Cheap $7100 Copart Porsche 996 Alternator Replacement 911

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[degeneratewinners]

These how to videos are a life saver for owners that have these

[TheMajorgibly]

I bought some cars off COPART then started making videos after watching you as you have given me confidence to do it myself!

[JF-]

Best video for this repair. The air hammer to push the bushing is the key. I have friends who wasted hours trying to pound it back with a regular hammer. Even a very small air compressor will run an air hammer for 30 second shots, which is all you need.

[swampcarz]

good video!!!! I have some good advice for those who read the comments. First piece of advice: if you use the manufacture name and serial number from the alternator. along with the make and model of the car it's on. you can get the new voltage regulator and brushes to repair the existing alternator with. that is very normally what goes out on the alternator. it's under the black plastic cover on the back of the alternator. very easy to replace. and the parts are far cheaper then a new alternator on a modern car.
second piece of advice for randy: some thought on building a shop. talk to a metal building/ shed sales lot. most of the time when you buy the metal building. the installation is free. food for thought when you get it off the back burners..

[catchincolds]

Randy you get the "Eternal Optimist Award" of the decade! I love it! In the face of probable complete engine failure you choose to rejoice the alternator replacement. Rock on dude...rock on!!

[markmawson]

That pulley on the Amazon Alternator looks like a standard pulley where as the Porsche Alternator looks like a clutch pulley.
The clutch pulley allows the alternator's heavy rotor to overrun, absorbing shock, each time the alternator cycles on and off (about 3 times per second). The result is smoother idle, no belt chirp, increased life of alternator, power steering pump, water pump, sepentine belt and automatic belt tensioner.

[tonywalters]

Both 996 and 997 suffer with voltage drop on charging. Very rarely the alternator but the cable from the alternator runs to the front of the car and there is a joint on top of the gearbox and near the battery. These corrode and causes voltage drop so initial charge voltage is acceptable then drops away after a few minutes. First you really know is flat battery and you think you have a drain situation. Best route is to clean the joint posts and possible renew the cable if corroded. Good luck. First time around, I also changed the alternator and I am sure many others have done the same.

[ashippun]

My dog started barking when you used the air chisel. Great DYI video Randy- and ALL with one hand!

[bgsteve]

On belts that have a self-tensioner, slide the belt off at a non-grooved idler pulley if you can. Way easier than trying to pull it off a grooved pulley. Not only was I a mechanic for 20 years, but I stayed at a holiday inn express

[theplayernkc]

Just a couple bits of advice. Be more gentle with the oil filler hose. They become brittle over time and you can snap one of the two ears off that are used to bolt the plastic piece to the engine. Also when you have disconnected the battery and reconnected it then go to start the car, turn the ignition switch on, wait for it to get done reading the oil level, turn it off and pull the key, repeat this another time, then on the third time start the car. This allows the electronics to calibrate the throttle position sensor properly.

[bruceeosso]

I love the videos where you're actually turning wrenches man. I wish you nothing but success.( in a way I guess that's kind of selfish of me) the bigger success you become the more videos I get to watch. Awesome job man

[davidstreets]

I live in Del City I love your videos I Hate watching your copart walk arounds only because I miss all the good deals

[vibeflyer]

Would you be able to hold a vacuum on the coolant system if the head was cracked? I think you maybe lucky, fingers crossed for you.

[gilharding]

Randy, Nice job. You pay attention to these comments. Enjoyed the video on the "Alternator" Keep them coming.

[kevinnapier]

Randy, I've watched your videos for about a year, I love them. This is one of my favourite cars. Keep up the great work!

[MunchieFreak]

Hello Randy. Glad to see you working on your Porsche.Hope everything turns out the best for you.Looking forward to see you driving the Porsche on an Oklahoma Freeway with your fiance.Keep up the good work.Greeting from Venezuela!!!!

[rufusbailey]

It is the best video you have done. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to seeing the final product.

[gs]

LOL, I hope by now you bought yourself a nice tripod!! Thanks for the vids!!!

[HumanAi]

If not mistaken ! Putting soap into a cooling system and then boiling up the water, might just create excessive additional pressure in the water cooling system ?? The bubbles expanding might just burst a water hose or two ! I have seen some shit in my days but this is a true classic !!!
I would have used some proper stuff : Wynn's Extreme Cooling System Degreaser removes oil and sludge in the cooling system of vehicles. 911 have the radiators at the front of the car, so jacking up the rear whilst draining the water, will not allow the water from the front of the car to fully drain. Remove drain plug and place car on small race type ramps to lift the front of car ;)

[LunarOutlawsGarage]

Hey randy I finally started work on my 89 supra. I bought it 10 years ago and o just have been storing it. It will be a hell of a project l. Ty for inspiring me to get my crap together 😂👍👍.