Fixing my broken 996 (again) and Porsche 911 headlight restoration guide!

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Fixing my broken 996 (again) and Porsche 911 headlight restoration guide!

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My Porsche 996 Carrera has broken down again! In this video we get to the bottom of the problem, plus I visit Garage Therapy to get the 911's cloudy headlights refurbed back to a factory finish!
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@thedrivingshoe Жыл бұрын

Honestly, salvaging the oil filler tube is the prudent move. Mine was replaced and it was an incredible amount of work to get to the base of the tube. So much else to go wrong while removing intake systems and yes, the alternator. If also replacing these collateral parts gives peace of mind (I suppose it does), then yes hours vs minutes is worth it!

@GC-kp7lo Жыл бұрын

Yep, eventually all 25 year rubber and plastic bits start to crumble. Wait til your AOS goes. FYI, get yourself a UAOS track version to replace it. With it comes the oil hose. You will never have to replace the AOS again. Just the diaphragm in 10 min. Not to mention that it will give you substantially more protection on the track helping to mitigate hydralock. Eventually you will need to replace your power steering lines as well. Just happened to me.

@scottshand8559 Жыл бұрын

As I watched the entire video I must say Little Irish sure looks pretty awesome after your friend at Garage Therapy was all done with him!

@1949bug Жыл бұрын

A good tip if to avoid damaging paint and having to mask…..the 996 headlights literally take 10seconds to remove with a quarter turn off the socket key from the factory tool kit 👍

@spencerscott7537 Жыл бұрын

Big fan of the green on little Irish. Thinking to do mine in the future on a 996 Targa.

@chesspiece81 Жыл бұрын

I don't know if you've caught Matt Ross and his restoration of a Speed Yellow 996 Turbo but it has proved to be really good.

@blufftontiger1 Жыл бұрын

Stateside here... we use bug repellent to clean up the fogged headlights. Follow it up with some clear-coat.

@Flat6Rebel Жыл бұрын

Had mine replaced a few months ago. Definitely worth going for a new one, specially with the heat of South Florida.

@bigmacdaddy1234 Жыл бұрын

1:40 best 996 ever. Love the green with black Porsche lettering and duck tail. Two thumbs way up.

@GarageTherapyOfficial Жыл бұрын

It's a thing of beauty.

@MarkCS-gx8ep Жыл бұрын

Another informative video Lee , that’s content is extremely handy to know as a 996 buyer , Awesome stuff fella 👌

@9WERKSTV Жыл бұрын

Cheers Mark, I highly appreciate that good sir.

@MagicAyrtonforever Жыл бұрын

Great video _ Your 996 is looking splendid!

@9WERKSTV Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@scottshand8559 Жыл бұрын

Wow Lee! Your black electrical tape around the oil filler neck tube looks just like mine! Two continents and over 6K miles away and yet our little 996's have the same DNA...how about that. When I looked into how much work and reaching wayyyy back behind the engine it took to replace the entire filler tube I decided to just use my DIY backyard skills and use the black tape. Problem solved. But there is starting to be some oily build-up from leak-by back where the filler tube meets the engine so eventually it will get a proper fix. But not today. 😉

@9WERKSTV Жыл бұрын

Good work Scott! It is indeed a medium-term fix, glad you got it sorted from home.

@user-cf1in1tl7j Жыл бұрын

I suggest you try Mothers Mag & Aluminium Polish on the headlights next time ....

@dannsmcshane1233 Жыл бұрын

Nice

@craftingmat5425 Жыл бұрын

9:16 is the ceramic coating really the proper solution to keep UV away? Do you need to refresh it time by time or is this a one-and-done job (for the next 10 years until the headlights need refreshing?)? I like this kind of content... and I love the little green irish, it is gorgeous! Like!

@GarageTherapyOfficial Жыл бұрын

Ultimately a ceramic coating is not going to as effective as clearcoat which typically has UV peak resilience of 10 years. However modern ceramic coatings and more specifically professional grade coatings can do a very good job for several years or more. It will need to be refreshed in future however its life can be prolonged with other product during maintenance washes or quarterly protection refreshes.

@HawkMillFarm Жыл бұрын

Headlights pop out easily on 997, not the same with a 996? Did my 997 (on the bench) with a diy kit and it was easy and went well IMO. It makes huge difference doesn't it.

@MrCarrera28 Жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same thing. On a 996 there is a tool in the toolkit which means you can remove the headlights in less than a minute. Given risks to paintwork from polishing I am surprised they didn't remove the headlights first.

@GarageTherapyOfficial Жыл бұрын

Hi David, time wasn't on our side on the day and having owned many porsches and correct many headlights (not just porsche) it was straight forward to correct them on the car. This allows us to apply a bit of pressure on the lens without it moving. If we were to wet sand then yes I would have removed the light.

@Nodstar73 Жыл бұрын

I had a question that I would appreciate your thoughts on, I have foggy Xenon projector lamps. I notice that a lot of Xenon projector lamps get a film build up on them over several years, noticeably reducing the light output. The only option seems to be to change the entire headlamp or split it and re seal it, which is less than ideal. This got me thinking, what if a gas or liquid based cleaning solution could be sprayed into the unit via the bulb opening that could clean and dissolve the film without damaging the electrics! That is a big ask I know but as you are a Chemist and a detailer I could not think of a better person to ask.

@GarageTherapyOfficial Жыл бұрын

I think the only way to properly clean the interior of a lens assuming you can get access to spray something in there is dry ice cleaning. Ultimately with that method the dirt has to go somewhere so it would remain in the lense. You would ideally want to spray something like an IPA that would evaporate. As to whether that would clean the area without agitation or wiping I wouldn't be so sure. Also you wouldn't want it to go on the electronics which probably wouldn't be the case at the edge of the light cluster. I fear splitting the light cluster is the only way. Are you referring to a 996? It might be easier to buy another light cluster...

@michaeljohncox3898 Жыл бұрын

My question would be how can we make 26 hours in a day to provide the time to detail my 996 C4. I always have good intentions but rarely does it make it to the top of the list. I need to get my headlights done again this spring. Yours turned out great

@GarageTherapyOfficial Жыл бұрын

We would recommend taking on certain parts of the car in sections every weekend. You'll soon find that you will get through it.

@713vinh Жыл бұрын

I LOVE this car! Please don't ever sell it.

@9WERKSTV Жыл бұрын

Thankfully I love it just as much. What a car.

@dannsmcshane1233 Жыл бұрын

Horrible job alternator off throttle body off but you need to do it

@jaspwetering2528 Жыл бұрын

Proud of myself. I called a cracked oil filler tube on the first crank and stop, and this hasn't even happened to me (yet). It presented as a massive vacuum leak straight away and that's the most likely part to fail.

@9WERKSTV Жыл бұрын

Good work sir! I need you on speed dial!

@madfemurfast Жыл бұрын

Those headlights are good for another 25 years...

@milchomarkov8158 Жыл бұрын

with that coating more like 2-3 if you drive it on weekends. once you get the factory uv coating off everything is a temporary remedy.

@brightenupcc Жыл бұрын

This video (plus others) validates my decision to avoid 996 ownership. For a similar price, a myriad of MX5 and 86 cars that offer equal thrills without any of the unreliability. Not the same heritage for sure but it all comes down to the drive.

@9WERKSTV Жыл бұрын

I've had x3 MX5s and x3 996s and have to say comparing them is like comparing a Happy Meal at McDonald's to an afternoon at Rick Steins.

@vintagesteelgarage Жыл бұрын

You obviously haven't driven a 986 or 996 then. Without a doubt the best steering car ever. The feedback is outstanding and a joy to drive. I used to think they where over priced sporty cars. Until I got a 986 now I also have a 996 c4s.

@gregspark9845 Жыл бұрын

While the cars you mention give driving Thrills, they are different Thrills to those from a 911. I've owned too many cars, most with performance credentials and all formats, FWD, AWD, RWD, and am on my 2nd 911. After I sold my first one, a perfect 996.2 C2 manual, to purchase an Aston, I immediately missed the 911 driving experience. Now remedied after selling my 20V ur quattro for crazy money, I have a 997.1 C2 manual. Yes yes, it's another M96 engine. Great engine as long as it doesn't break, and sounds SO much better than the DFI engine in the 997.2. As long as I can drive, there'll be a 911 in my garage, even if I'm down to just one car! (Also have Z4M Coupe, Aston Martin Rapide S, and JDM ITR DC2).

@stewartclough4866 Жыл бұрын

Why not just remove the headlight unit, only takes a minute. No masking. I do mine every year.

@9WERKSTV Жыл бұрын

And then how do you hold the light still while you're working all over it with a DA?!

@BluCat86 Жыл бұрын

@@9WERKSTVI secured mine to a work bench with duct tape.

@GarageTherapyOfficial Жыл бұрын

If we were to start wet sanding we would of removed the headlights for sure. It's quite a straight forward procedure. We were time time limited so we decided it wasn't worth the effort and the hassle of securing the light to apply some good pressure with the DA.

@stewartclough4866 Жыл бұрын

I was just making a point how easy the unit is to remove. If you use a DI and compound, it gets everywhere.

@GarageTherapyOfficial Жыл бұрын

@@stewartclough4866 a point well made. You shouldn't get product sling with the right technique and pad priming.