The 996 Porsche 911 IS BACK! Final Bad Repairs SORTED! Lets Go For A RIDE!
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- Опубликовано: 25 апр 2023
- If you haven't seen the other videos on this Pastel Yellow 996, this is a car I bought that was supposed to be a turn-key car that just received an engine out service. After some quick inspection I pulled the engine and transmission back out to sort all of this cars issues, and uncover even ore in the process. This video is the culmination of the last year's worth of work. Finally, I can enjoy the time and money spent on this car. We even take it for a quick spin!
You can find the first 5 videos here: • The 996 That Wasn't so...
Will there be more videos on this car? Absolutely! However, bow that the majority of mechanical work is complete, the "to do" list includes mainly cosmetic and aesthetic repairs which I'll cover when time permits.
The big question here...
Did I learn a lesson? No. Used cars come with inherent risk. Used European sports cars come with a greater risk AND the fact that this car had been "repaired" carried the largest risk factor. I did however learn quite a bit about these particular cars and now they seem incredibly simple.
I'll probably do it again. Lets hope I can finish some more projects before that happens.
As always, I appreciate all of the comments, feedback and even the criticism. Catch you on the next one!
-Erixc 
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All that time and effort, to see the grin on your face as you floored the throttle and let the engine roar, completely worth it. Here’s to many more miles of happy motoring.
That look on your face when you burn through those gears is....PRICELESS!
If you don't fix that wire you won't sleep well at night. You will always know that it is there. 😄
I knew you couldn't resist. Really great job!
Perfection isn't an ethereal fact for us humans it really means doing your best. So far so much better Eric❤🌈🕊🔯⚡🗯🍸cheers.
You are supposed to leave one thing broken on your car because as soon as you fix that something else will break
Awesome work, Eric! The big smile on your face while driving it makes me happy! And as a Mechanic of over 35 years, I am proud of you for the job you did! And you should be proud too.
Have a great day, Sir! And God Bless! o7
I am also a restoration hobby participant. Your problem with the radiator hoses was totally Bubba’s fault. Doesn’t matter what kind of car, if it’s old, Bubba has been there and will modify or misuse any part anywhere. When I start a restoration I always look for Bubba’s work so I can correct it. Bubba really gets around!!!
You should have seen what he did on my 1966 Impala SS!
Should of seen what he did to my car
Bro you deserve that sweet little ride :)
I share with you the same thought when it comes to "some cars are just good the way they are" as you grow older you really start to appreciate the simplicity of things and mostly in older cars.
Sometimes less is more and anything can work and be functional as long as you take good care of it and give it the proper maintaneace.
It was worth watching all your work for that smile on your face when you stretched out second gear for the first time. Enjoy every drive.
Draining the coolant reminded me of that scene from Austin Powers.
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Congrats Eric, I hope it puts a smile on your face every time you drive it! I know my Pastel yellow 986 does. You have the best damn channel on you tube. Thanks for the education and entertainment. Big fan!
Also, this car is pretty rare! It’s an early build (12/97-8-98), so it has a few interior specific things to that production group (one of about 3500), and it has amber tail lights. These early build cars are thought of to be the best 996’s. Hand built with the last 993’s. Also that color is awesome!
From one 996 owner to another...well done! Enjoy the heck out of it.
The end was the best when you said there were a LOT of mods you could do but, you have matured to realize that driving a stock car is the best. I was 17 years old and a senior in high school when I got a 1969 Corvette t-top, auto, A/C, and every other option that was available (it was 1974 and it was only 5 years old- I didn't realize what I had). I was always tinkering with it and updating it instead of just driving it and doing maintenance. I now have a stock car that I simply enjoy driving. I did get all of the Weathertech items for it that I could but, it is so nice to just getting in, starting it, and simply driving off knowing you will get there. So- just enjoy the Porsche and all of your other cars!
38:07 That grin……willing to bet the last time it was that wide was at the birth of the first child…
I do a lot of project cars. Can’t tell you how much I enjoy un-fixing someone else’s crappy work.
Great to see you have this one “done!” Can not say the new wheels look good - the originals looked better, but if you like it that way - why not! Congratulations!
It's nice to see young Adam Sandler enjoying a 996.
He even said h2o in the video, just didn't call it high quality h2o
I had mine for 11 years. It did supermarket shopping, round town and the school run every day. Remember - it’s faster than any car limited to less than 175 mph. The performance is amazing and will not be improved by almost any modification except “ making like new”. God I miss the old girl.
Dude. I love your channel. The engine work is my go to for chill eves but have to say I totally loved this build. Congrats man. You're inspiring people to go out and wrench. Enjoy the ride and put many miles on it.
That epic moment when you realize that you've become your dad! Priceless!
The smile was visceral and often unanticipated. Kinda reminds me of an old movie line "the only thing a man really loves is his car".
The thing i like from your channel is ,been able to see the struggle and pain is the mechanical world
Reminds me of a German Ford I once owned where the emergency brake cable(2) were about 100 ft long with pulleys and levers that went all over the place. Great in the rust belt.
You can just tell Eric has that "hmm, it actually works" look 36:37-36:38.
Eric, if you see this, I have still have a set of stock LT1 heads I'll give you if you still need them for your C4. Swapped them out for a set of AFR heads off a 97 Trans am in 2001ish. I don't want them and have held onto them for 20+ years now, time to go to a better home.
Congratulations. Enjoy it 🙃.
Very nicely done. You have reached a point of satisfaction; that is a personal milestone in maturity.
As someone who has never understood the hate about the "runny egg" lights, if/when I buy a 996 I'd put decals on the bumper that look like yolks running down :)
That kept them REALLY cheap for years. I️ bought one 6 years ago with 19k miles for a relative song. They drive better than 993’s, the air and heat work really well, and they feel like tanks.
Awesome laugh Eric when you were launching through the gears with the Porsche. Great times ahead for you.
Eric, good job with the Porsche! You are more of a purist rather than a modder.
I prefer the purity of originality over slapping on go fast bits.
Congrats on finishing it as far as driveability
Derek
Your smile at the 38:05 was so satisfying! I agree with you...the older I get, i just want things working fine! I loved this video...and that flat6 sound!!
Finally a normal man. Bravo! I applaud your approach. There are enough 'petrolheads' here on RUclips that all they want is "1k hp to the wheel" [in a country that has hw speeds limited to 55-75mph and city 25-35mph - (what a joke)]. Enjoy the drive.
Clearly a fan of Ed China saying things like spanner, and sorted. Love it.
Eric, congrats on finishing the Porsche project. Just enjoy driving it for a while, you have earned it.
Yep, his SEG gets bigger as the revs get higher, lol.
Congrats on a working Porsche! Drive the hell out of it!
I don't know when Porsche went to the push together hose fitment system (wire bail), but they seem to be a bit easier to work with to me. Nice 911 you got there and time to enjoy it.
Cheers to a nice, original looking car. Well done!
This one looks like an absolute thrill to drive. Your face says it all on the in-car camera. Thanks for taking us along on the first drive! Excited to see what’s next
Well worth the big smile on your face going through the gears. I just replaced the hoses and clamps with factory parts on my old FJ 40 and now will stop complaining, thanks.
I owned a turbo 911. Triple digits too fast. Sold for a base 911 convertible with 6 speed. So much fun with slower car.
Nice to see a project come together. Cosmetically the only noticeable thing it needs is a good cut and buff to make the paint pop. I am only surprised that you didnt use a constant pressure clamp on your hoses but opted for worm clamps. Good job overall and hope you continue to enjoy driving it.
That smile on your face when you pushed it! - Love it!!!
Because of a wire the horse was lost. But the wire! Love the smile
I wish I could like this video more than once. The ending was the best!!
My adult dream has been to someday own a 911. Of course, at my socioeconomic status, that would mean a 7-10-year-old, 100K mile example. But after watching this video (and I LOVE this channel by-the-way), I'm having second thoughts. I have neither the skills nor the patience of Eric. So Eric: please enjoy that 911, you've definitely earned it!
Yeah. What a great ride. I wish I had the time and tools...and money.
The new wheels are an improvement.
Good job repairing this car that was screwed up by the previous mechanic. Even work by dealers is sub par.
“it’s fine…”
- it was definitely, however, not fine.
This is why the Porsche purists hated the water cooled engines. What a calamity to drain the coolant! Surely to god, the newer engines have a simplified procedure.
Good lord! I was traumatised when I worked on my 1989 air cooled 911 C4 but I am so glad I didn't have to deal with Satins' cooling system👹.
As a recovering German car guy myself, and ASE master tech... try out using spring clamps on all your cooking system hoses. You have plenty of free ones around. I've come to believe they are far superior to worm clamps long term.
Gotta love that there are at least 12 radiator hoses......
Wow! As a non-mechanic with my 17 year old 997, I am in awe of your willingness to dive into all of that.
Love the videos, keep them coming :)
It's always nice to get to the point of a project where it's drivable. It definitely breathes new life into the enthusiasm you have for it.
That being said, I spent two long days helping my Nephew swap out the suspension on his '08 Volkswagen Golf R32. The entire first day was almost entirely spent on changing the front sway bar. The whole front suspension needs to be essentially dismantled to get it out. The best part was the aftermarket bar he bought to replace it didn't fit. As soon as the stocker was on the ground next to the replacement, it was very apparent that it wasn't going to fit, so we had to do all that work in reverse to re-install the stock sway bar. By comparison, the front struts and rear springs and shocks took maybe half a day. I now own a set of triple square bits I'll probably never use again, as well as the bit to spread the front knuckle to get the strut out.
So, between that experience and watching your experience with fine german engineering has pretty much cemented the idea that I'd rather walk than own a german car.
Glad it's back together, though!
The only thing that makes them really much nicer is slightly lowering (to M030 RW spec), aeroskirts, add grill after the bumper to avoid much leaves in it, bulletproof the M96 engine, renew some of the arms. But most importantly, enjoy the car. It's a nice early one.
I have a Porsche 968. She is my DD, I love driving her. Project, yes, enjoyment, most definitely 😊
More than 1 bar of oil pressure is always good. That Canary flies, and sounds quite good too.
Hahahahha. Every time I hear, “it’s fine” I’m laughing. I don’t know which I enjoy more, the battles with the dip sticks or whatever causes “it’s fine!”
"Some cars are good they way they are" - What a perfect answer to the people who spend a LOT to get a little for no real reason (other than the poser reason}.
Great video. Well done!!!!
38:12 That brought a real smile to my face. I know exactly (exactly!) how that feels. And the funny thing is, it is such a nice feeling that you (I...) end up doing it again and again. Much more satisfying than just buying something that runs. The down side is, it makes me bond with my cars and I end up never selling them. I now own 15...
I have to say that I also love your attitude. I spent many years working as a tech and manged shops as well as owning my own shop. My attitude towards putting a car together is like yours: everything has to fit, everything has to snap in place, if there was a screw or cable tie there OEM it has to go back that way. Not that I am against modifying. Quite the opposite, all my cars are modified in some form. But it needs to look and function like it came from the factory. Kudos!
The older I get the more I just want my stuff to work. In a few years you will find that applies to more then just your cars 🙂
It's strange to see Eric building something instead of destroying it.
Nice ride man! Enjoy!
Been waiting for a Porsche video!
This was a great series to watch. Great advise on how to work on a project that you don't have all the history on. Great job and enjoy!
I love all the jokes, the videos, and everything I learn. I'll catch YOU on the next one. Can't wait man. Thanks
Congrats! Great to see, hope you enjoy it!!!
Well look at this from a different perspective. You are going to have the best smelling Porsche in your state. If the darn guy did his job correctly you wouldn't be in this situation. TMP from N.J.
Congrats! Sounds amazing
That's awesome! Enjoy the ride, dude!
I like this Porsche Content a lot! Thanks for sharing. Great content!
Oh and...
18:33 so funny "I love what I do" - how often did this come to my mind when I am wrenching... I feel that one!
40:22 If I could only say the same
That is a damn nice car after what you did to it! Nice job! I think it's damn near perfect!
Congratulations! Time for some well-deserved driving fun!
Congratulations dude! Nice.
That’s awesome, congratulations looks like you’re having fun!
Eric- that wire that was added in place of the ground to the running light is probably tied into the front blinkers, that way the running light flashes as well. Great job!
fantastic upload, Eric!!
thank you. your channel is always interesting to me. I worked on cars for a long time until an untimely accident disabled me. keep up the great content.
stay healthy and safe.
Well done! Much fun! Carry on, sir!
The wheels were DEFINITELY the correct choice
The fruits of your labor was all worth it. Great job on the car. I have a 2001 Porsche Carrera Cabriolet and I absolutely love it. Enjoy the ride. Happy Motoring!
Well done Eric…love the look of the new wheels!
The bumper covers on the 986/996 cars is super easy to remove, and should be done as part of the annual maintenance to clean out the debris in front of the radiators
I enjoyed the series now you enjoy your efforts . Great series.
Smilin the whole time!! Sounds great!!
Eric, major congratulations on a great video series on your 996. Additionally Major Congratulations on everything you did on this car.
There are few things in life more pleasurable than driving a sorted out 911. Enjoy it. You deserve it.
Congratulations Eric! 👍🍾
Congrats Eric - she's a beauty and sounds great
Congratulations! Well deserved!!!
Sitting here watching begging for you to take off the front bumper. It's so easy on a 996. It would have saved you so much headache.
Well done brother. Great job bringing it back to its former glory. Now enjoy. BTW...those Speedlines look amazing.
Your smiles during test drive says it all! Great job!
I have a C4S, love banging it through the gears. I left an E46 M3 behind, don't miss it after getting the 996. The 996 is a better performing car in every way, and yes its great stock. My only mod is factory ROW M030 springs and Koni's. Bad repairs are terrible to discover, and gratifying to get straightened out.
Honestly loved the drive at the end, like many others have commented. Just looked awesome, you were enjoying the car after a lot of hard work.
Great work! Those wheels look *chef's kiss*
You having fun after all the work you have done is great to see.
that car is to much work for me, its like working on a jet . no room to work. god bless you eric , you have a lot of drive you never give up and do a fantastic job.
Well done, Eric. Can't wait for the next 'non-project' car!!!
I would recommend constant tension hose clamps. Worm clamps don't expand and contract with deatroys the hose prematurely.
Very nice ride! Glad you got it running again, finally. :)