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Loren, is it a big job to drop the motor on a 996T

BigBadBen

By BigBadBen
in 996 TT, 996 TT S, 996 GT2

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I am looking into doing the Evolution Motorsports GT700 upgrade and was wondering how big a job it was to drop the motor, I will also be putting in a new clutch assembly too from EVO. I like working on my cars and this is a project I know I can handle.....please can you shed some light on this for me please. I have access to a hoist etc.

TIA Loren.

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Well it's not like the old VW beetle days or even a 914 - I could drop one of those in 15 minutes.

You need to support the engine and remove the transmission first. Then the engine. Obviously you need to disconnect the battery and all of the electronics, fuels lines, the AC lines, power steering, and coolant hoses.

Not an easy job for the inexperienced - likely 2-3 hours your first time (IMHO).

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Loren

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Well, naturally Porsche has lots of special tools (to sell dealers). They have tools to hold the engine while you remove the transmission etc., etc. It can be done with the right general engine and transmission lifts if you are careful.

Drop by a dealer or local shop and ask them if you can watch them sometime - you don't need to tell them why. ;)

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I would say 2-3 hours is a big underestimation especially for someone with no prior experience. I would say 5-6 hours for a first timer. I would also recommend removing the engine and transmission as one unit, theres no reason not to.

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