996 C2 CV axle replacement recommendations
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996 C2 CV axle replacement recommendations
I’m getting a rotational knocking sound from the rear end in my 99 C2. Having someone check it out next week. Been told it’s probably a cv axle. I did some checking on aftermarket axles and they are just as pricey as oem. Has anyone had issues with vibration or other problems with aftermarket cv axles? I’m hoping maybe the repair kit will be the fix.
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Had both axles changed a few weeks ago with OEM. At 126000 miles.
Had a clunking sound (excessive backlash) when accelerating slowly, easing of gas pedal and then re-applying gas pedal.
All better now.
Had a clunking sound (excessive backlash) when accelerating slowly, easing of gas pedal and then re-applying gas pedal.
All better now.
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sounds like same problem I have now. Mind me asking how much you paid for everything? What made you not go with aftermarket ones?
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Think of it this way...you have a 99 C2 so your car is 21 years old. You didn't state mileage but I'm guessing 100+K miles. Porsche designed, engineered and built your car with some of the best components. They really do want their cars to be reliable and work right. I have always found it best to replace parts with Porsche parts. I won't drone on but I have seen some big mistakes made with non-Porsche parts, not up to the standard and poor quality. In the end, does an aftermarket part company really give a crap about your car? Porsche does. Buy new Porsche axles and be done with it! It's only money...but knowing you have the right part for the right job is priceless.
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Think of it this way...you have a 99 C2 so your car is 21 years old. You didn't state mileage but I'm guessing 100+K miles. Porsche designed, engineered and built your car with some of the best components. They really do want their cars to be reliable and work right. I have always found it best to replace parts with Porsche parts. I won't drone on but I have seen some big mistakes made with non-Porsche parts, not up to the standard and poor quality. In the end, does an aftermarket part company really give a crap about your car? Porsche does. Buy new Porsche axles and be done with it! It's only money...but knowing you have the right part for the right job is priceless.
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Can’t look at it that way. If this car were sold today exactly as has been built now, it would be just like any 911 - $100k+
I already spent $15k in 3.5 years on a car I bought for $17k.
TCO for a new 911 is almost equal to the acquisition price itself (e.g., $100k purchase plus $90k other costs), according to Edmunds.
I already spent $15k in 3.5 years on a car I bought for $17k.
TCO for a new 911 is almost equal to the acquisition price itself (e.g., $100k purchase plus $90k other costs), according to Edmunds.
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Can’t look at it that way. If this car were sold today exactly as has been built now, it would be just like any 911 - $100k+
I already spent $15k in 3.5 years on a car I bought for $17k.
TCO for a new 911 is almost equal to the acquisition price itself (e.g., $100k purchase plus $90k other costs).
I already spent $15k in 3.5 years on a car I bought for $17k.
TCO for a new 911 is almost equal to the acquisition price itself (e.g., $100k purchase plus $90k other costs).
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Don’t get me wrong, plenty of 996/997 owners pay much less in repairs and maintenance over 3 years. My 2000 Boxster S cost me $1500 over 3 years, including new tires.
I was lucky, so are others.
But the day will come, if you have the car long enough, when one has to pay the piper. DIY saves a huge amount, maybe 70-80% of the cost. But some part are just outright insane. And some small repairs still require huge effort of time, special tools, etc.
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Maybe the 911 isn’t the car for you then. Porsche 911’s are expensive no matter if you pay now (new car) or pay later (old car repairs and maintenance).
Don’t get me wrong, plenty of 996/997 owners pay much less in repairs and maintenance over 3 years. My 2000 Boxster S cost me $1500 over 3 years, including new tires.
I was lucky, so are others.
But the day will come, if you have the car long enough, when one has to pay the piper. DIY saves a huge amount, maybe 70-80% of the cost. But some part are just outright insane. And some small repairs still require huge effort of time, special tools, etc.
Don’t get me wrong, plenty of 996/997 owners pay much less in repairs and maintenance over 3 years. My 2000 Boxster S cost me $1500 over 3 years, including new tires.
I was lucky, so are others.
But the day will come, if you have the car long enough, when one has to pay the piper. DIY saves a huge amount, maybe 70-80% of the cost. But some part are just outright insane. And some small repairs still require huge effort of time, special tools, etc.
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I think the better response is, maybe a 21 year old 911 isn’t right for me. Lol. I don’t mind putting money into my cars. Always have and always will. I’ve always tended to have had cars with remaining warranties so I never had much to worry about as far as repairs. This is the first car, out of warranty for me in a long time. I have someone who’s going to be doing the work so I’ll save compared to dealership prices. It’s the parts bill that will outweigh the labor.
The 992 forum has a thread on 0-60 times and some of those folks - many of them - are getting 2.9 seconds for the S model. Wow, more capable all day long. That’s Turbo fast. And some of those S models are like $150k
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You are right, a car under warranty might cost just as much money as a 21-yr-old over a given time period. And then of course, the hassle of repairs might not be there for the newer car, not to mention, a lot of newer cars are faster, more capable...
The 992 forum has a thread on 0-60 times and some of those folks - many of them - are getting 2.9 seconds for the S model. Wow, more capable all day long. That’s Turbo fast. And some of those S models are like $150k
The 992 forum has a thread on 0-60 times and some of those folks - many of them - are getting 2.9 seconds for the S model. Wow, more capable all day long. That’s Turbo fast. And some of those S models are like $150k
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Honestly I have no idea on CV axle aftermarket compared to OEM. That being said, my 996 no longer has an OEM IMS bearing for a reason. It was not the best part or engineering, it seems. Personally, I’d do what you have done and find someone with personal experience with the part. Just saying.
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Honestly I have no idea on CV axle aftermarket compared to OEM. That being said, my 996 no longer has an OEM IMS bearing for a reason. It was not the best part or engineering, it seems. Personally, I’d do what you have done and find someone with personal experience with the part. Just saying.