Working on a little project for a 718 and wanted to get my bearings under the engine cover. @Crazy Eddie has complained to me about the effort needed to get to the motor, but I didn't really appreciate that (i.e., believe him ) until seeing this video. I guess Porsche did us 992 owners a favor when they just punted altogether on top-side access. Either way, nice video here on replacing the 718 air filter. Wonder what the official shop labor budget is for this job?
Re: Holy Cow: air filter access...
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:58 am
by 71eh
Yup... Porsche does this to test our loyalty lol.
This little guy is a life saver for those super hard to reach bolts. $15 bucks or so on Amazon
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Re: Holy Cow: air filter access...
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:15 am
by blueline
Here are a couple of links to an earlier set of posts in a 718 thread regarding 4.0 718 filter changes and what's involved. One link is to a DIY video that J-Dub posted. The other is showing the two main filters in GT4, 4RS, and 4.0 GTS 718s that get dirty quickly.
blueline wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:15 am
Here are a couple of links to an earlier set of posts in a 718 thread regarding 4.0 718 filter changes and what's involved. One link is to a DIY video that J-Dub posted. The other is showing the two main filters in GT4, 4RS, and 4.0 GTS 718s that get dirty quickly.
blueline wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:15 am
Here are a couple of links to an earlier set of posts in a 718 thread regarding 4.0 718 filter changes and what's involved. One link is to a DIY video that J-Dub posted. The other is showing the two main filters in GT4, 4RS, and 4.0 GTS 718s that get dirty quickly.
Yeah, I guess I just never focused on how much needs to come off, especially interior panels. I'm sure it becomes second nature after a while....
For the dealer in my case...
I'm out of most of those kinds of the auto DIY projects at this point in my life, especially considering the complexity of new cars. But I sure do enjoy reading about the skills and accomplishments of so many others! Awesome!
Re: Holy Cow: air filter access...
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:53 am
by Thom
I assisted a friend with replacing the air filters on a Cayman GTS (981) recently. We first removed the engine cover to find nothing then figured out they were reachable from the rearmost luggage area. What a compromised design.
Re: Holy Cow: air filter access...
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 11:16 am
by Crazy Eddie
Tom wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:43 am
Working on a little project for a 718 and wanted to get my bearings under the engine cover. @Crazy Eddie has complained to me about the effort needed to get to the motor, but I didn't really appreciate that (i.e., believe him ) until seeing this video. I guess Porsche did us 992 owners a favor when they just punted altogether on top-side access. Either way, nice video here on replacing the 718 air filter. Wonder what the official shop labor budget is for this job?
Really, great video… that note about the D rings( rings very true) pun intended
blueline wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:15 am
Here are a couple of links to an earlier set of posts in a 718 thread regarding 4.0 718 filter changes and what's involved. One link is to a DIY video that J-Dub posted. The other is showing the two main filters in GT4, 4RS, and 4.0 GTS 718s that get dirty quickly.
Yeah, I guess I just never focused on how much needs to come off, especially interior panels. I'm sure it becomes second nature after a while....
For the dealer in my case...
I'm out of most of those kinds of the auto DIY projects at this point in my life, especially considering the complexity of new cars. But I sure do enjoy reading about the skills and accomplishments of so many others! Awesome!
I agree
Re: Holy Cow: air filter access...
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 1:12 pm
by P_Coastal
Wow, interesting video. I see so much risk for damage and ensuing rattles and squeaks…
As Tim says, for me … Dealer will be doing it
Re: Holy Cow: air filter access...
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 3:39 pm
by 71eh
It's actually not that bad. As long as you get some trim tools and take your time, it's not overly terrible. It's actually good for rattles and squeaks, as you can put some felt tape on all the known problem areas when you put it back together.
) until seeing this video. I guess Porsche did us 992 owners a favor when they just punted altogether on top-side access. Either way, nice video here on replacing the 718 air filter. Wonder what the official shop labor budget is for this job?
