New 996 Owner

[L1OFF]

After lots on online research, YouTubing and pondering 996 \ 997, IMS, bore scoring etc I saw one advertised and it just said to me "buy me" so I've done a deal on a Midnight Blue 2002 C2 Coupe and was wondering if there are any recommendations for a diagnostic\fault reader similar to the Icarsoft one I have for the Range Rover as I like to do my own "spannering"?

[p4cks]

If it's a 2002 that suggests it's a 3.6 which didn't really have issued with the IMS. Bore-scoring is your biggest worry and no diagnostic tool will be able to diagnose that.

I always find the cheapy eBay ones can read and erase codes but they're no good for mid-range type diagnostics (ABS/airbag etc)

[Magnum 475]

Hmmm, sorry previous poster, but that car will have the 'small' IMS bearing that does have issues - this was introduced in MY 2000 / 2001. I'd suggest replacing it with an LN bearing upgrade either - when you next have the clutch replaced (if you're feeling lucky) - or asap (if you're not feeling lucky). There are some folks who argue against changing it, but I wouldn't take the chance.

You can also fit a lower temperature thermostat that is supposed to reduce the risks of bore score significantly.

Hope this car goes well, they're a brilliant car to drive and enjoy

[L1OFF]

IMS has been done, Its on 90K with a fastidious service record. I tend to "buy the owner" rather than the car (if you know what I mean ) the diagnostic question is for fault codes etc. Bore scoring I'm prepared to take that risk with it being manual, regular (yearly) not 2 year oil changes as later 996's so in my opinion low risk, I do however have a bluetooth endoscope thing which I may pop into a plug hole. Having owned TVR's and L322 Range Rovers I'm not totally risk adverse

[RiccardoG]

Congratulations, sounds a lovely car! Pics when you can!

[L1OFF]

RiccardoG said:

Congratulations, sounds a lovely car! Pics when you can!

Cheers, its a bit light on options but good enough to overlook.

[nunpuncher]

Congrats on making the correct decision. Sounds like you've got the right attitude for 996 ownership.

Not really heard anyone talk of a specific diagnostic tool. Some folk use a basic bluetooth OBD2 port dongle and an app like Torque Pro and there was a recent post in the FB owners group (well worth joining if you're on FB) recommending the diagnostic tool that Aldi sell.

The cars have been around for ages so most issues and the signs are well documented in the owners forums and groups. Only seems to be the odd mystery where folk require a diagnostic tool.

[paul chocks]

I don't have one (or any), but I've heard from many that Durametric is the one to get as it reads specific Porsche codes rather than generics. *(I might be wrong)

[STiG911]

Hi!

If you're after tester with slightly less bells and whistles, I've heard good things about the iCarsoft tester, which does all the code checking / resets that you'd need (but not reprogramming which the Durametric does) and it's only £99

http://www.diagnostic-world.com/pages/list_of_all_...

[L1OFF]

STiG911 said:

Hi!

If you're after tester with slightly less bells and whistles, I've heard good things about the iCarsoft tester, which does all the code checking / resets that you'd need (but not reprogramming which the Durametric does) and it's only £99

http://www.diagnostic-world.com/pages/list_of_all_...

I have the Icarsoft Range Rover version, (paid for itself many times over) I might see if they do a download for the Carrera.