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Cristo

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Having recently purchased a Porsche 992 Turbo S I've realized how easy it is for leaves and debris to flow in behind the rear spoiler area and into the radiator cavity below, also the cooling fans. As it appears almost inaccessible to remove such debris has anyone established whether anything hinges up to gain better access ?
 
I think it'll be a case of a length of bent wire, soft brushes and a powerful vacuum cleaner for the moment. This has been an ongoing problem for 911's, particularly Turbo S's, for quite sometime. Long term, debris collects and compresses in the rearmost corners on each side and this holds in moisture causing corrosion, eventually resulting in radiator failure.

I removed the bumpers and fitted aluminium mesh in the apertures of my last 3 TTS's - there are instructions on how to do it in the 997 and 991 Register forums - you need to be a Club member to access them. I've been looking at doing something similar with the current car and, if and when I do, I'll post something on this forum. I'm reluctant at the moment since I've only had the vehicle a very short time and it's looking more complicated this time due to all the extra active aero. :rolleyes:

Regards,


Clive
 
keithn said:
You say "rear spoiler area"... the radiators are at the front...
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There are radiators front AND rear on the 992 Turno S. The rear rads are situated in the cavity beneath the external rear spoiler!!
 
I may have misunderstood you. If you are referring to debris at the rear, you can lift the engine cover and then the plastic shroud beneath secured with push-fit clips. Once this is away, it gives very limited access into the engine bay.
Regards,

Clive
 
Presumably these rear rads are part of the charge air cooling where the air leaving the turbos is cooled before entering the engine, replacing the old intercoolers?
 
They probably are but I haven't investigated their purpose. What I'm looking for is anyone that is familiar with the 992 Turbo S specifically to hopefully answer my original post.
 
Many thanks for your response, however are you familiar specifically with the new 992 Turbo S as the radiators are at the far rear of the car and situated beneath the exterior located spoiler? It is not like the other 992's where the spoiler is not visible until it is deployed. There is a very small gap between the air flow flap and rear spoiler where on the face of it it's almost impossible to gain access to remove the ingress of leaves and seeds.
 
I think I've been able to decipher the location you are referring to. It is the turbos' intercooler air intakes.

The upper section of the engine cover looks as though it may be removable, but I suspect it is likely to be quite a major undertaking - most 992 engine procedures start with removing the rear bumper - so probably not something you would wish to tackle during a Sunday morning clean-up.[;)]

I think my original suggestion of soft brushes and long nozzle on a powerful vacuum cleaner will be your best bet atm.

If I get any more info, I'll post it here.

Regards,

Clive


 
Thanks for your suggestion Clive. I have in fact tried that idea with a flexible flat rubber nozzle/crevice tool but the gap is so narrow and restrictive that I wasn't very successful in gaining proper access; a real pain of a design for such an expensive car!
The thing is, the entire spoiler and rear light strip has the appearance of it being able to be hinged up, but clearly not possible. I'd be extremely grateful to hear of any further useful info you might pick up ..............
Regards,
Chris
 
Thank you for your helpful suggestion. I have in fact already got the exact set you suggest but felt they were more for fine dust than bigger stuff like leaves and seeds due to the narrow tube. I’ll give it a try though ??
 
I am not sure whether it applies to your case, but I find a leaf blower (I have a Bosch rechargeable one) useful for cleaning the front radiators on my non-Turbo. The option to blow rather than suck works well in certain locations.
 
Yes I agree but the rear radiator seems to be enclosed in a chamber that lets air and leaves/seeds in but extremely limited access to anything else !
 
Cristo said:
Thanks for your suggestion Clive. I have in fact tried that idea with a flexible flat rubber nozzle/crevice tool but the gap is so narrow and restrictive that I wasn't very successful in gaining proper access; a real pain of a design for such an expensive car!
The thing is, the entire spoiler and rear light strip has the appearance of it being able to be hinged up, but clearly not possible. I'd be extremely grateful to hear of any further useful info you might pick up ..............
Regards,
Chris
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From what I can see thus far, from within the engine compartment, remove the oil filler cap, then the plastic fan shroud. This gives access to 3 small plastic covers - 1 in each corner and 1 in the centre. Remove these to gain access to fasteners for the air-vent moulding. Removing this would provide improved access to the the intercooler - but not by much. :rolleyes:

Ideally, removing the body section containing the spoiler is the solution, but mine has the aero kit and this doesn't appear very easy. I'll check for any other solutions when next at my Centre. [;)]

Regards,

Clive
 
A rather delayed follow up, I know, but I have now discovered the method for removing the rear engine deck of the Turbo S in order to provide access to the top of the horizontal intercooler for cleaning out debris etc.

I shall be posting the project and photos in the Members Only Technical Section within the next few days.

Regards,

Clive

PS. Now posted at https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1120368 (You need to be PCGB member and logged in.)
 
Lancerlot said:
A rather delayed follow up, I know, but I have now discovered the method for removing the rear engine deck of the Turbo S in order to provide access to the top of the horizontal intercooler for cleaning out debris etc.

I shall be posting the project and photos in the Members Only Technical Section within the next few days.

Regards,

Clive
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Hi Clive, I am a former member of the club but due to me having little time to read all the publications sent to me or participate in many of the events I decided to become a guest but still be active in the forums.
Of particular interest is your post regarding access to the rear horizontal Inter cooler on my 992 Turbo S which has been an absolute access design fault……..up until now it seems!
l would be most grateful for information that gives proper access to this difficult area please, even though I only subscribe to the forum.
Many thanks
Chris
 
If you're no longer a member, you won't be able to access the Members Only section. Do you know someone who is and can copy it for you?

Alternatively, if you PM me your email address, I will take some screen shots and send them on to you.

I have compiled the text and photos, I just need to find a little time to collate and post them.

Regards,

Clive
 
Lancerlot said:
If you're no longer a member, you won't be able to access the Members Only section. Do you know someone who is and can copy it for you?

Alternatively, if you PM me your email address, I will take some screen shots and send them on to you.

I have compiled the text and photos, I just need to find a little time to collate and post them.

Regards,

Clive
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Many thanks Clive.
As I don’t know any members l would appreciate an email from you instead.
my email address is : chrisstockley@hotmail.co.uk
Thanks again
Chris
 
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