Engine, fuel system, suspension, and A/C service

Maintenance Date
05/12/2025
Maintenance Summary

This invoice represents a comprehensive mechanical refresh of the 964 C2 — addressing the engine, transmission, ignition, suspension, A/C system, steering, power steering, and sunroof. It includes extensive preventative maintenance to bring the car closer to factory condition and improve reliability.

Major Engine & Transmission Service

  • Engine & Transmission Removal:
    • Removed engine, transmission, and all accessories down to long block.
    • Replaced valve covers, gaskets, chain housings/covers, guide pins, seals, washers, and nylocks.
    • Adjusted valve clearance, set timing, and reassembled with timing verification.
    • Cleaned and reinstalled injectors, replaced fuel hoses and pressure regulator, refinished fan housing and fan blade.
    • Replaced engine mounts.
  • Ignition System Overhaul:
    • Replaced distributor, rotors, caps, ignition coils, checked spark plug wire resistance, and verified ground connections.

Transmission & Oil System Work

  • Found transmission oil cooler line leaks, removed front bumper and shields, replaced lines.
  • Transmission Service: Removed oil pan, replaced filter and gaskets, refilled with Liqui Moly ATF D6.
  • Attempted repair of backordered oil pipe (943 307 073 04).
  • Replaced transmission drain plug, oil pan seal, and O-rings.

Fuel & Intake System

  • Cleaned and calibrated injectors.
  • Replaced fuel pump (BOSCH OEM).
  • Inspected fuel lines (full inspection during engine removal).

Cooling & A/C System

  • Found leaking A/C compressor; replaced with Denso OEM compressor.
  • Recovered and refilled system with R134 freon.

Front Suspension Overhaul

  • Found cracked lower control arm bushings — replaced with Powerflex urethane bushings.
  • Replaced steering rack bushings (Rothsport Racing), RS-spec inner/outer tie rods, and steering rack boots.
  • Removed/reinstalled spring plates with new bushings.
  • Performed 4-wheel alignment.

Power Steering System

  • Installed seal kit for power steering pump, rebuilt pump, reinstalled.

Electrical / Tiptronic

  • Diagnosed no-start condition; replaced defective Tiptronic switch and reinstalled console.

Sunroof Work

  • Installed new front/rear/side sunroof seals and rubber strips.
  • Removed sunroof from vehicle, checked operation after reinstallation.
  • Installed new hinge and lever kit.

Key Parts & Components Replaced

  • Valve Covers: Rennline billet upgraded set (4 total).
  • Timing Chain Covers & Housings: OEM Porsche (both banks).
  • Distributor Caps & Rotors: BOSCH OEM.
  • Ignition Coils: BOSCH OEM.
  • Engine Mounts: 2 units.
  • Various Gaskets & Seals: Cylinder head gasket set, oil pan seal, O-rings, sunroof seals.
  • Suspension Components: RS tie rod kit, Powerflex control arm bushings, spring plate bushings.
  • A/C Compressor: Denso OEM.
  • Fuel Pump: BOSCH OEM.
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