I figured you had a c4. I have a c2 - and I am fairly certain that there is nothing stopping the front wheels from spinning. The pbrake is on the back and the tranny link on the rear as well. So I got myself some sturdy wheel chocks.

 

Buddhamonk? You obviously haven't lived in Oregon long or haven't done your homework on what has happened in the past, present and what is predicted for the future!lol Yes I have property in Oregon & have lived there! There are plenty of quakes.I would always use preventative steps in jacking period!

 

I've lived in OR for 20 years. Not sure what's your definition of "long"

I'm glad you use preventative steps in jacking. Good for you

 

I always choke the wheels while on jack stand or points. Its unlikely the car will move forward but better safe than crushed under your 997.

 

Always loved how your car looks.

How easy was the timing belt change? Is it a PITA or is it a DIY for a regular backyard mechanic?

 

sorry I meant serpentine belt. Really easy to do

 

First to OP: There is really no good reason to gamble here as some suggest, good front chocks is a great idea and can save either your life and/or your car a lot of damage if it rolls. I took a shortcut once working on a motorcycle and lost an inch of my thumb so I'm all about taking a couple of extra minutes to do things safely ever since.

Second: The serpentine belt is pretty easy. Having the rear up a little can help with feeding it up from the bottom but we did it without it... but then again my son is pretty thin.

For the 997.1 there is a good post here: http://rennlist.com/forums/997-forum...tine-belt.html from USMC_DS1.

For the 997.2 there is another recent one here: http://rennlist.com/forums/997-forum...t-997-2-a.html from Porsche605.

Note that I didn't have to remove the bumper cover as described in the original post of the 997.2 thread since the second post by CAVU points out there is an access hole for the bolt behind the license plate.

My son and I did this two weekends ago in about 45 minutes on my 997.2 without any real rush. It wasn't bad at all, the only minor challenges were sliding the spacer back into the right spot due to the tight fit and working the belt around the crankshaft pulley since there isn't a lot of space behind it. The force required for the tensioner isn't bad at all (I used a large crescent wrench with a 3/4" drive handle on the end to extend the handle length to about 2 feet which made it really easy), just be sure to keep your fingers safely out from between the belt and any pulley at all times (no more lost finger parts!).

 

I'm not impressed by the bravado. Buddamonk should grok Karma. Chock the wheels. Good judgment is not just for girls

 

here s how I did my plugs...

LOL, on the right ramp you can see the tools used.

 

 

This tech article on jacking up a 997 should still be relevant in your case. Might be helpful.



-Luccia