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@matthewnorman9803

8 ай бұрын

We need a Hyundai Getz on carwow day 266 it’s more like 300 but who’s counting, please carwow

@matthewnorman9803

8 ай бұрын

I will personally bring my Getz there if you want

@_Chev_Chelios

8 ай бұрын

How do you find the time!? You have got to be the busiest person in all of the automotive video universe. Are you triplets?

@Average_Bruh

8 ай бұрын

@MatWatsonCars this is a great opportunity to make a video with Yanni. Remember his "Will it fit" series? Well, you guy can do that with your garage and see what will and won't fit, until your GT3 RS arrives.

@Average_Bruh

8 ай бұрын

@@_Chev_Chelios the trick is that some of these videos were recorded and edited weeks or even months ago and then set to be automatically updated at a certain date and time. That way, they always have content ready and never have a dry spell.

Glad to see you’ve still got the 996

@tdoteva4973

8 ай бұрын

He ain't getting rid of it

@hman0007

8 ай бұрын

Matt's a true car guy.

@KnightIndustries572

8 ай бұрын

@@hman0007 ..with deep pockets. You wonder how much that work has cost and now there is a transmission leak. I love Porsches like the next guy or gal, but these 996's and similar era Boxtsers have their issues and cost a bomb to sort out.

@bngr_bngr

7 ай бұрын

@@KnightIndustries572most people don’t have these issues with 996’s just KZreadrs.

@user-sf7kl9uh7k

7 ай бұрын

My uncle says he's got a secret 1993 Mondeo Ghia

It was a pleasure to work on this beauty! 👊🏼

Love to see that despite all the money one could have and after all the cars Matt has driven/owned; his love and enthusiasm for this old 996 C2 has not diminished even the slightest. True love for his car.

@josedasilva9210

8 ай бұрын

Speaks volumes on how good the 996 truly is. I've test driven all of the water-cooled generations and the 996 has been my favorite due to its rawness compared to subsequent generations which become increasingly refined and increasingly muted in terms of the "raw" feel.

@IceBladeNinja

8 ай бұрын

Mat

Wow Matt the mechanic and Ed really have gone and done the impossible. Beautiful work, never knew the 996 could look this good

@KyleBrightman

8 ай бұрын

Your eyes are now open. You see what the rest of us have seen for years. The 996 and 986 have aged very well and look better today than many reviewers have given them credit for since they were unveiled.

@MW-uy3np

8 ай бұрын

996 is so good. It’s one of my fav 911 in the warehouse

@mik3ymomo

8 ай бұрын

Ugly women need love too says all 996 lovers.

@IceBladeNinja

8 ай бұрын

Mat

@anteneupitra

4 ай бұрын

if you want troubles nuy a porscha

Watching someone who knows what they are doing carries a certain pleasure.

@LR69511

8 ай бұрын

Definitely.

@dougiemiller5030

8 ай бұрын

I was thinking exactly the same thing 👍

@bg22757

8 ай бұрын

I can watch a passionate and knowledgeable person talk about almost any subject.

The reason Matt has so many subscribers is because videos like this resonate with car people. Everyone has that car that they love, which other people may not understand, and completely relates with the honest joy that Matt has for his 996 getting a spruce up. Congrats Matt!

@D.O.T.U.K

8 ай бұрын

And Matt talks to us like normal people and doesn't treat us like bloody idiots

@buggerlugz6753

8 ай бұрын

He's like a British Tyler Hoover is Matt, that is why! :)

@frankchan5547

8 ай бұрын

​@@buggerlugz6753wash your mouth with engine oil. He started off as everyman but started doing supercar things that no longer resonated with punters

@schmidbc

8 ай бұрын

This is my favorite video so far @mattwatson. The love you show for the 996 C2 after all the spectacular cars you’ve driven on the channel is amazing. Love Matt and Ed and the passion they show for their work as well. Will absolutely look at Design 911 for my 991.1. I’ve been batting brake squeal and will happily try EBC for my next changeover.

@IceBladeNinja

8 ай бұрын

Mat

Matt a nice cheap upgrade is to upgrade the headlight reflectors into projectors 👍👍

@IceBladeNinja

8 ай бұрын

Mat

Both Ed and Matt did spectacular work! That 996 is awesome!

@blackporscheroadster-yw8hb

8 ай бұрын

They are not awesome. I've owned Porsches and they are one headache after another. I'm guessing you have never owned one to make such a naive comment.

There is a wet IMS Kit with an oil line feeding a new wet IMS directly, you can fit it and forget about the IMS for ever Ohh you did it well done jajajaja😅

Happy for Matt he’s got a GT3 RS allocation, annoyed that the average person isn’t allowed to order one

@purwantiallan5089

8 ай бұрын

Agree. Seems like the allocation of the GT3RS never goes over the limit.

@mitchellsteindler

8 ай бұрын

The average person would have to save for 6 lifetimes to afford one.

@DavidBrown-bs7gg

8 ай бұрын

@@mitchellsteindler even the average person who has the money to buy one can’t

@brayworkshop427

8 ай бұрын

Wait until the future, when all porsche’s with an internal combustion engine will be massively limited as governments restrict the amount that can be sold in relation to electric cars.

@HIOP0

8 ай бұрын

@@brayworkshop427 AND THAT HELPS JUST NOW...HOW?

Love Matt’s excitement and enthusiasm over his car!!! Still a 21 year old hoon kid at heart!!

Hey Matt, I also own a 996, but Targa. Small advice for bore scoring: don't rev it above 3K RPM when cold...

@altortosa5955

8 ай бұрын

*Big advice...and it also applies to basically any car you want to last

@jameslovering9158

7 ай бұрын

What idiot would ever rev a cold engine ???

I'm really amazed that Mat hadn't already replaced the IMS bearing. It's a great looking car in this color and I'm glad Mat is still keeping it and maintaining it.

@paulcampbell114

8 ай бұрын

Already had the stronger version

@996jz

7 ай бұрын

yeah dual row bearing cars (earlier cars) are a bit more durable from the factory. The later non turbo cars had the single row bearings. This is the reason that of the .1s, the very early cars are a bit more desirable than the later, pre facelift .1 cars. For this reason, many owners of the early 996s dont address the IMS issue; it's not as prevalent

Brilliant film, you have the knack of finding the right people like Matt and Ed. Helps us all to know who to go to going forward.

Ed's done a crazy job at the transformation

It's always nice to see people who own 20+ years machines. Btw, please Mat, change or fix the rusty wheel bolts.

This was really great to watch! I liked seeing the inspection and repair process. Really shows that some of these 911 issues can be a bit overblown. Great video. Upgrades are great too

Very knowledgeable mechanic, thanks. Car will run great Matt, don’t stress

It's awesome that Mat still has and drives his 996. Especially since he has the ability to own/drive any car. Really cool member of the 996 community!

As a service engineer I love these sort of videos. Entertaining and good learnings too.

Glad you chose the EPS roller bearing. Nice to see others using the same one.

Whenever I bring my car to the shop for maintenance all I'm hearing the car-person say is: "Money, money money and the money will need money. But the money can be money-ed later. But it will money. Potentially more money but that will depend on the other money."

@idokwatcher2062

8 ай бұрын

Just get your self sponsored like Matt. Everything free. See, simple.

Warranty wise are cowboys Matt, they'll find anyway of getting out of paying!!! First hand experience.

@wholeNwon

Ай бұрын

Now that's a BIG surprise. Ha!

I really enjoyed this one. You have a great mechanic and seems like you have a keeper on the 996! I learned a lot. Thanks 🙏

My summer toy is a 2003 Nissan 350Z. Did a clutch/flywheel replacement. Factory flywheel 27.6 lbs and the new one is 21 lbs. Makes a noticeable difference. My throw out bearing was also going and made some noise occasionally as well. That was fixed with a new on as part as the kit. Good luck with your Porsche Mat, I'm sure that shop will have it sorted in no time.

How interesting - I have been running a 997 with a wavetrac, a light weight flywheel and factory fitted short shift kit until very recently - lovely feeling! I also got rss engine mounts which also made a difference. From memory, dual mass is 22Kg. Lighter flywheel was something like 7.5Kg.

Nice to see the choice of an EPS roller bearing. Certainly better than those terrible ceramic ones that seem to be failing about as much as the original factory single row. Really, any roller bearing option is the best choice vs cost as I haven't seen any reports of failure on the interweb.

@mrradman2986

5 ай бұрын

Had the IMS bearing swapped for an EPS unit on my low mileage 2004 986 3.2S on the recommendation of my local independent specialist. The RMS was replaced courtesy of Porsche. The last thing you want to be doing when driving these cars as intended is straining to hear the sound of a bearing disintegrating...

I love that Matt still has this car over all the other ones as it looks absolutely Mint and the tastful mods seals it for me!!

After this overhaul and repair you car looks brand new . Truly beautiful . I am sorry that you found another issue. I hope that you will get your GT3 RS asap . It will be a great event.

That waspretty cool. They did a great job with it. And I'm glad they fixed the paint and the bumper pannel and interior. It's like a new car. Take better care of it moving forward, Matt :) .

Great video! What a nice way to spend 30 mins. I had a similar noise at start up in my ‘99 3.4 and it was alleviated with a new EPS IMS and clutch/flywheel.

Matt, i am maybe the only one who loves 996s. I would like to thank u that you are keeping it alive!! Loved the video!

@Vyltax

8 ай бұрын

I love them to!

@frederik2723

8 ай бұрын

Me too!!

@purwantiallan5089

8 ай бұрын

​@@Vyltaxi also love those cars.

@MichaelAMangone

8 ай бұрын

The 1998-99 models are amazing because of the cable actuated throttle. I had to choose between a 997 and 996, so I saved 15K and got the 996.

@leehartshorn1479

8 ай бұрын

Your not alone Love mine

Nice video...I had a couple air-cooled cars back 15-20 years ago. Now I have a 986 Boxster, the early water cooled cars are finally getting to be vintage and desirable ! Nice that the issues are fairly easy to diagnose and rectify.

lovely to see the 996 get some TLC! Also nice to see that you've only done small tasteful mods rather than doing the youtube thing and engine swapping it or turboing it

I am doing the exact bearing from EPS on my 911 this fall. Nice to see the work done proper, Matt. Brakes too, the good stuff. It's good to see you maintaining the ole 996.

@Carrera-gp9od

8 ай бұрын

Why are you doing this , the original one will be ok .

@docloco86

8 ай бұрын

I've had this bearing on my car since 2016/17. 25k miles so far. Combination of previous owner and my ownership miles.

@sprintermaximus

8 ай бұрын

@@Carrera-gp9od I hear ya. I'll inspect it first hahaha. If not weeping, will stay in. Not all cars were affected.

Matt, still have my 3.4 996. I would be surprised the ims would fail on these early 3.4s to be honest. As the mileage clock up on these m96.1 engines then crank bearings are becoming an issue. So ensure oil is changed frequently. Great entry into 911 ownership though - still puts a smile on my face. Look forward to your next updates!

As someone who has had their car screwed up by no less than three shops in a row...I'm jealous of you working with a competent mechanic/shop. Apparently they don't exist in my state.

@karstenpedersen7749

8 ай бұрын

I know the feeling, had 1 satisfying trip to the mechanics with my cars. Other than that it took multiple trips to fix things.

Awesome you continue to own the old 996, I too have a 1999 996 in black with the red interior , so far has been great and only 68k . I am doing the IMS and clutch and RMS soon. Love your videos.

Congratulations on the 126 - first car we bought for my wife in the early 1980s in Italy - great value at the time.

Matt@Renn Works is a absolute top diamond geezer. He has been looking after me and my Porsche for a while and I have been sending all my Porsche owning mates to him too

Maan, Ed did a stellar job with the detailing. Car looks like it's in a video game after that wash. Top job!!

Where is the part he talks about the GT3 RS?

I was confused there for a minute. The colour difference between the car inside the garage to outside is massive. Looks like 2 different cars 🙂

Matt you inspired me to get a 996! I should be taking delivery sometime next week, very excited! Hopefully I can find as great of a mechanic as yours...

Hmm... wonder if the lighter flywheel transferred more stress to the transmission?

Ed is a magician

@purwantiallan5089

8 ай бұрын

Ed is a big boss magician.

I’m always impressed by these lads who know their cars stuff that much. He’s like an ambulant encyclopedia.

The white, nylon triangular shifter side lever causes slop, too. There's a metal one on UniWerks that fixes this. Also, swapping out the clutch pedal return spring helps with the "on or off" feel of the clutch pedal. The shifter lines also wear a lot at connection points, but just the connections can be rebuilt for cheap. Doing all of that shifter and clutch work will reveal second gear pop-out issues, so if it happens, spend the 5 pounds for the ball bearing upgrade (it acts by adding tension to the spring).

@kingsleythomas5443

5 ай бұрын

Do you have links to the parts?

Kudos to Ed, great job

The interior looks amazing! The light interiors can look tatty. It polished up like new.

That's mint Mat. Fair play giving Ed a bit of recognition. Detailers and dent men usually get forgotten about. Great video 😎

Congrats on the 1 million on Insta mate. You are killing it!

Anyone else here cause they miss the Saturday/Sunday morning drag race of the week at 9am?! Congrats Matt on d GT3RS, savage 🚌

Love what you drive, drive what you love.

@purwantiallan5089

8 ай бұрын

Yep. Love on everything you gonna ride.

You say unrelated, but you have just swapped a soft squishy dual mass flywheel for a lightened one. Increasing shock load into the gearbox. Let's hope it's nothing too serious

Congratulations brother

Looks great. Amazing job on the interior. I wonder if you’ll enjoy it as much when the GT3 turns up

Such a beautiful car, great job 👍

Great fix at the shop! Ed did an amazing detail job inside & out. What exhaust is on your car? I have 01 996. Thanks!

Great Work on the Porsche. That mechanic knows all about the Porsches. Ed did a brilliant job on the bumpers and Valet. 😅 nice job all around 😅😅 🇨🇮🇨🇮

I remember when you first bought the 996 and made a video on it. I have to admit that at first I thought to myself “This won’t last long. He will upgrade to a newer, or more powerful version soon.” I’m pleasantly surprised you’ve kept it this long. At this point I think this would be a forever car, given your history and love of it. Not to mention the regular in investments you’ve put in. You’ll never get your money back, between the original purchase and the maintenance/repairs/upgrades. But that doesn’t really matter. Smiles per mile!

The rollercoaster ride of emotion is very real!

Mat drives every car there is an loves the 996, it shows how good they are ❤

@blackporscheroadster-yw8hb

8 ай бұрын

He bought the 996 years ago as it was the only decent Porsche he could afford at the time.

Love the car now Matt and the brilliant upgrades definitely worth doing. 👍

Very satisfying to watch. It makes me think that ims issues are blown out of proportion.

Brilliant video Mat and what a team effort.😀😀😀

An amazing car and worth the money to keep cars like this on the road! ❤️

Looks like you’re in good hands there, Matt. I think you’ll enjoy it a lot more now knowing everything is better than new.

@IceBladeNinja

8 ай бұрын

Mat

This mechanic seems like an extremely competent lovely bloke!

Hey Matt, I’d recommend you do your engine mounts with some function first ones, they’re not semi solid, but a huge upgrade over stock. Your exhaust tips are a bit lower than they should be!

I bet that feels so satisfying to drive .. love it ❤

Brilliant video, well done and thank you...wish I lived near Matt's shop...and if you have bore scoring...go 4.0L stroker! Good luck.

Very impressed with Rennworks - nice choice of upgrades! I've had many 996 and 997s as new cars and want to get another 997 one day, so this was really interesting! good luck with the gearbox fault!

The fact you jinxed it about damaging the car was hilarious but saddening at the same time 🤣

So happy to see that this is all 1 video. not 1 for each of the repairs then the detail and then the impressions so what could’ve been 1 video would be stretched over a month, really not a fan of that KZread trend at the moment

Great vid. Exceedingly informative.

we need more videos of your daily adventures with your cars, and behind the scenes of carwow on this channel! Let's hope that problem at the end is nothing serious!

PCCM+ is absolute perfection. I installed one on my 986 S and it is now the perfect blend of modern convenience and classic mechanical Porsche. I look forward to my next project being a 996!

front bumper is a different shade to the rest of the car the camera shows it pretty well

Thank ya Ed!

I mean, he did notice the oil leak over the gearbox earlier in the video and (presumably) did nothing to fix it. In hindisight he should have investigated it at the time rather than let the customer drive away like that

I'm dying to know what the gearbox leak is all about. Anyway, great work Mat. My previous 911 was 2000 996 Cab. I owned it for 20 years. It had 7 RMS and 3 IMS replaced! But I loved that car. I only had to get shut when the cab roof mechanism started to fail. To costly. I had a Fabspeed exhaust kit put on mine and a Kahn body kit with 19" wheels. What a car. While my new 911 is heaven sent, I miss my old darling 911 996.

Really enjoyed this video. I miss my 996, so this gave me the serious feels!

Hope the kid now gets more work for his business. 100% effort put in for two weeks work

@MrHammerling

8 ай бұрын

Wym kid he looks like Kratos lol

my dads car is a 996 and its had a lot of the same issues you have been facing on your 996. He had to have an engine rebuild and has had the IMS Bearing changed. Recently he has upgraded the suspension however a new noise has occurred when steering the car which we assume is the hydraulic pump on its way out.

Wonderful mods and much needed. How many miles on the 996.

i thought i was watching car wow for a second ! really good video, loved watching it on a sunday morning

So glad to see an actual full video instead of stupid ‘shorts’

🎉Brilliant and I am sooo jealous enjoy it Matt you work hard! great video

Fitting an SMF to a unbalanced stock engine is not a good idea. The DMF absorbs and balances out imbalances in the rotating mass of the engine. You can get issues such ax pseudo knock and power losss and other problems by doing this. The GT3s which have a SMF have hand built fully balanced engines, a stock M96 does not.

Any chance for a video of the single mass flywheel's chatter at idle hot and cold or with the clutch depressed? I had one on an inline six, and it sounded like a diesel engine.

Love these educational contents!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Love this video. The 996 is beautiful

Thank you for making this video. I think the moral of the story is that the known issues of the M96 engine are over-hyped. I’ve owned my ‘99 996 for six years and it’s been amazing. Do the maintenance on these cars and they’ll treat you well.

Your best video yet

I am amazed that you didn't do the IMS FIRST, soon as you bought the car. I bought my 2002 C4 3.4 at 35k miles, and that, the clutch and rear main were the first thing I did. And a waterpump /thermostat. When the bearing came out it was starting to go... In my opinion, it was because it was rarely used. My C2 3.6 gets thrashed regularly, and didn't need doing until 100k plus.

Still got my 2003 911. Love it.

Very nice video @MatWatsonCars. Proud 996.1 owner here. Greetings from Pennsylvania, US .

My 2.7L 2004 Boxster delivered 154,000 miles of fun with no IMS issues. I enjoyed many track days. A young lady from Texas now drives it in track days!