross over video with Goonzsquad and Tavarish
All three of you morons, plus the 19 that liked your post are equally stupid. Tarvish Lambo had a series of problems. Sam is just doing repairs. In the case of the R7 he got a sponsored exhaust for it Same with the R8. Plus the R7 came modified already he didn't do it. All his other cars are stock this takes less time to deal with. Lambos don't come turbocharged so unless you got a UR or some other well known kit you will have problems. Also whatever happen with the previous owner to break the automatic top on Tav's car is what is really keeping that project from being finished. I suggest all you unsub from his channel now because when he starts the manual trans conversion of the SL that will make the Lambo project look tame.
I hate you, not really. I've watched a few of your vids and thought they were really cool and informative. Now you get my fav car the 911, and you got it for dirt cheap in an unbelievable condition. Yes I am extremely envious. Just wanted to let yo know. Please pump out the update vids for this project as soon as you can, I'm really looking forward to it. You just got yourself another sub.
I agree, you got a great deal and salvage cars are the way to go! We just finished rebuilding a 2007 911 C4S and it turned out awesome! Even though it had way more damage than your 911.. :)
Do a headlight conversion, the 996 headlights are one of the reasons why the 996 was a huge failure back when it came out, also change the dreaded IMS bearing, its a cheap fix.
A headlight conversion is too expensive on a car with perfectly fine front fenders and headlights. If the IMS hasn't been done in 18 years and 100k+ miles, it's fine. It's a $4000 car.
You do know that the 996 is commonly known as the best selling 911 of all time right? Please fact check yourself, it’s only more recently that “Porsche Enthusiasts” criticize the kidney light look, and their criticism has nothing to do with why it’s so cheap. It’s the “cheapest” 911 to buy because it’s the most abundant one in the used car market. Quantity hurts demand, which hurts price.
Vladimir Popik Might have sold well, doesn’t mean anybody wants it now. A similar 993 will command twice the money at least. The demands not there not because they sold well but because nobody wants them, they’d rather a 997 or 993. The only 996’s that sell well are not base models. The GT’s fetch top dollar in any 911 model. The 996 turbo is now fast becoming a classic.
dude you are a picture of auto optimism I bought and sold a couple hundred auction cars in the early 2000s, optimism, and ingenuity have no competition when comes to cars. you make me feel 25 again watching you go. keep up the good work and informative videos. thanks again C
Front radiators are a very easy fix on these. Replace with a pair of csf radiators if you’re going for a little bit more robust cooling for the car. A ims and rear main seal are also easy-ish fixes. Dude home run on this! Best of luck!
Hey Sammy I have been working on por-sches for well over 900 years give or take a zero. And the coolant leak is BC the headlights are not installed, the uneven idle is BC the flux capacitor is outta wack and the chickens are clearly aftermarket possibly Chinese.
Andrew Clelland I don’t use radios I have an iPod installed into my brain... I never use the blasted thing because it only has one song... Rockstar by Nickelback.
Well guys it's like this if the Chickens are communist sympathizers we will have to put them into a re-education camp until they chirp the right message! We could install an F-1 engine to that flux capacitor & bingo we'd be on our way to 1950 to see the old commies in action! Wouldn't have to worry about coolant cus sonar ports could be installed in the headlight openings and the coolant leak would be fixed!
Ok, from that start i can tell you a few things. You will need a new Y lead and starter motor very soon. Once the engine heats up the cable gets heat soaked and the start wont kick properly. On the 996, never push down on the hood from the emblem, they end up bending and the rubber seal behind retracts. Push down from in front of the symbol. The center is what they call the GT3 console mod. They remove that middle section where the cd holder and so forth would sit. This generally adds more leg room for tall people. I really love the 996's, with some work that would be an awesome car.
this video and your enthusiasm help me a bit. I've recently had a small crash, and, since i'm emotionally invested in my car, i feel anxiety if my car will be fixed properly by the mechanic (i can't do it myself). But your projects are sometimes in much worse shape, yet that is no problem at all for you. Your approach helps me believe my car will be ok as well.
I have a 99 and I love it. It looks like someone installed an aftermarket console delete kit. The 99 through 2001 did not come with a glovebox. The good news on your 2001 is that there is a reasonable chance it came with the earlier duel row IMS bearing, which is much more robust. One recommendation is to do an oil change and check the oil filter for particulates before you dump a lot of money in it. Engine rebuilds are about 20k give or take. Rennlist is a great resource for information on your 996 model 911.
I love that you still have excitement in your voice when you do your walk thru. I do this same thing without the camera and am laughing with excitement the whole time. We both love doing this!
Fantastic buy Sam, looks like very minimal repairs required! Can’t wait to see the following vids. Love Florida and can’t wait to go back soon. All the way from Ross on Wye, England 🏴
That 911 was sitting about 10 minutes from my house! That is actually awesome, I saw it about 2 months ago thinking "This would make an awesome Samcrac project" and lo' and behold, you bought it.
Congrats in a good buy! The fluctuating idle will probably cure itself once you have fixed the leak in the cooling system; topped off the coolant and bled the air out. Idle air control is dependent on proper coolant level. Coolant is the first thing to check in fixing idling problems. You can fix most plastics with sodium acrylate (super glue) and baking soda. You can fix aluminum parts many times with Muggy Weld. That knowledge itself could save you money on fixing the cooling system. You may not need to replace the radiator.
She probably just asks how much it’s going to bring in. I’d think by now he’s proved to his wife he’s got a viable thing going, between the sponsorships and ad rev he’s probably doing ok.
If you find the center console you can pull the CD holder out and install a double din radio/nav. Dont worry about the IMS bearing, if it's made it this long it's either A) been done or B) is not prone to failure.
i expect this has been mention several times already! But I guess it's a Canadian car as everything is in metric? so it's 103,000KM? about 65,000 miles? The console delete is a GT3 option and it's rare, if factory. Fan could also be a resistor failure. Test it first before throwing parts at it. DO NOT close the frunk / hood by pressing the badge! This is a myth! you will, over time, just bend the metal. What's with all the red markings / arrows? has the insurance gone through the car and marked out all the damage for you? Handy! If it's actually 2001 (not just MY) then it's the very last of the 3.4 Don't change the IMS as it probably doesn't need it. Check the information from Hartech as they know what they are talking about, rather than "Some guy on the interweb" Get the O2 sensor readings (any OBD reader) to see why the idle is lumpy. There could be exhaust damage / leak causing it? Don't skimp.. a manual, blue 996.1 without a brown interior is a less common model. Would be worth more to the right buyer, but repairs will have to be done properly. awaits the flames..... :-D
Also, the Porsche-files of the world will tell you to NEVER use the frunk badge for closing. It’s made of softer metal and the two pins can be easily broken after multiple uses ....
Good find! I had purchased a 911 Targa Convertible for $2500 and rebuilt it.(i am a body man) I drove it for 5 years and sold it for $10k (It was a 68 model)
This is no 68 911 this is a 996. The cheapest, least desirable ugliest Porsche . Looks like a Ford Taurus. My friend has a 67S Targa, and it’s worth about 200k. We have a 996, and also early 911s. No comparison between the two.
Center console delete: Some people did it for more leg room. Also, check the build sticker under the "frunk" for what options the car originally shipped with (list of codes). You got a 3-spoke steering wheel which is awesome!
Before you spend any cash on it, check to see if the join between engine and gearbox is wet. There is a common issue with the IMS bearing and the rear main seal. The 996 bearing is an external bearing so not that hard to do once the box is off and the RMS is also easy but if the bearing has not been done in a while and the oil changes have not been done ahead of time, the bearing failure gives no warning and is a full engine rebuild. Also check for bore score. Cylinder 6 is the usual culprit as it is furthest from the water pump.
Please Sam, it’s been months already. It only takes a few minutes, but grab some glass cleaner and a razor blade and clean auction writing off the windows on the RS7.... I use steel wool but according to the “experts” online that’s a big no-no ...
Juan Carlos Dominguez because it works. 20+ year wholesale veteran here. EVERY car I’ve bought at auction (literally thousands) has had it window’s writing cleaned off with steel wool. The auctions supply it at the security/exit gate(s). A gentle rub gets off all the window “chalk” (more like wax). But detail freaks online scream “NOOOOOOO it will scratch !!” I’ve never looked that hard afterwards but I’ve never scratched one.
Need to put it up in the air and look at the underside... weld in some structure to keep things straight and back it up tied to a tree and stretch it out - wear a neck brace :)
This is why I watch your videos. Putting $10,000 into this would still give you a great car for a great price. And if there are no bad surprises you will spend less than that.
It would need $10k minimum in engine work on top of everything else to even be considered decent ownership proposition, which makes it a terrible buy considering the damage. These cars have very serious failures on a routine basis. Worth researching if you are interested in ever owning one. There are multiple issues with various models of Porsche which of course, were flatly denied by Porsche themselves.....
Congrats on the 996 Sam! VF Engineering makes a great supercharger kit for those cars. My plans are to make a poor man's GT3 out of a salvage 997 C2S soon. I'll be watching your progress closely.
The car looks like it was driven off road with all that mud that was on the front end. I would suggest getting it up in the air and really take a look at the bottom of the car, there might be a lot more damage to the car.
Wow Sam. What a great job on those Audi's. The cost. Nice. You have done some great work this year. The Porsche is going to be a piece of cake for you. But those 2 Audi's are just beautiful. Pizza cars and high performance cars. You are soon going to have to rename to SAMCRAC's GARAGE.
@@Wodz30 well think about the other three to four projects that he has not even started yet plus samcrac would spend money if he had to but he just gets lucky way more often to get minor repairs. Come on we all know the Lamborghini has taken way longer to get to this point than it should have and it is because he took a break 2 to 3 times while workimg on it.
I have a 2001 Boxster S, and it is amazing to see how many parts they share. They are nearly identical cars. My engine is 3.2 and yours is 3.4, but on the other hand, my engine is actually in the right place.
@@jimmygrant3212 That's exactly the case. However, if you drive the car carefully clutch won't blow up on you. My car still has the original clutch and I drive pretty hard. No car is bulletproof. IMS issue is real but it isn't as widespread as everyone would make you think. I am thinking about a preventive clutch service early next year and a clutch upgrade, then I will replace the IMS since the clutch will go anyways. Spend the money, but kill two birds with one stone.
Nice that it came with the GT3 Console Delete! Gives extra room and a bit of an old school 911 look. Also, glove boxes made their appearance 2002 onward, which is why this one doesn't have one. There should a clip/holder under the steering column which is used to store the owner's manuals.
Early models didn't come with glove box or cupholders. Centre console delete is what people call the gt3 look, just removes a few bits. IMS don't worry about unless its leaking, look for oil leaks by the gearbox input. Worth putting a camera in the spark plug holes to check for bore score.
The M96 and M97 engines need an X51 type oil baffle if you track them. They will lose oil pressure in fast sweeping right hand turns. That's what happened to Hoovies.
For the front bumper, check the "Aero kit" body kit which was original option with the 996 model. The rear spoiler of it is not that nice though. (source: I worked at Porsche when that car was new). Also check the papers if the "Intermediate Shaft Bearing" has been replaced. For the idle surging, disconnect the MAF if that gives a clue.
The two lights (abs and trac. Control) can easily be caused by a bad wheel speed sensor. May also be caused by a bad abs module (common issue, may throw bad right rear WSS code) Key fob - likely needs to be relearned Tranny - no idea Air ride - bad ride hight senor, causes it to default to normal. Fairly common issue. I am an technician at an audi/vw/porsche dealership.
you need to get a 996 to 997 style front end conversion KIT for this car!! the bumper is destroyed ANYWAY. The round 997 headlamps blow the doors of the Fugly 996 Q headlamps. It's a reasonably easy project.
btw, check out this car. rennlist.com/forums/968-forum/593593-a-few-upgrades-for-the-968-a-54.html The world's fastest Porsche 968 w/500+hp short stroke LS7/ 200mph Kevin Gross gearbox and dozens more mods.... Turbo S susp/wheel/ tires---only factory Porsche from that era that handles as well as the Ferrari F-40/F-50's.
Goonzquad is pretty interesting if you haven't checked them out. They've rebuilt a Challenger, Mustang, Corvette and ZL1 Camaro among others. They're rebuilding a Viper at the moment!
Thanks alot sam. I have a 99 911 that needs a donor body and you just jacked the prices up! LOL, you have much more work ahead of you with this car then you think. it will need a IMS and RMS for sure, that front frame work will need a lot more work then just a few hammer hits. that engine will also need to be checked for cracked heads. best of luck.
*missed opportunity Sam should have put the police tape up in front of the car and titled the video it should be a crime to get these cars this cheap or something to that effect*
I have a nice double din converted center panel I would donate and the lower console to relocate the climate console but you would lose the leg room that the console delete kit affords. Or I also have a factory radio.
Parts used are super cheap. The whole front end is shared with the Boxster. The 3.4 ltr has a dual row IMS bearing, Just replaced mine @86k and it was mint. Clean the MAF and intake. Car should not jump RPM at idle. The car has a aftermarket lower dash delete. You can replace the CD holder with a cubby or also drink holders if it was still there, Lame. The blue cap on Rad Tank is for burping the system. No glove compartment or computer nannies, Armrest has storage.. Last of the 911 Analog drivers car. Stoked you got one finally.
It's a pity Samcrac will crack the windshield though.
Its in his name...
SamCracYourWindshield
Sam is buying cars left and right he can afford a windscreen per car
WhyCry crac*
cracc*
He buys a salvage car for $4k and it has a half full tank of fuel ... I buy a used car at a dealer for 17k €uros and the fuel light is on ... USA vs EU.
Ghassan Al Farra gas is $2 a gallon in the US, my Tundra 5.7L 4x4 is happy.
@@jdub229r pretty expensive tbh
In Argentina it's about 4,5 dollars a gallon (about 1,2 dollars per liter)
For safety dealers aren't allowed to store Any car with over 5l over fuel inside i believe.
@@jdub229r would that be a "thanks" to the Saudis, to fraking, or due to low fuel tax rates? .. anywayz, here we tend to compensate for high fuel prices by buying efficient turbocharged diesel engines. Despite the fuel light being on upon purchase, I'm more than impressed with the 2.4L 5-pot AWD XC60 I bought .. 151kw/205ps and 420Nm of torque, "310 Ib.ft"; and it only burns aprox. 7L/100km or 34mpg .. a gallon of 60 cetane "premium" diesel is 5.5€ = 6.2$
Where is the coolant leak?
Big red arrow pointing at coolant leak..
Lol i just seen that great eye!!
911 was made for air cooling. It will never adapt water cooling properly.
I freaking loved both Audi projects, I cannot wait to follow this one. Please go into detail on everything (as you always do). Love your work.
Samrac: (buys wrecked Porsche and fixes it)
Auction: that’s not what was supposed to happen
wow the motor is worth what you paid impressed Uncle Will
Isn't that what usually happens? What was supposed to happen?
While I'm a fan of many project car channels, It's amazing that Samcrac has done 3-4 projects fully completed in the same time Tavarish has nearly finished 1. Yet this channel has fewer subs! Keep it up Samcrac!!
Right...... Tavarish is getting me mad with all the time he has wasted. I love Sam he deserves the respect and fans
Tavarish is cool, but Sam deserves a LOT more subs/views. Just a perfect blend of tech, charm, humor, and advice. I also enjoy Goonzsquad, they have really developed their builds. Sam should do a cross over video with Goonzsquad and Tavarish
All three of you morons, plus the 19 that liked your post are equally stupid. Tarvish Lambo had a series of problems. Sam is just doing repairs. In the case of the R7 he got a sponsored exhaust for it Same with the R8. Plus the R7 came modified already he didn't do it. All his other cars are stock this takes less time to deal with. Lambos don't come turbocharged so unless you got a UR or some other well known kit you will have problems. Also whatever happen with the previous owner to break the automatic top on Tav's car is what is really keeping that project from being finished. I suggest all you unsub from his channel now because when he starts the manual trans conversion of the SL that will make the Lambo project look tame.
Check out goonzquad. They are even better than them all
Anthony Thomas something hurt?
I hate you, not really. I've watched a few of your vids and thought they were really cool and informative. Now you get my fav car the 911, and you got it for dirt cheap in an unbelievable condition. Yes I am extremely envious. Just wanted to let yo know. Please pump out the update vids for this project as soon as you can, I'm really looking forward to it. You just got yourself another sub.
Can't wait to start on this car! I could never justify close to 20k for a car like this, but for $4k+ repairs I'm all in!!!
Samcrac that’s what I do with cars. Cheap but a ton in due maintenance and repairs 😁
Same thing, I'm so damn envious. Can't wait to see it come back to life.
I think this the first time I’ve seen Sam reply to a comment 😱
I agree, you got a great deal and salvage cars are the way to go! We just finished rebuilding a 2007 911 C4S and it turned out awesome! Even though it had way more damage than your 911.. :)
Do a headlight conversion, the 996 headlights are one of the reasons why the 996 was a huge failure back when it came out, also change the dreaded IMS bearing, its a cheap fix.
A headlight conversion is too expensive on a car with perfectly fine front fenders and headlights. If the IMS hasn't been done in 18 years and 100k+ miles, it's fine. It's a $4000 car.
@MJK I'm guessing he refers to the current value compared to the older gen.
You do know that the 996 is commonly known as the best selling 911 of all time right? Please fact check yourself, it’s only more recently that “Porsche Enthusiasts” criticize the kidney light look, and their criticism has nothing to do with why it’s so cheap. It’s the “cheapest” 911 to buy because it’s the most abundant one in the used car market. Quantity hurts demand, which hurts price.
Vladimir Popik Might have sold well, doesn’t mean anybody wants it now. A similar 993 will command twice the money at least. The demands not there not because they sold well but because nobody wants them, they’d rather a 997 or 993. The only 996’s that sell well are not base models. The GT’s fetch top dollar in any 911 model. The 996 turbo is now fast becoming a classic.
Also 996 was the first watercooled 911 so purist dont want them.....And they are the oldest watercooled 911 which makes them the cheapest.
crazy to think I spent more on my tuition for one semester at my local college then a Porsche 911
It's almost like college is a scam
🤣 moron
You could of went to community college and brought your porche, remember that in your next life time
you went to college, and still cant differentiate 'than' and 'then'?
Than....not then.....id re think that college tuition.....
dude you are a picture of auto optimism I bought and sold a couple hundred auction cars in the early 2000s, optimism, and ingenuity have no competition when comes to cars. you make me feel 25 again watching you go. keep up the good work and informative videos. thanks again C
Front radiators are a very easy fix on these. Replace with a pair of csf radiators if you’re going for a little bit more robust cooling for the car. A ims and rear main seal are also easy-ish fixes. Dude home run on this! Best of luck!
Super stoked for this rebuild. 4K is nuts for a 911 in this condition. You keep finding steals bra. Good job.
Hey Sammy I have been working on por-sches for well over 900 years give or take a zero. And the coolant leak is BC the headlights are not installed, the uneven idle is BC the flux capacitor is outta wack and the chickens are clearly aftermarket possibly Chinese.
That is some very sound advise, 10/10.
and you forgot that what looks like a radio without a head unit is in fact the radio 'delete' option so you can only listen to the glorious flat 6 :D
Andrew Clelland I don’t use radios I have an iPod installed into my brain... I never use the blasted thing because it only has one song... Rockstar by Nickelback.
@@d.mat.zero6525 oh iPod in the brain... my dream!
Well guys it's like this if the Chickens are communist sympathizers we will have to put them into a re-education camp until they chirp the right message! We could install an F-1 engine to that flux capacitor & bingo we'd be on our way to 1950 to see the old commies in action! Wouldn't have to worry about coolant cus sonar ports could be installed in the headlight openings and the coolant leak would be fixed!
Samcrac if you pull the radio you could just buy a new faceplate if you know the model.
Ok, from that start i can tell you a few things. You will need a new Y lead and starter motor very soon. Once the engine heats up the cable gets heat soaked and the start wont kick properly. On the 996, never push down on the hood from the emblem, they end up bending and the rubber seal behind retracts. Push down from in front of the symbol. The center is what they call the GT3 console mod. They remove that middle section where the cd holder and so forth would sit. This generally adds more leg room for tall people. I really love the 996's, with some work that would be an awesome car.
Nobody cares you RUclips car tech
@@droopymosin7981 thanks mate, you freaking legend. Love your work.
this video and your enthusiasm help me a bit. I've recently had a small crash, and, since i'm emotionally invested in my car, i feel anxiety if my car will be fixed properly by the mechanic (i can't do it myself). But your projects are sometimes in much worse shape, yet that is no problem at all for you. Your approach helps me believe my car will be ok as well.
You got it man! Stay positive!
I have a 99 and I love it. It looks like someone installed an aftermarket console delete kit. The 99 through 2001 did not come with a glovebox. The good news on your 2001 is that there is a reasonable chance it came with the earlier duel row IMS bearing, which is much more robust. One recommendation is to do an oil change and check the oil filter for particulates before you dump a lot of money in it. Engine rebuilds are about 20k give or take. Rennlist is a great resource for information on your 996 model 911.
Would an LS swap be a cheaper option that the rebuild?
Sam the 911 will be a cool build looking forward to the next video!
check for any hairline cracks,in the frame, they aren't always easy too spot
I love that you still have excitement in your voice when you do your walk thru. I do this same thing without the camera and am laughing with excitement the whole time. We both love doing this!
I'M so glad about your purchase you sound really excited to rebuild the steel of a deal car.
Great buy! And a 6 speed - only way to go. Do the IMS bearing and you should have a solid car.
Don't do the ims bearing and live on the edge.
Just have to drive it hard to 160k the ims shouldn't be an issue
dont the ims bearing unless you have signs of it going wrong. waste of money and scaremongering
@Bas bzb my 2003 911 has 143k miles and no sign of *ANY* metal anywhere and runs like a dream.
Shawn1 ..and RMS
The damage on that car to the front bumper and rear plastic guards near the rear tyres suggest that cars been airborne to me.
Grumpy Old Gamers idk Porsche but he should look at the bump stops if it has them and see if they are damaged or ripped
Fantastic buy Sam, looks like very minimal repairs required! Can’t wait to see the following vids. Love Florida and can’t wait to go back soon. All the way from Ross on Wye, England 🏴
r10ngy81 fellow uk resident. I went last October...booked to go straight back in May!!!!
That 911 was sitting about 10 minutes from my house! That is actually awesome, I saw it about 2 months ago thinking "This would make an awesome Samcrac project" and lo' and behold, you bought it.
Congrats in a good buy! The fluctuating idle will probably cure itself once you have fixed the leak in the cooling system; topped off the coolant and bled the air out. Idle air control is dependent on proper coolant level. Coolant is the first thing to check in fixing idling problems. You can fix most plastics with sodium acrylate (super glue) and baking soda. You can fix aluminum parts many times with Muggy Weld. That knowledge itself could save you money on fixing the cooling system. You may not need to replace the radiator.
I always wondered what your wife says when you show up with another car.
"don't forget to feed the chickens or you'll be sleeping in one of your cars."
Probably 'thank god! I could do with a new... ' xD
"This car cost me 4,250 dollars. After paying for the delivery and bribing my wife it closer to 10 grand."
She probably just asks how much it’s going to bring in. I’d think by now he’s proved to his wife he’s got a viable thing going, between the sponsorships and ad rev he’s probably doing ok.
I mean by how much profit he makes off of them, hopefully nothing too mean.
Wow Sam just started watching and both you Audi's look incredible I paused at 0:20 just for this comment.
My dad had the same "MacGruber" Blaupunkt stereo in his 1982 Porsche 911 Targa. I love that movie!
If you find the center console you can pull the CD holder out and install a double din radio/nav. Dont worry about the IMS bearing, if it's made it this long it's either A) been done or B) is not prone to failure.
Did he not notice that it’s a Canadian spec car? The speedometer going up to 300 is a dead giveaway.
could be imported euro as well
Samcrac and wrecked German sports cars. Name a more iconic duo. I’ll wait.
Drew Schorn Patrick & Spongebob
How about Hoovies garage and the LS swapped 911? Mmmmmm. Tasty
Cookies and Milk?
Laurel & Hardy.
Jaguar and retirement homes
I've been excited about all of your rebuilds but this one I really want to see how this ends up......bring on the videos sam
E. S. !
i expect this has been mention several times already! But I guess it's a Canadian car as everything is in metric? so it's 103,000KM? about 65,000 miles?
The console delete is a GT3 option and it's rare, if factory.
Fan could also be a resistor failure. Test it first before throwing parts at it.
DO NOT close the frunk / hood by pressing the badge! This is a myth! you will, over time, just bend the metal.
What's with all the red markings / arrows? has the insurance gone through the car and marked out all the damage for you? Handy!
If it's actually 2001 (not just MY) then it's the very last of the 3.4
Don't change the IMS as it probably doesn't need it. Check the information from Hartech as they know what they are talking about, rather than "Some guy on the interweb"
Get the O2 sensor readings (any OBD reader) to see why the idle is lumpy. There could be exhaust damage / leak causing it?
Don't skimp.. a manual, blue 996.1 without a brown interior is a less common model. Would be worth more to the right buyer, but repairs will have to be done properly.
awaits the flames..... :-D
MY 97 through 99 used double row IMS. Porsche started using single row IMS in MY 00 and 01 so it's a crap shoot.
Not sure where you get your info but as John said, its actually the early m96s that are the safest not the later ones.
@@ferakobv1 where did I say anything about which bearing was more or less susceptible to failure?
The odometer was in miles, it said "MI"
clusterfuck but the Speedo is in km/h. You can change the digital readout to either
One of the greatest videos I have seen in a while! Keep up
This one just might become a keeper Sam. 911's have a way of making you fall in love with them. Can't wait to see this get rebuilt
He still has the RS7, R8 an the Vette lol doesnt look like he gets rid of anything
Also, the Porsche-files of the world will tell you to NEVER use the frunk badge for closing. It’s made of softer metal and the two pins can be easily broken after multiple uses ....
Great looking car. When are you going to open up your used car dealership and repair shop?
Small observation, your 911 has a center console delete, just like a gt3! Pretty cool!
You can buy this as an OEM kit off the shelf
@@darrenit7498 Yes. I've seen a couple of times on the forum.
Really looking forward to next videos of this car, I'm a huge Porsche fan! 😄
Good find! I had purchased a 911 Targa Convertible for $2500 and rebuilt it.(i am a body man) I drove it for 5 years and sold it for $10k
(It was a 68 model)
This is no 68 911 this is a 996. The cheapest, least desirable ugliest Porsche . Looks like a Ford Taurus. My friend has a 67S Targa, and it’s worth about 200k. We have a 996, and also early 911s. No comparison between the two.
I only came for the the chickens..
phrasing
Bon Appetit..
they died when he ran over them in the 911, but they made a good chicken curry
They died when they drank that coolant
@@Wodz30 LOLling
I really dig what this guy is doing hopefully we will see something AMG in the near future
Its official... Im a cracHead now.
Really nice car ! Love paint and interior combination. Goodluck on it will be following this one for sure Haha.
Center console delete: Some people did it for more leg room.
Also, check the build sticker under the "frunk" for what options the car originally shipped with (list of codes). You got a 3-spoke steering wheel which is awesome!
Before you spend any cash on it, check to see if the join between engine and gearbox is wet. There is a common issue with the IMS bearing and the rear main seal. The 996 bearing is an external bearing so not that hard to do once the box is off and the RMS is also easy but if the bearing has not been done in a while and the oil changes have not been done ahead of time, the bearing failure gives no warning and is a full engine rebuild. Also check for bore score. Cylinder 6 is the usual culprit as it is furthest from the water pump.
Tony Walters Came here to say this. Definitely check the IMS bearing.
Please Sam, it’s been months already. It only takes a few minutes, but grab some glass cleaner and a razor blade and clean auction writing off the windows on the RS7.... I use steel wool but according to the “experts” online that’s a big no-no ...
Jay Why the hell use steel wool?
oh I just replace the windshield lol
Juan Carlos Dominguez because it works. 20+ year wholesale veteran here. EVERY car I’ve bought at auction (literally thousands) has had it window’s writing cleaned off with steel wool. The auctions supply it at the security/exit gate(s). A gentle rub gets off all the window “chalk” (more like wax). But detail freaks online scream “NOOOOOOO it will scratch !!” I’ve never looked that hard afterwards but I’ve never scratched one.
Jay Why steel wool seemed like overkill to me. Obviously you’d see if it scratched tho. Thanks for replying
well steel is softer than glass anyways, shouldnt be a problem.
Comments from the RUclips mechanics are the best!
Rev up your engines 🚗
Need to put it up in the air and look at the underside... weld in some structure to keep things straight and back it up tied to a tree and stretch it out - wear a neck brace :)
Damn it now i know why im having so many coolant issues... I forgot to feed my damn chickens...
I have a midnight blue 2003 996 Cabriolet, bought in 2005 with 35k km, now at 106k, still love it. All the best with the rebuild.
You got a great deal. You'd be in well under 10k for a manual 911.
Really like the content You’ve been making Good luck with the Porsche!
2001 911? how ironic
EDIT: Damn over 300 likes! Thank you!
ikr
The 911 caused 911
"This comment is rated 9/11 🌟 stars"
"Where'd the two stars go?"
"Same place the two buildings went"
Porsche did 911.
it survived 911
This is why I watch your videos. Putting $10,000 into this would still give you a great car for a great price. And if there are no bad surprises you will spend less than that.
It would need $10k minimum in engine work on top of everything else to even be considered decent ownership proposition, which makes it a terrible buy considering the damage. These cars have very serious failures on a routine basis. Worth researching if you are interested in ever owning one. There are multiple issues with various models of Porsche which of course, were flatly denied by Porsche themselves.....
New sub because finally you bought a Porsche 911, thank you!!!!!! :)
Congrats on the 996 Sam! VF Engineering makes a great supercharger kit for those cars. My plans are to make a poor man's GT3 out of a salvage 997 C2S soon. I'll be watching your progress closely.
I'll have to check that out! Thanks!
@@Samcrac you're welcome brother. I'd like to see you swap those HRE wheels to the R8.
@@kenbeghtel7426 welp you got him now its getting boost lmao
Supercharging a 996 just doesn't seem like a good idea to me. Sort of a contradiction.
@@MrCarGuy Why? It increases horsepower. Next you'll say nitrous oxide doesn't belong on a Porsche.
How to start your car:
1. Acquire chickens
2. Feed said chickens
3. Start vehicle
Wow
The car looks like it was driven off road with all that mud that was on the front end. I would suggest getting it up in the air and really take a look at the bottom of the car, there might be a lot more damage to the car.
8:40 What about that Domino's car, though? I want to know more about that.
Eric Seay yeah same here
Another great video can’t wait to see more of the repair. We don’t get anyone do videos that I can find in England like this. Keep them coming
Wow Sam. What a great job on those Audi's. The cost. Nice. You have done some great work this year. The Porsche is going to be a piece of cake for you. But those 2 Audi's are just beautiful. Pizza cars and high performance cars. You are soon going to have to rename to SAMCRAC's GARAGE.
"The rear looks really, really nice." And just like that......#Demonotized.
Hahaha
3:00 One of the pizza cars hiding in the background
911 is my dream car. Respect to you, Mr. Samcrac.
The world could start ending and Sam would be like no problem, we could fix that. Lool so laid back.
Frame cracc
Bumper cracc
Alot of cracc
samcrac: finishes car within a couple of weeks
Tavarish: finishes car in 1 year
To be fair...the repairs for Tavarish would cost wayyyyyyyy more. Let's compare apples to apples here
@@Wodz30 well think about the other three to four projects that he has not even started yet plus samcrac would spend money if he had to but he just gets lucky way more often to get minor repairs. Come on we all know the Lamborghini has taken way longer to get to this point than it should have and it is because he took a break 2 to 3 times while workimg on it.
Over a year and its still not finished. Just dodged together so it looks finished lol.
@@bigwangmark exactly he is just milking that damn car man
I said the same thing on his r8 video. I’ve just given up on tavarish, dudes a dick tease time waster.
damn your channel has grown quite a bit since i started watching. Great videos!
I have a 2001 Boxster S, and it is amazing to see how many parts they share. They are nearly identical cars. My engine is 3.2 and yours is 3.4, but on the other hand, my engine is actually in the right place.
Samcrac you got the bargain of the century this I look forward to as always. Great work mate.
Please check your bearings. These 996 love to do bearing failures in the engine. One of the symptoms is idle up and down
Shakeel v
Well, nope. The one bearing which does go sometimes is the IMS bearing, but this has nothing to do with idle.
in before the IMS bearing fails
There is a reason this is the most hated 911...
They fail in less than 5% of the cars. Mine has over 100k miles and not a peep from the IMS. Over-hyped $3K service.
Vracktal just change it when you do the clutch… that simple then again if you don’t it won’t have a problem anyways.
@@jimmygrant3212 That's exactly the case. However, if you drive the car carefully clutch won't blow up on you. My car still has the original clutch and I drive pretty hard. No car is bulletproof. IMS issue is real but it isn't as widespread as everyone would make you think. I am thinking about a preventive clutch service early next year and a clutch upgrade, then I will replace the IMS since the clutch will go anyways. Spend the money, but kill two birds with one stone.
btw who said it didnt already and the previous owner didnt fix it
Frieddie likes his fire cars Rich likes his electric cars Sam likes his frame damage cars
And hoovie likes his insane purchases. Auto Auction Rebuilds likes his cheap cars.
Notice how we never hear him say “It’s easy! Fixed now and going through tires every 1500-2000 miles normal wear & tear”
Nice that it came with the GT3 Console Delete! Gives extra room and a bit of an old school 911 look. Also, glove boxes made their appearance 2002 onward, which is why this one doesn't have one. There should a clip/holder under the steering column which is used to store the owner's manuals.
Hey Samcrac! You wouldn't have that problem with an aircooled 911! hahahaha
You will never get the air cooled Posh with 4 grands. But water cooled 911 -- more and more in the future.
r u doug demuro's brother?
Knockout. Wearing shorts and a plain t shirt like always 😂
Lol
Awesome find! Your car collection is going German and I like it!
Early models didn't come with glove box or cupholders.
Centre console delete is what people call the gt3 look, just removes a few bits.
IMS don't worry about unless its leaking, look for oil leaks by the gearbox input.
Worth putting a camera in the spark plug holes to check for bore score.
Great looking car nice find at a real good price too can't wait till you get it all done
Your other fan does not turn on because you're not using your AC when you turn on your AC that's when the other fan kicks on
Looks like that’s a Canadian model, so that 100k might actually be only about 65,000 miles!
Apparently Sam has never seen what happened to Hoovies 911
M1Abrams2018 a nice gentleman in Miami bought that monstrosity
Just don't take it to a track and its gonna be fine!
Hoovies had double the mileage and was still like 10 grand though.
Apparently you didn't realize that Hoovies Porsche had 300 thousand miles. And had tons of mechanical problems.
The M96 and M97 engines need an X51 type oil baffle if you track them. They will lose oil pressure in fast sweeping right hand turns. That's what happened to Hoovies.
For the front bumper, check the "Aero kit" body kit which was original option with the 996 model. The rear spoiler of it is not that nice though. (source: I worked at Porsche when that car was new). Also check the papers if the "Intermediate Shaft Bearing" has been replaced. For the idle surging, disconnect the MAF if that gives a clue.
The two lights (abs and trac. Control) can easily be caused by a bad wheel speed sensor. May also be caused by a bad abs module (common issue, may throw bad right rear WSS code)
Key fob - likely needs to be relearned
Tranny - no idea
Air ride - bad ride hight senor, causes it to default to normal. Fairly common issue.
I am an technician at an audi/vw/porsche dealership.
I’m an expert. That car will never drive straight! Lol
Looking forward to this build.
Cause its gay
do a 997 headlight and bumper swap
... I think you need an intervention
... or a convention... where he can put his cars on display for everyone to enjoy
......if YOU think that then you CLEARLY do not follow Hoovie LMFAO
Sam , I love that. 911 years of experience lol!
Looks like she got a little excited😂. Can't wait for the next video.
you need to get a 996 to 997 style front end conversion KIT for this car!! the bumper is destroyed ANYWAY. The round 997 headlamps blow the doors of the Fugly 996 Q headlamps. It's a reasonably easy project.
btw, check out this car. rennlist.com/forums/968-forum/593593-a-few-upgrades-for-the-968-a-54.html The world's fastest Porsche 968 w/500+hp short stroke LS7/ 200mph Kevin Gross gearbox and dozens more mods.... Turbo S susp/wheel/ tires---only factory Porsche from that era that handles as well as the Ferrari F-40/F-50's.
Oh, give up already. If you hate 996s that much just don't watch it. They are very beautiful to many people.
most interesting car channel right now
Goonzquad is pretty interesting if you haven't checked them out. They've rebuilt a Challenger, Mustang, Corvette and ZL1 Camaro among others. They're rebuilding a Viper at the moment!
Did you check the hidden door pockets for the stereo face plate?
the reality here is that samcrac gets help by the companies. He helps the company with sales they help him with a decent car.
Thanks alot sam. I have a 99 911 that needs a donor body and you just jacked the prices up! LOL, you have much more work ahead of you with this car then you think. it will need a IMS and RMS for sure, that front frame work will need a lot more work then just a few hammer hits. that engine will also need to be checked for cracked heads. best of luck.
*missed opportunity Sam should have put the police tape up in front of the car and titled the video it should be a crime to get these cars this cheap or something to that effect*
daddytech always a next time.
Couldn’t be too badly damaged as the airbags haven’t been deployed.
I have a nice double din converted center panel I would donate and the lower console to relocate the climate console but you would lose the leg room that the console delete kit affords. Or I also have a factory radio.
My Boxster sounded exactly like yours on cold start. Had it for three months, then the IMS went. Good luck Sam.
The best looking wheels and colour they ever came in. Nice Sam !!!
Parts used are super cheap. The whole front end is shared with the Boxster. The 3.4 ltr has a dual row IMS bearing, Just replaced mine @86k and it was mint. Clean the MAF and intake. Car should not jump RPM at idle. The car has a aftermarket lower dash delete. You can replace the CD holder with a cubby or also drink holders if it was still there, Lame. The blue cap on Rad Tank is for burping the system. No glove compartment or computer nannies, Armrest has storage.. Last of the 911 Analog drivers car. Stoked you got one finally.
Only the cars produced in 99 and before had the factory dual row in the M96.
@@ferakobv1 Wrong. We have pulled Dual rows out of 996 between 99 and 2001. 3.4 motors homie.
Hello, im experiencing the same rpm issue on my merc 2.2 CDI (turbo diesel btw). Do you have any suggestions to what cleaner i should use?
@@Doomskilled MAF sensor spray cleaner and check EGR valve and clean with carb cleaner.
@@joedirt8625 thanks :)