Why is this Porsche engine so clever?

Having just spent six hours taking three bolts out of the back of a range rover engine , all of this is very relevant .

I was trained as a Porsche mechanic decades ago, as fortune would have it, I had to expand my repertoire to other marques. It took a while to reach the conclusion outlined in this video, in that many of my colleagues refused to believe that Porsche did things differently but also led me to curse every other manufacturer as a result. I save my most incandescent ire at US manufacturers whose engineering is utterly appalling. I can’t thank you enough for this thoughtful video.

I never do my maintenance until i got my 981 S. It was my dream brand to own, i was afraid that the cost of ownership will be very expensive. I can afford the oem consumables but the service i know will be expensive. To cut the story short, i bought all the tools i need and started doing oil change myself, then the air filters, belt, flushed the break fluid, flushed the coolant, change my plugs and never had to send my car to the dealership or to an indy. And im more confident with the work done. I owe it to you and other content makers for sharing us the know how. I love your contents and you’re at the top of my list with no none sense just pure genius. My next job is to change my pdk and rear diff box fluid and im studying your diy for weeks now. I’m proud of myself of accomplishing this much in the last 2 years of my ownership starting from nothing. The car is in tip top shape, i can say with confidence that i did it better than the dealership. Thank you again and continue giving back to our small community in your own special way.

The guy that can explain anything to anyone is rare and a treasure. Thank you. I love my 981 Boxster S even more now.

I’m a motorcycle enthusiast, and over the years I’ve found that ease of maintenance is the key to keeping bikes well maintained. If it’s difficult, I’ve tended to put it off, often to the detriment of the bike’s reliability. My old 80s and 90s Moto Guzzis had their oil filters inside the sump, which involved about 16 cap head bolts, one of which invariably be difficult to remove or strip the socket, and sometimes tearing a sump gasket, creating unnecessary aggravation, so oil changes tended to get deferred. I realised that had to change so I fitted aftermarket sumps with external oil filters, and these days it’s a 15 minute job instead of an hour or so. This results in the bikes getting their changes when they need them, rather than when I can spare the time. The value of ease of maintenance is rarely discussed and this is a refreshing exception.

Agree Jeff, If Mr Porsche thinks you will need access behind a panel, then the panel will come off and go back without any trouble. Other cars I have worked on, panels are assembled for ease of initial production. Having a hoist helps, I need to run the front up on ramps then jack the back onto stands. Doing this has allowed me to do all required maintenance even at the age of 70. All regular maintenance on my Cayman has been accomplished over the last 8 years without the need to remove the top engine cover, except for a look. You do very good videos and I appreciate them, thanks.

Excellent presentation! It makes me feel good to own a 981 Cayman S.

OUTSTANDING !!! You know you are an expert ( in any business sector ) when you can simplify complex issues. Great job Jeff.

Thus is one of the best presentations I’ve seen in years! The animations, inline dissassembly clips, arrows and labels on actual photographs of real cars are all “chef’s kiss”! Brilliant editing! However having said that… I must confess… that I was quite sceptical about the actual claim (of Porsches having easy access for maintenance) until the last few minutes of the video where you gave actual examples. In particular, the intake manifold removal example, and the deliberate angling of fasteners for ease of access were quite convincing.

Very observant Jeff and so obvious when you point it out. People seem very surprised when I say I try to do all my own maintenance but it genuinely has not been too difficult at all. With the right tools and information (mainly your video library) I’m working my way through pretty much every job and saving a lot of money. These cars are built to maintain and last. Thanks so much!

Man, thanks for the great video! I’m a new owner of an ‘07 Boxster, so you taught me a ton. Made me feel even better about the purchase. Not only, you have a a delightful vibe. Cheers!

Thank you! This was a wonderful presentation. I wish resources like this had been available when I was a struggling college student many years ago. I once found a guy selling a 1969 Porsche 911s for just $5,000. The catch? The engine and transmission were disassembled and scattered across his garage floor because he was pressed for time before moving. I took the plunge, bought it, gathered some used tools, and a collection of shop manuals. I spent quite some time just staring at the pieces, wondering what I'd gotten myself into. Eventually, I began disassembling everything further to really understand how it all fit together. A month later, I managed to get the car running—and it ran beautifully. However, that experience led me to believe it was entirely normal to jack up the car, place a hydraulic jack under the engine/transmission, unbolt the unit, and lower it just to pop off the valve covers and adjust the valves. Or to run the engine at 6000 RPM while adjusting the distributor body with a timing light in hand. Oh my, indeed...

I do not even plan to buy me a Porsche but watched all the video, it is great! Thank you!

Thank you Jeff for your wonderful video and creatively simple explanation of the genius of Porsche design. As an owner of a 2015 981 Base Boxster your work here is much appreciated. So far I have done regular oil changes and brake jobs. Up next is coil packs and new spark plugs which, before watching this video I was a little intimidated over but now few confident I can carry out this service.

Great video, and I have to remark on your diction. Very clear, very easy to listen to. You are to be commended. This deaf old man didn't even need to use captions.

This is the only channel I visit to see and understand how 981 is maintained. Great video and subbed!

Thank you. I don't even have a 981 but enjoy watching your explanations of procedures.

I love your videos. They are so interesting, well done and just so enjoyable to me. I look forward to many more. Thank you so much for all your efferts. You are appreciated. From Los Angeles.

Thank you very much. I am sooo happy with my 981S Boxster. Good to know that if something is to fix with your help I can manage it. ❤

Really well made video, thanks for making it. Its clear that you've put a lot of time, care and energy into planning and editing the video so its really appreciated.