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997.1 Turbo actuator rod issue

Sensible decision. Access is difficult to do many (simple/not-so-simple) DIY jobs where standing under it on a ramp is a cinch.

On a 996 Turbo the corroded nut replacement can result in requiring a new actuator (around £300) either from yanking at it too hard or just twisting and breaking. So what started out as a simply low cost fix can turn into several hundred pounds of work. The mechanism is different on a 997 though.
 
some follow up from the weekend, car now booked in to have the LHS rod replaced by my Indy.

When I looked underneath the RHS actuator rod had been recently replaced. In anticipation of the job I bought new rods for both sides so the RHS rod is now surplus to requirements. I've called OPC today who won't refund it as apparently less than £30 value parts can't be returned :sad:

the pair of rods were £25 each. If anyone needs a RHS (drivers side) rod then PM me, £15 all in, part no 997 123 124 70

thanks
Graeme
 
graemeho said:
some follow up from the weekend, car now booked in to have the LHS rod replaced by my Indy.

When I looked underneath the RHS actuator rod had been recently replaced. In anticipation of the job I bought new rods for both sides so the RHS rod is now surplus to requirements. I've called OPC today who won't refund it as apparently less than £30 value parts can't be returned :sad:

the pair of rods were £25 each. If anyone needs a RHS (drivers side) rod then PM me, £15 all in, part no 997 123 124 70

thanks
Graeme
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You have PM
 
Everything at OPC seems to be 'special order' they even told me that because it was 'special order' I wasn't eligible for my PCGB 10% discount!
Don't think they keep many, if any spare parts in stock as they can get everything next day.
 
easternjets said:
Everything at OPC seems to be 'special order' they even told me that because it was 'special order' I wasn't eligible for my PCGB 10% discount!
Don't think they keep many, if any spare parts in stock as they can get everything next day.
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Use another OPC - my OPC gives me 10%+ on everything. Special order included.
 
I do I just tell them that I'll order it from design911 and the discount suddenly applies!
 
cheshire911 said:
Sensible decision. Access is difficult to do many (simple/not-so-simple) DIY jobs where standing under it on a ramp is a cinch.

On a 996 Turbo the corroded nut replacement can result in requiring a new actuator (around £300) either from yanking at it too hard or just twisting and breaking. So what started out as a simply low cost fix can turn into several hundred pounds of work. The mechanism is different on a 997 though.
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Update: drove like miss daisy the 60 miles to get there, making sure to keep it off boost. Car returned 34 mpg , doubt I'll see that again :grin: god it's boring driving slow

Anyhow, 10 min later jobs all done. Given the proper ramps and tools it's all too easy . All is now well again :thumb:
 
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