{"product_id":"mastering-the-porsche-996-hans-vogel-9798230991373","title":"Mastering the Porsche 996: The Enthusiast's Guide to Buying Safely, Fixing the Flaws, and Enjoying the Drive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDO NOT BUY A PORSCHE 996 WITHOUT READING THIS MANUAL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou are looking at a Porsche 996. It is beautiful. It is fast. And it is cheap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou believe you have found a bargain. You believe you can buy a supercar for the price of a used Honda.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou are wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Porsche 996 is a masterpiece of engineering, but it was built during a time of compromise. It contains specific mechanical flaws-the Intermediate Shaft (IMS) bearing, the Lokasil cylinder liners, the Air-Oil Separator-that can destroy the engine in seconds if ignored.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you treat this car like a normal vehicle, it will bankrupt you. If you rely on the factory maintenance schedule, you are driving a time bomb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI am Hans Vogel.\u003c\/strong\u003e I am a Master Technician. I have spent decades repairing the mistakes of negligent owners and accountants. I have written this book to save you from them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a coffee table book with pretty pictures of racing cars. This is a technical dossier. It is a survival guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside, I will teach you: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe IMS Bearing: \u003c\/strong\u003e How to identify which bearing you have, why it fails, and the \u003cem\u003eexact\u003c\/em\u003e solution you must install immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBore Scoring: \u003c\/strong\u003e The thermodynamic flaw that kills engines in cold climates, and how to spot it \u003cem\u003ebefore\u003c\/em\u003e you hand over your money.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Porsche Tax\" \u003c\/strong\u003e How to buy OEM parts (Bosch, ZF, Pierburg) for 30% of the dealer price by knowing the secret cross-reference numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Inspection: \u003c\/strong\u003e How to use a paint meter to spot hidden accidents and how to read the DME computer to see if the engine has been over-revved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Maintenance: \u003c\/strong\u003e Why 0W-40 oil is too thin, why \"lifetime\" transmission fluid is a lie, and the exact torque specifications you must use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not guess. Do not hope. Engineering does not care about your hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy this book. Read it. Then, and only then, buy the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRespect the machine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Hans Vogel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798230991373\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Vogel Teknik\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 174\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.46lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.37d","brand":"Hans Vogel","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48014397702399,"sku":"9798230991373","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_20e39806-3bc6-4479-b353-df804072d9ad.jpg?v=1767748168","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mastering-the-porsche-996-hans-vogel-9798230991373","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}