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Gen 2 non-PASM front springs question

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James M-S

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I have a feeling I have cracked one of my front springs as I'm getting a clunk noise when on full lock (but not when car is on the jack).

What is the OE part for my non-PASM carrera? Who makes it and where is best source?

The search function just brings up threads discussing lowering, which I'm not fussed about.

I know bilstein do the dampers but can't find anything on their site for springs :?

Thanks in advance
 
Put the wheels on a full lock , jacked up if possible .. feel along the base of the coil spring .. if its a flat end and up against the shock ridge then its not broken.

you are looking for a jagged edge to the bottom of the spring and it not reaching the ridge on the shock for it to be broken .

Do this both sides please before ordering new springs .. always best to diagnose first :)
 
Thanks gents,

DeMort, would the bottom of the spring still feel rough even if the break is in the middle?

I found the part number (according to porscheshop), 997.343.531.40.504 front springs non-PASM for all 997 c2 & c2S coupe for future ref.

£210 from porscheshop

EDIT the above number doesn't match those given in the parts catalogue above (p172)

It really is a great link - thanks again :thumbs:
 
Hertsdriver said:
You have to remove the dots and replace with spaces as that's how the numbers are formatted in the parts catalogue pdfs, so 997.343.531.40.504 becomes 997 343 531 40 504
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Thanks, I had realised that, but the digits are different.

I need to go and check the coloured dots on the springs to make sure I get the correct ones, as there are several listed for the coupe. (different spring rates I guess)
 
James M-S said:
What is the OE part for my non-PASM carrera?
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James M-S said:
EDIT the above number doesn't match those given in the parts catalogue above (p172)
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Hiya,

Since you have a standard 997.2 Carrera, you would have downloaded the 2009-2012 version of the 997 UK catalog.

On p173, the p/n listed for a front set of springs on a I029 C2 Coupe is "997 343 531 46 504"

I say I029 because if you look up the V-Pages section, you'll see that 'I029' is the standard chassis (p19), which is what I believe you have.

Here's an example of a vendor with that p/n (I live in the US):

https://www.sunsetporscheparts.com/oem-parts/porsche-coil-spring-99734353146504/

James M-S said:
I found the part number (according to porscheshop), 997.343.531.40.504 front springs non-PASM for all 997 c2 & c2S coupe for future ref
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According to Sunset Porsche, that part is for the 997.1 generation cars.

https://www.sunsetporscheparts.com/oem-parts/porsche-coil-spring-99734353140504

Just make 100% sure you downloaded the right version of the 997 UK catalog (2009-2012), and not the one for the earlier generation cars (2005-2008).

Karl.
 
Thanks Karl :cheers:

There are several listed for I029, with different colour ratings, which I assume is spring stiffness (could be length I suppose).

There are coloured dots on the springs themselves, which correspond. Mine are red red green.
 
James M-S said:
Thanks gents,

DeMort, would the bottom of the spring still feel rough even if the break is in the middle?

I found the part number (according to porscheshop), 997.343.531.40.504 front springs non-PASM for all 997 c2 & c2S coupe for future ref.

£210 from porscheshop

EDIT the above number doesn't match those given in the parts catalogue above (p172)

It really is a great link - thanks again :thumbs:
Click to expand...

When you jack up a car with a broken spring or indeed put it on a ramp then the broken part often falls out ..

the broken part will have a sharp edge on it and not reach the stop .. it feels wrong basically and too short ..

All i can say is jack it up and run your fingers around the base of the coil spring .

this is one of those things thats far easier to show you than to explain .. sigh .

You may well have this issue .. but as usual im concerned it might be something else so always prefer proving something first rather than just ordering parts .
 
Thanks, I agree with proving it before spending. (Certainly for a £200 part).

I'll be checking tomorrow.
 
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