newbie 996 questions...
Discussion
Okay... I imagine i'll get a little grief, but took the 996 out for one or two blats and have a couple of n00b questions you can point and laugh at me about...
1. Whine: When i first took her out, there was a whine from the back at slow speed - definaltly related to engine speed that dissapeared once the speed got up and didnt return when i slowed back down?
2. Smell: Probably because of where the engine is - but after some, erm, enthusastic driving, you could really feel the heat from the rear wheel arch, and a very strong engine smell - probably normal, but just wanted to check.
3. Squirm: this one is probably down to me, but i found on one or two corners, when pressing on, she squirmed a bit - not like she was trying to tail out, just 'wriggling' on the corner. I'm pretty sure its just my driving and perhaps not balancing her right, but just thought i'd ask..
1. Whine: When i first took her out, there was a whine from the back at slow speed - definaltly related to engine speed that dissapeared once the speed got up and didnt return when i slowed back down?
2. Smell: Probably because of where the engine is - but after some, erm, enthusastic driving, you could really feel the heat from the rear wheel arch, and a very strong engine smell - probably normal, but just wanted to check.
3. Squirm: this one is probably down to me, but i found on one or two corners, when pressing on, she squirmed a bit - not like she was trying to tail out, just 'wriggling' on the corner. I'm pretty sure its just my driving and perhaps not balancing her right, but just thought i'd ask..
sportsandclassic said:
Hello
the whine you hear did it sound high pitched ?
It could possibly of been the secondary air injection pump...this runs from cold to pump fresh air into the exhaust system to warm the cats up quickly....
Mike
the whine you hear did it sound high pitched ?
It could possibly of been the secondary air injection pump...this runs from cold to pump fresh air into the exhaust system to warm the cats up quickly....
Mike
not sure whether id call it high pitched - but your suggestion matches with the behaviour - so could be that cheers!
Vesuvius 996 said:
You are suffering from a normal condition known as "New 996 owner paranoia and acute hearing."
Does the car
(a) Go like utter hell
(b) Sounds amazing
(c) Give you a lob on?
If the answer is yes to all three then just enjoy the car and STOP worrying.
If you are concerned, then invest £725 in the OPC warranty *ducks stones*
Does the car
(a) Go like utter hell
(b) Sounds amazing
(c) Give you a lob on?
If the answer is yes to all three then just enjoy the car and STOP worrying.
If you are concerned, then invest £725 in the OPC warranty *ducks stones*
Edited by Vesuvius 996 on Thursday 7th September 21:10
A. Yes
B. Oh Yes
C. erm, no comment
and mine has the warranty already
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