Recently sold my 993 and purchased a 2005 Turbo with 28,000 miles and looking to find out what I need to be on the look out for. Found out about the issue with the spoiler hydraulic problem and now looking to find out if I need to perform any preventive maintenance before a problem hits.

 

Clutch slave failure..........just do a gt2 conversion at that point and never have the issue again.

 

Thanks, I was also told to watch out for the coils.

 

Coils will also need to be replaced every so often but they're not that expensive and can be replaced yourself by using a DIY spark plug change thread. You'll need to do the plugs soon since you're approaching 30k (if it hasn't been done already). You'll usually get a misfire code due to a failed plug or coil so it's up to you if you want to wait until it happens.

 

I also vote for coils and sparks, spoiler, clutch, replacing coils and sparks check if you have any oil inside the intercooler pipes also take the air box off and inspect air filter, front axle boots, check oil level turbo cars love to drink oil

 

Thanks for the input, how much oil do they go through.

 

When my car was stock, I was using about a quart every 2-3 weeks. However, I think it depends on how hard you drive. I'd be concidered a hard driver.

 

maybe its do to twin turbos always THIRSTY

 

Yes! And my new garrets love the oil too!!

 

like a fat kid loves cake

 

Radiators! I took delivery of my 05tt from a local Porsche dealership last Friday, and it passed their PPI. After only 100 miles, the left radiator started leaking from the top tank. Id remove both fender liners (very simple) and inspect the radiators and hoses. Luckily, my local Porsche dealership is replacing the radiator free of charge.

~Adam

 

Here is the definitive list of issues for the 996TT