dan_189 Posted 20March, 2018 Report Share Posted 20March, 2018 Doesn't run very far, I think you maybe changed a few other cables then if it was under the car? On the 996 :Disconnect battery, remove airbox, TB, plenum, 2nd plenum - optional (I wouldn't recommend it), disconnect starter, remove starter, disconnect cable from alternator, un route cable by removing jump start box OR undo AC compressor to make room for the cable with the box attached. Installation is the reverse however on the new cable heat up the plastic box to remove it from the cable OR if you undid the AC compressor the cable + box will fit through, re-route the cable. AOS is a BIG job, left side intake needs to be removed and the engine needs to be dropped a bit to gain access. If you need an extra set of hands i'm in Essendon - happy to help out Here are some threads that can help: https://rennlist.com/forums/996-forum/764630-updated-alternator-starter-cable-4.html - replacing cable https://rennlist.com/forums/996-forum/870715-alternator-starter-cable-replacement-simplified.html - removing jump box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francois Posted 20March, 2018 Report Share Posted 20March, 2018 19 minutes ago, dan_189 said: Doesn't run very far, I think you maybe changed a few other cables then if it was under the car? On the 996 :Disconnect battery, remove airbox, TB, plenum, 2nd plenum - optional (I wouldn't recommend it), disconnect starter, remove starter, disconnect cable from alternator, un route cable by removing jump start box OR undo AC compressor to make room for the cable with the box attached. Installation is the reverse however on the new cable heat up the plastic box to remove it from the cable OR if you undid the AC compressor the cable + box will fit through, re-route the cable. AOS is a BIG job, left side intake needs to be removed and the engine needs to be dropped a bit to gain access. If you need an extra set of hands i'm in Essendon - happy to help out Here are some threads that can help: https://rennlist.com/forums/996-forum/764630-updated-alternator-starter-cable-4.html - replacing cable https://rennlist.com/forums/996-forum/870715-alternator-starter-cable-replacement-simplified.html - removing jump box Ok, probably some significant differences. It's definitely only one cable on the 997, I replaced it not so long ago - I'll probably never forget :-) Much longer than 996 then. AOS is straightforward when doing this job on the *7 - definitely no need to lower the engine, so probably another major difference! Cheers :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 20March, 2018 Report Share Posted 20March, 2018 Must be a few differences AOS on 996 is at the left rear of the engine - bank 1 it's not an easy or I'd say 'almost' not a weekend DIYer job IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francois Posted 20March, 2018 Report Share Posted 20March, 2018 38 minutes ago, dan_189 said: Must be a few differences AOS on 996 is at the left rear of the engine - bank 1 it's not an easy or I'd say 'almost' not a weekend DIYer job IMO Oh yeah - just did a quick search - looks like a PITA! On the 997, it's right behind the throttle body / plenum. Need to disconnect some of its hoses when you do the starter / cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 21March, 2018 Report Share Posted 21March, 2018 15 hours ago, Francois said: Oh yeah - just did a quick search - looks like a PITA! On the 997, it's right behind the throttle body / plenum. Need to disconnect some of its hoses when you do the starter / cable. If only the 996 was like that! Assuming your car is an S with a 3.8? or MK2? Saw your bio! They have redesigned it for the M97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokiou Posted 21March, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 21March, 2018 thanks god m AOS is fine lol. Just the cables.. so is this one of those Pizza and Beer and Porsches in front of a house kinda night?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 21March, 2018 Report Share Posted 21March, 2018 2 minutes ago, Pokiou said: thanks god m AOS is fine lol. Just the cables.. so is this one of those Pizza and Beer and Porsches in front of a house kinda night?? Sounds good! Count me in if you need a hand Francois 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokiou Posted 21March, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 21March, 2018 @dan_189 you were selling the 996 GT3 parts on Gumtree at one stage. i was following that post closely but my wife wasnt having a bar of it lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 21March, 2018 Report Share Posted 21March, 2018 1 minute ago, Pokiou said: @dan_189 you were selling the 996 GT3 parts on Gumtree at one stage. i was following that post closely but my wife wasnt having a bar of it lol. Correct genuine front bar for a GT3 MK2 and a genuine AeroKit II wing for a Carrera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokiou Posted 21March, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 21March, 2018 Awesome, wife is still not having a bar of it lol. I'm lucky if i can get cat bypass or an exhaust for the car now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 21March, 2018 Report Share Posted 21March, 2018 2 minutes ago, Pokiou said: Awesome, wife is still not having a bar of it lol. I'm lucky if i can get cat bypass or an exhaust for the car now Fair enough! Haven't done an exhaust so when she gives the all clear i'm down for that too! Pokiou 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francois Posted 21March, 2018 Report Share Posted 21March, 2018 6 hours ago, dan_189 said: Sounds good! Count me in if you need a hand The more the merrier :-) Any idea Pokiou when you wanna do this? Agenda is filling up! dan_189 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokiou Posted 22March, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 22March, 2018 14 hours ago, Francois said: The more the merrier :-) Any idea Pokiou when you wanna do this? Agenda is filling up! Well the motor arrived, i start leave on the 1st of April. So any day after that im green. How About you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francois Posted 22March, 2018 Report Share Posted 22March, 2018 I'll be flying around most of April... I can do 1st and 2nd of April and then it pushes back to the 24th or after... sorry... 6 hours ago, Pokiou said: Well the motor arrived, i start leave on the 1st of April. So any day after that im green. How About you ? I'll be flying around most of April... I can do 1st and 2nd of April and then it pushes back to the 24th or after... sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokiou Posted 23March, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 23March, 2018 1st or the 2nd.. should be able to organize something, i just picked up my cable also to do that while we are in there. Francois 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francois Posted 23March, 2018 Report Share Posted 23March, 2018 3 hours ago, Pokiou said: 1st or the 2nd.. should be able to organize something, i just picked up my cable also to do that while we are in there. That could work What about for you @dan_189 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 24March, 2018 Report Share Posted 24March, 2018 11 hours ago, Francois said: That could work What about for you @dan_189 ? Either should be good for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quasio Posted 27March, 2018 Report Share Posted 27March, 2018 aww sounds like fun! .. if only i was back in melb with the 996.. i could've helped u guys out as i did this swap mid last year.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokiou Posted 28March, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 28March, 2018 Ok, guys i now have all the parts, just out of curiosity. Did we want to do this at my house or did @dan_189 or @Francois want me to come to their house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 28March, 2018 Report Share Posted 28March, 2018 17 hours ago, Pokiou said: Ok, guys i now have all the parts, just out of curiosity. Did we want to do this at my house or did @dan_189 or @Francois want me to come to their house? Do you have tools: metric socket set, extensions etc. and a good area undercover setup to work with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokiou Posted 29March, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 29March, 2018 i have a single garage thats covered by tight... my tools are limited as during the house move my wife made the mistake of throwing out some tools (sidchrome) out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francois Posted 29March, 2018 Report Share Posted 29March, 2018 1 hour ago, Pokiou said: i have a single garage thats covered by tight... my tools are limited as during the house move my wife made the mistake of throwing out some tools (sidchrome) out. Hey guys, I'm back! Sorry - had a busy week and didn't get the chance to come down to PFA. I can come with my tools: torque wrench, ratchets, adapters, sockets, e-torx, extension, wobble extensions, etc. I event have a PIWIS Tester II since Wednesday this week! What day are we looking at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 29March, 2018 Report Share Posted 29March, 2018 2 minutes ago, Francois said: Hey guys, I'm back! Sorry - had a busy week and didn't get the chance to come down to PFA. I can come with my tools: torque wrench, ratchets, adapters, sockets, e-torx, extension, wobble extensions, etc. I event have a PIWIS Tester II since Wednesday this week! What day are we looking at? I can bring some tools too Got a PIWIS II last year, good move! Francois 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francois Posted 29March, 2018 Report Share Posted 29March, 2018 1 minute ago, dan_189 said: I can bring some tools too Got a PIWIS II last year, good move! Need it to flush my brakes the right way ;-) Two PIWIS II ... Sir Pokiou is a lucky man! dan_189 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokiou Posted 29March, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 29March, 2018 hehe thanks guys. So if you want we can do it at my house or who ever has a bigger garage? Either way im easy and the 1st is fine with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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