997t gen1 service

[Rocco1]

My 997t gen 1 is due for a major service,since the last major service it have covered 3000 miles
Would you have the plugs changed or not?
Spoke to number of independent specialists who say there is no need to throw away good plugs
Your thoughts please

[davek_964]

Rocco1 said:

My 997t gen 1 is due for a major service,since the last major service it have covered 3000 miles
Would you have the plugs changed or not?
Spoke to number of independent specialists who say there is no need to throw away good plugs
Your thoughts please

For my 996 turbo, I simply alternated minor / major services each year regardless of mileage. I think mine only managed around 5k-6k between the last couple of majors.

[Rocco1]

davek_964 said:

For my 996 turbo, I simply alternated minor / major services each year regardless of mileage. I think mine only managed around 5k-6k between the last couple of majors.

That was my initial thought :-)

[drmark]

No. They are not even run in

[PorscheGT4]

yes, it's a 2 year major service and NEEDS plugs, it's called preventative maintenance and IS on the 2 year required list of jobs on a major service.

Plugs can seize in the block.

ALso when selling it's one thing I would check as I would think, what else has the seller NOT been doing !

Edited by PorscheGT4 on Friday 29th May 16:54

[IMI A]

^ a spark plug service is every four years or 40,000 miles.

[Rocco1]

IMI A said:

^ a spark plug service is every four years or 40,000 miles.

covered 3000 miles since last plug change would you still consider changing plugs?

[PorscheGT4]

IMI A said:

^ a spark plug service is every four years or 40,000 miles.

I ment to say 2 years after the minor which is NOT a plug change of course :-)

but yes get them checked if they have not been touched for 4 year !!!!

[IMI A]

Rocco1 said:

IMI A said:

^ a spark plug service is every four years or 40,000 miles.

covered 3000 miles since last plug change would you still consider changing plugs?

No I personally I would not bother with only 3000 miles since last change. GT4 is right though I've heard once before of plugs seizing on a 997t but I'm pretty sure you could run for another few years without any ill effects.

[andyglos]

I have known spark plugs to drop the core...... Personally I wouldn't leave them beyond the 4 year point.....

[Rocco1]

Will have them looked at to be on the safe side
Thank you all :-)

[TOV!E]

Basically I agree with what Porsche say, if you cant afford 6 spark plugs then you better sell the car

[Rocco1]

TOV!E said:

Basically I agree with what Porsche say, if you cant afford 6 spark plugs then you better sell the car

Its not about affording 6 spark plugs
I approached several Porsche independent garages for a quote on a major service (to compare prices) told them the car had covered less than 3000 miles from the last major service
All three garages i approached came back saying "no need to change spark plugs" (the technicians who advised me are ex OPC technicians)
Just wanted other owners views

[PorscheGT4]

they should know better that a plug can seize then if left in for years and years !

but if you have only done 3k miles in 4 years, sell the bloody thing lol

[Rocco1]

PorscheGT4 said:

they should know better that a plug can seize then if left in for years and years !

but if you have only done 3k miles in 4 years, sell the bloody thing lol

Iol
I've had the car 11 months and done around 1000 miles
Taking the car to OPC Manchester for service( car is under warranty and they will see if any warranty work is required whilst being serviced)

[northpolar]

Rocco1 said:

Iol
I've had the car 11 months and done around 1000 miles
Taking the car to OPC Manchester for service( car is under warranty and they will see if any warranty work is required whilst being serviced)

Oh my goodness - you should add to the cost of ownership to pay someone to take your car for a drive once a month! Please contact me for competitive rates...!

Peter

[Rocco1]

northpolar said:

Oh my goodness - you should add to the cost of ownership to pay someone to take your car for a drive once a month! Please contact me for competitive rates...!

Peter

I work most days and long hours, the spare time i have is spent with my loved ones after which i try and enjoy my toys
I have a Scud,Diablo SV,964 Carrera 2,964 3.3t and 997t
Between them all i manage 4000 miles,not bad for someone who has very little time to indulge in toys :-)

[Steve Baker]

Rocco1 said:

I have a Scud,Diablo SV,964 Carrera 2,964 3.3t and 997t

Pictures ?