997 advice
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CBschnell
PCGB Member
Hi Martin
From my limited experience of mine, I do notice that after several hours driving. Reading threads on other forums it is common and you can hear the fan continuing to run after switching off ignition. I noticed on one forum that some owners even raise the boot to let it cool in the garage. Other more experienced owners may have an opinion on this - they usually do
The Oil pressure on mine hits 5 at running speed, but it does drop down when stationary. Just check it more often at different times to see if it does come down - it does reference the expected range in the handbook. If it does stick at 5 all the time, it may just be the oil pressure sender unit.
Enjoy the car
Chris
From my limited experience of mine, I do notice that after several hours driving. Reading threads on other forums it is common and you can hear the fan continuing to run after switching off ignition. I noticed on one forum that some owners even raise the boot to let it cool in the garage. Other more experienced owners may have an opinion on this - they usually do
The Oil pressure on mine hits 5 at running speed, but it does drop down when stationary. Just check it more often at different times to see if it does come down - it does reference the expected range in the handbook. If it does stick at 5 all the time, it may just be the oil pressure sender unit.
Enjoy the car
Chris
STiG911
New member
Hello Martin!
Yes, even after a couple of hours - sometimes less if you're 'on it' - the car can feel / smell hot. Largely this is due to the heat from the exhaust and heat soak at the back in general. The rear tyres sometimes smell 'hot rubbery' too, because of this.
The oil pressure will always shoot up to 5 on start up and while driving, but may drop a little when idling after it's warmed up. As the oil ages, pressure will likely drop to around 3 when idling once warmed, but should still go back to 5 while driving.
Yes, even after a couple of hours - sometimes less if you're 'on it' - the car can feel / smell hot. Largely this is due to the heat from the exhaust and heat soak at the back in general. The rear tyres sometimes smell 'hot rubbery' too, because of this.
The oil pressure will always shoot up to 5 on start up and while driving, but may drop a little when idling after it's warmed up. As the oil ages, pressure will likely drop to around 3 when idling once warmed, but should still go back to 5 while driving.
My C2 Gen2 feels and smells hot on occasions even after not particularly enthusiastic driving. My 987 did the same and they have basically a similar engine. It seemed to be a common feature on Boxster's and it doesn't seem to have any bad side effects in the 911. The cooling fans have been known to come on if it has been parked out in the sun before driving off but I have never had an issue with it overheating. Some people have fitted mesh grills behind the radiator fins to stop any debris building up deep down in the intake ducts.
As for oil pressure, I was out this morning and noted the the pressure is between 2 and 3 bar under normal load, dropping to a little below 2 when idling. It never really went up past 3 and I have never noticed it go any higher than this, certainly never up to 5.
As for oil pressure, I was out this morning and noted the the pressure is between 2 and 3 bar under normal load, dropping to a little below 2 when idling. It never really went up past 3 and I have never noticed it go any higher than this, certainly never up to 5.
Gen 2 oil pumps are completely different to Gen 1 cars. The former is electrical "on demand" and the latter mechanical. 5 is completely normal for a Gen 1 car with anything much above idle revs. The oil pressure on Gen 2 cars is most curious. Just pressing the loud pedal, and before the revs increase, the oil pressure will increase.[] On my Gen 2 turbo something around 4 is the highest it ever gets.
] On my Gen 2 turbo something around 4 is the highest it ever gets.
stephenowen
PCGB Member
How do you find your gen 2 turbo? I am considering one as my next purchase , do you track it ? Is as quick as the stats suggest?
Oil pressure gauge will stay at 5 until hot on a gen 1 and then at tick over it will drop to 3 or 2 ish depending on the oil temp , the warmer your oil temp , the lower at tick over it will drop. I have noticed , I drive my car daily that if the car is pointing nose upwards on a slope, it will read higher.
They get hot , read the online blogs regarding low temp thermostats and the right bank.
Oil pressure gauge will stay at 5 until hot on a gen 1 and then at tick over it will drop to 3 or 2 ish depending on the oil temp , the warmer your oil temp , the lower at tick over it will drop. I have noticed , I drive my car daily that if the car is pointing nose upwards on a slope, it will read higher.
They get hot , read the online blogs regarding low temp thermostats and the right bank.
Are you asking me, Stephen? If so, all I can really say is that I had it nearly 12 years from new and still love it to bits. Yes been on track many times. Quick enough for me and probably quicker than the stats...stephenowen said:
You need to try one....I had a Gen 1 C2S. The turbo will take your breath away.[
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stephenowen
PCGB Member
Thanks for the feedback, I desperately looked to speak to owners at Brands, plenty of beautiful turbos , but no owners to speak to. I love the 997 , its the sweet spot for me and I love turbos. The 996 and 997 members are true enthusiasts, thanks for the feedback. I am not pulling the trigger just yet , but the plan is to have one in my garage in 18 months or so.
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