Porsche Mechanic in Venice, CA
A Porsche-only mechanic who knows the 986 and 996 generation and their successors, and what Venice's humps and alleys do to them.
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The Generations That Meet Venice's Alleys
Venice's speed humps, walk-street alleys and drainage dips knock at a Porsche's suspension every day. On firm springs and low-profile tires, every edge arrives as a sharp blow. Which parts give way first depends on the generation. That is why a Venice owner is better served by a mechanic who knows the car by year.
The front lower control arm bushings on the 986, 996, 987 and 997 are a known case. Those four generations cover the first water-cooled 911s and the first two Boxsters and Caymans. A knock from the front over a hump is very often a drop link, one of the smallest parts in the suspension. Have the links and bushings checked before you accept a quote for dampers.
The 996 and 986 Engine Question
The 996 and the 986 Boxster share the M96 engine family, in different sizes, so their owners often bring the same questions. The best known is the intermediate shaft bearing, or IMS, which wears with age and can take the engine with it if it fails. It exists only in 1999 to 2008 Carreras and in the 986 and early 987 Boxster and Cayman. From 2009 the engine has none.
The 996 and 997.1 Turbo and the GT cars use a different engine, the Mezger, with no IMS bearing. Its known weak spot is a set of glued-in coolant fittings. Same shape, different engine, different questions. A specialist settles the model year and badge before quoting anything.
Northeast via Venice Boulevard
Our shop is at 10527 Santa Monica Blvd in West Los Angeles, northeast of Venice. Take Venice Boulevard east to the 405 north, exit at Santa Monica Boulevard and continue east about a mile. From the canals or Abbot Kinney Boulevard it's the same route. We're open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM.
We work on every Porsche model line, from the 911 to the Macan and Cayenne, and on Porsche only, with more than 30 years on the marque. When you call, give us the model, year and badge, and tell us when the noise appears. Ask what we know about your generation. Bring the car in and we'll evaluate it and give you a quote.
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Porsche Mechanic near Venice, CA
Need a Porsche mechanic near Century City, Westwood, Beverly Hills or Brentwood? The Werkstatt is at 10527 Santa Monica Blvd in West Los Angeles, a few blocks west of Century City.
We look after 911, Boxster, Cayman, Macan, Cayenne and Panamera owners, and people buying one, from Bel Air, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica and surrounding communities.
Whatever you call it, independent Porsche mechanic or Porsche specialist, start with a call: give us the model and year, and ask what we know about that generation. Porsche is the only make we work on.
10527 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 310-3959
Mon – Fri: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat – Sun: Closed