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Wear parts · Model years 1994–1998
The 993 is the final evolution of the air-cooled 911: hydraulic lifters instead of adjustable tappets, a six-speed gearbox and the LSA multi-link rear axle. Servicing shifts accordingly — less adjustment work on the valvetrain, more attention to oil consumption, belt drive and suspension bushings. Here you'll find the wear parts for Carrera, Carrera 4, S models, Targa and Turbo — curated in OEM / original equipment quality, with verified part numbers.
OEM / original equipment quality · Shipped from Germany · DACH incl. Switzerland
Carrera, Carrera 4, S models, Targa or Turbo — the maintenance groups cover all variants of model years 1994–1998, manual as well as Tiptronic.
A curated program instead of a parts lottery: selected manufacturers, genuine Porsche parts explicitly labelled in the product description.
Shipped from Germany to Germany, Austria and Switzerland — we prepare the export documents for Swiss shipments.
Varioram or pre-Varioram, C2, C4 or Turbo, early or late model year: we match part number and vehicle data before you order.
The service schedule
The M64 in the 993 is the most mature air-cooled flat-six: hydraulic lifters do away with classic valve adjustment, and the oil-fed chain tensioners are considered durable. What remains is the twin-spark ignition with its small distributor belt — and with the valve guides, the 993 has its own well-documented wear point.
The reference values follow the Porsche service schedule and the practice of specialised workshops. Your service book and the condition of your car remain decisive — for low-mileage cars, the time interval counts more than the distance.
Every item links to the matching part groups further down this page.
Dry sump holding around 11.5 l — check the oil level at idle with the engine at operating temperature. New oil filter with every change.
Hydraulic lifters from the factory: the 993 no longer needs valve adjustment — which makes timely oil changes all the more important.
Twin-spark ignition with two plugs per cylinder — replace earlier with frequent short trips, check plug connectors and ignition leads as well.
The 993 also synchronises its two distributors via a small toothed belt — retrofit the vent kit, replace the belt preventively.
Fan and alternator hang on the belt drive — on the air-cooled 911 that's half the engine cooling. Check tension and condition.
Replace the fuel filter with the major service, air filter element according to condition — check intake boots for cracks (unmetered air).
Time-based change regardless of mileage. Check pads, discs and brake hoses at every service.
Clunking or uneven tyre wear points to worn control arms and rubber bushings of the multi-link axle — plan a wheel alignment after replacement.
Valve guides are the 993's known wear point — watch for blue smoke on cold start, check valve covers and oil lines for leaks.
The archive
Service kit and six maintenance groups for the 993 — each card links directly to the matching category, with current stock from the shop.
W-01 · Service kits27 Teile
Genuine Porsche parts, ready-assembled: air filter, both oil filters, twelve spark plugs, pollen filters, sealing rings and O-rings for the 20,000 km service of the 993 Carrera — every item listed with its Porsche part number in the scope of delivery.
W-02 · Oil circuit64 Teile
Dry sump with around 11.5 litres in circulation: oil lines, oil tank, engine-side and front oil cooler, thermostat — tightness and flow decide the M64's lifespan.
W-03 · Ignition41 Teile
Twelve plugs, two distributors, one distributor belt: the complete 993 ignition system — from distributor cap and ignition coils to the DME relay.
W-04 · Brake system96 Teile
Pads, discs, brake hoses and caliper repair kits — sorted by model and axle from Carrera to Turbo, including brake fluid.
W-05 · Filters45 Teile
From air filter element and fuel filter to the fuel pump: filters and fuel supply for the 993's Motronic.
W-06 · Timing drive39 Teile
V-belts, belt tensioners, timing chains, guide rails and chain housing covers — the complete M64 drive in one group.
W-07 · Suspension61 Teile
Multi-link control arms, wishbones, rubber bushings, shock absorbers and tie rods — the 993's multi-link axle has more bushing points than any 911 rear axle before it.
Why buy from us
For each item, the version that has proven itself on the 993 — curated in OEM / original equipment quality instead of ten interchangeable variants of the same part.
Varioram or pre-Varioram, C2, C4 or Turbo, manual or Tiptronic: we verify the fit based on vehicle data and part number before you order.
Questions about hydraulic lifters, the distributor belt or the LSA rear axle? We reply directly — before and after your purchase, no ticket system.
DACH incl. Switzerland
Swiss 993 drivers order from us without detours: we regularly ship to Switzerland and prepare the export documents. Import duties are collected separately by customs on delivery.
Germany · Austria · Switzerland — shipped from Germany
Frequently Asked Questions
For Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera S, 4S and RS the 20,000 km kit of genuine Porsche parts: air filter, both oil filters (thermostat housing and crankcase), twelve spark plugs, two pollen filters, sealing rings and O-rings, every item listed with its part number in the scope of delivery, delivery time 3–5 working days. The kit for Turbo and GT2 is currently unavailable; on request we assemble it from individual parts.
Because the 993 with its hydraulic lifters no longer needs valve adjustment and the valve covers stay closed during the service interval. Engine oil (around 11.5 litres) and brake fluid are not included either; you'll find matching oils in the shop.
Porsche specified generous intervals; in practice an annual change or every 15,000–20,000 km — whichever comes first — has proven itself. The M64 holds around 11.5 litres, and the oil filter is always replaced. On the dry-sump engine, the oil level is read at idle with the engine at operating temperature.
Yes. The 993's twin-spark ignition also works with two distributors connected by a small toothed belt. If it snaps, the second plug bank fails — causing misfires and even the risk of engine damage. Retrofitting the vent kit and replacing the belt preventively remains the proven recommendation.
No — as the first air-cooled 911, the 993 has hydraulic lifters. That saves the classic adjustment appointment, but makes clean oil and timely changes all the more important. Ticking lifters after a cold start point to wear or overdue oil.
Worn valve guides are the known wear point of the M64 in the 993. Moderate oil consumption is normal on the air-cooled engine — clear blue smoke after start-up, however, points to the guides; then a cylinder head overhaul is due.
The 993's multi-link axle has considerably more control arms and rubber bushings than any 911 rear axle before it. Clunking, vague handling or uneven tyre wear point to worn bushings — a wheel alignment belongs to the job after replacement.
Many service parts are identical across all 993s. On brakes and suspension, however, Turbo, 4S and the Carrera models partly go their own ways — when in doubt, we match the assignment based on vehicle data and part number before you order.
Yes, Switzerland is a firm part of our delivery area. We prepare the export documents; Swiss customs collects the import duties separately on delivery.
For each item we curate the version that has proven itself on the 993 — in OEM / original equipment quality from established manufacturers. If an item is a genuine Porsche part, this is explicitly stated in the product description.
From oil filter and distributor belt to the multi-link control arm: all wear parts for the 993 in one curated selection — with a part number check before you order.