Porsche 996 - The Essential Companion: Engine, Transmission, Maintenance, more

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Item # MB-40969  ISBN: 9781845840969

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Everything the Porsche 996 owner needs to know, plus a huge amount of useful information, is contained within the covers of this book, in which every known model and version is described in detail.

With over 1500 photos and extensive appendices, this fact-packed book is an absolute must for any Porsche 996 owner or would-be owner.

Models covered include:

• Porsche 996 Carrera
• Porsche 996 Carrera 4
• Porsche 996 GT-3
• Porsche 996 Turbo
• Porsche 996 GT-2
• Porsche 996 Targa

Features include...

• Complete historical review of the entire 996 series
• How to identify and authenticate a 996
• What to look for when purchasing
• How to service the 996
• Engine, engine management and cooling systems descriptions
• Transmission, running gear, traction enhancement, wheel and tire coverage
• Complete explanation of all installed electronic systems
• How to troubleshoot and repair the 996
• How to improve engine performance, aerodynamics and handling of the 996
• A complete review of the most successful 911 on the race track

All the special versions of the 996 series including the Anniversary models, the Carrera S, 4S wide body models and the Turbo cabriolets. All racing versions of the 996 including the 996 GT-3-Cup, 996 GT-3R, RS, and RSR.

Table of Contents

Warnings and Cautions | Foreword | Dedication | Acknowledgments

1. El Supremo
2. Purchase and Ownership
3. 996 Engines
4. Engine Systems
5. Transmission
6. Running Gear, Wheels, Tires
7. The Body
8. Systems
9. Fault Finding
10. DIY
11. Enhancing Performance
12. Restoring Honor
13. Identification Data
14. Codes
15. Diagnostic Codes
16. Springs
17. But What Does it All Mean?

Glossary | References | Index

Porsche 996 - The Essential Companion: Engine, Transmission, Maintenance, more