Heater Pipe (In Engine Compartment) - Revised
Group8
Number
9604
Model
6 Cyl.
Part Identifier
8068
September 26, 1996
Subject:
Heater Pipe in Engine Compartment
ATTENTION: Service Manager / Service Technician
Models Affected:
911 Carrera M.Y. 1995 and 1996
911 Carrera 4 M.Y. 1995 and 1996
911 Carrera 4S as of M.Y. 1996
Concern:
The one piece engine compartment heater pipe is now replaced by a two piece pipe.
General Information:
To promote easier installation, the former version heater pipe (1A in Figure 1) is now replaced with a two piece version (1 & 2 in Figure 1).
Additional changes to related parts also include shortening of the slots in the connecting socket (4 In Figure 1) by 5 mm and lengthening of the rubber seal (3 in Figure 1) by 5 mm. The introduction of the two piece pipe along with the additional changes took place in stages during production:
- Two piece pipe installed as of November 21, 1995 production.
- Connecting socket slots shortened by 5 mm as of December 20, 1995 production.
- Rubber seal lengthened by 5 mm as of February 16, 1996 production.
Parts Information:
New Version Heater Pipe and Related Parts.
Repair Information:
If replacement of the one piece heater pipe becomes necessary, use only the new version two piece heater pipe and related parts.
Note:
When removing the former version connecting socket, it will be necessary to remove the spark plug wires 1-1 and 1-5. After installation of the new connecting socket with shorter 5 mm slots, reinstall the plug wires for Cylinders 1-1 and 1-5.