PSE Install Problem

[Dharn55]

STarted my PSE install yesterday. Things were pretty rusted up so I finally got the cans off this morning. When I went to hang the new cans I found that the support brackets for the cans was different from the old ones. Apparently there is one set for cars through 01 (996.111.227.02 and 996.111.228.02) and a new style with a different bolts pattern for cars starting in 02 (996.111.237.02 and 996.111.238.02). Unfortunately, one or more studs broke off the old brackets so I can't re-use them.

In all the posts, DIY's etc. I have reviewed I don't remember hearing about this problem. Has anyone else encountered this problem when installing the new style PSE on an older car? :cursing:

[Dharn55]

STarted my PSE install yesterday. Things were pretty rusted up so I finally got the cans off this morning. When I went to hang the new cans I found that the support brackets for the cans was different from the old ones. Apparently there is one set for cars through 01 (996.111.227.02 and 996.111.228.02) and a new style with a different bolts pattern for cars starting in 02 (996.111.237.02 and 996.111.238.02). Unfortunately, one or more studs broke off the old brackets so I can't re-use them.

In all the posts, DIY's etc. I have reviewed I don't remember hearing about this problem. Has anyone else encountered this problem when installing the new style PSE on an older car? :cursing:

So, if anybody has an old exhaust and does not need the brackets, I'm in the market. PM me, PLEASE!!

[Kim]

STarted my PSE install yesterday. Things were pretty rusted up so I finally got the cans off this morning. When I went to hang the new cans I found that the support brackets for the cans was different from the old ones. Apparently there is one set for cars through 01 (996.111.227.02 and 996.111.228.02) and a new style with a different bolts pattern for cars starting in 02 (996.111.237.02 and 996.111.238.02). Unfortunately, one or more studs broke off the old brackets so I can't re-use them.

In all the posts, DIY's etc. I have reviewed I don't remember hearing about this problem. Has anyone else encountered this problem when installing the new style PSE on an older car? :cursing:

Well, 3 days ago I posted a confession of my many mistakes in the PSE install, including this one:

"4. I struggled somewhat attempting to mount the new mufflers … until I went back and read in the TSB: “Note: For MY 99 through 01, the new mufflers can only be fitted using the existing muffler holder on the engine.” So, as usual, struggle, back up, read the instructions, then proceed again."

Kim

2000 Cab

[Dharn55]

STarted my PSE install yesterday. Things were pretty rusted up so I finally got the cans off this morning. When I went to hang the new cans I found that the support brackets for the cans was different from the old ones. Apparently there is one set for cars through 01 (996.111.227.02 and 996.111.228.02) and a new style with a different bolts pattern for cars starting in 02 (996.111.237.02 and 996.111.238.02). Unfortunately, one or more studs broke off the old brackets so I can't re-use them.

In all the posts, DIY's etc. I have reviewed I don't remember hearing about this problem. Has anyone else encountered this problem when installing the new style PSE on an older car? :cursing:

Well, 3 days ago I posted a confession of my many mistakes in the PSE install, including this one:

"4. I struggled somewhat attempting to mount the new mufflers … until I went back and read in the TSB: “Note: For MY 99 through 01, the new mufflers can only be fitted using the existing muffler holder on the engine.” So, as usual, struggle, back up, read the instructions, then proceed again."

Kim

2000 Cab

So Kim, did you take the brackets off the old cans or change the actual support that bolts to the engine?

[Kim]

So Kim, did you take the brackets off the old cans or change the actual support that bolts to the engine?

Oh, I definitely just took the brackets off my old cans. By the time, I was a little exasperated and in no mood to investigate what it would take to change the mounts on the car. The brackets on the cans have only two bolts per side, and were already on the floor right in front of me.

I did encounter a few other hurdles in the process. You might want to check the post: PSE Complete - Lessons Learned

If I can be of any help (other than giving you my brackets), don't hesitate to PM or email me.

Kim

2000 Cab

[ToblertheDog]

STarted my PSE install yesterday. Things were pretty rusted up so I finally got the cans off this morning. When I went to hang the new cans I found that the support brackets for the cans was different from the old ones. Apparently there is one set for cars through 01 (996.111.227.02 and 996.111.228.02) and a new style with a different bolts pattern for cars starting in 02 (996.111.237.02 and 996.111.238.02). Unfortunately, one or more studs broke off the old brackets so I can't re-use them.

In all the posts, DIY's etc. I have reviewed I don't remember hearing about this problem. Has anyone else encountered this problem when installing the new style PSE on an older car? :cursing:

Dharn55,

You might want to check out my comments in the following post: http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=8343&hl=

That said, your only option is to find a used set of cans and pull the mounting bracket off. You can use some of the parts from your new one. My suggestion is to look online, contact a tuner, or visit your local Porsche service center. There should be plenty of older mufflers available that you can use to slice & dice for the mounting bracket you need to swap onto your new PSE.

Try Oklahoma Foreign, as well.

Best.

David

[Dharn55]

:clapping: Actually, I found out that the old style bracket is still available from Porsche. Retail is about $108@ but Sunset can get them of $66@. For now I drilled out the old studs and used bolts. Seems to work fine. However, if someone has an old set of brackets/exhaust I would be interested in them. Thanbks for everyones help.