OE Match

OE Match plastic replacement end for the cabriolet roof push rod on Porsche 986 and 987 Boxster models. This is the plastic end that commonly breaks away, not a complete metal push rod.

Fits

• Porsche Boxster 986 2.5L 1997–99
• Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 1999–02
• Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999–02
• Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 2003–04
• Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2003–04
• Porsche Boxster 987 2.7L 2005-08/08
• Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2005-08/08
• Porsche Boxster 987 MKII 2.9L 2009–12
• Porsche Boxster S 987 MKII 3.4L 2009–12
  
  

Suitable for push rod assemblies 98756127900, 98756127901, 98756127902, 98756127903 and 98656127902. Check fitment for your specific vehicle (model, year, engine) before ordering.

Diagram: fits onto part number 4

What This Product Does

The plastic end provides the push rod connection within the folding-roof linkage. Replacing a fractured end repairs this connection without treating the component as a complete rod assembly. The remaining rod and adjoining mechanism should be inspected to establish whether an end-only repair is appropriate.

Functions

• Replaces the breakaway plastic portion of the roof push rod.
• Reconnects the rod to its associated roof linkage.
• Allows an end-only repair where the remaining assembly is serviceable.
  
  

Technical Details

• Brand: OE Match.
• Component material: plastic.
• Compatible push rod references: 98756127900, 98756127901, 98756127902, 98756127903 and 98656127902.
  
  

Symptoms of Fault

A visibly fractured or detached plastic end is a direct reason for inspection. Uneven roof travel, interrupted movement or abnormal linkage noise can also warrant checking this connection, but these symptoms do not establish that the end alone is faulty.

Why Replacement Matters

A broken end leaves the affected push rod disconnected from its linkage. Renewing the damaged plastic component addresses that connection, provided the rod and surrounding mechanism remain suitable for reuse. Investigate the cause of breakage before operating the roof again rather than assuming a new end resolves every underlying fault.

FAQs

Is this the complete push rod?
No. It is the replacement plastic end only.

• Porsche 964 (911) C2 1989-93
• Porsche 964 (911) C4 1989-93
• Porsche 964 (911) TURBO 3.3L 1991-93
• Porsche 964 (911) TURBO 3.6L 1991-93  

The OE MATCH Timing Chain Kit is a replacement engine timing system solution intended for Porsche Cayenne 958 and Panamera 970 models equipped with the 3.0L V6 Hybrid petrol engine, subject to confirmation of the kit's exact components and vehicle compatibility.

Fits:

• Porsche 958 Cayenne S V6 3.0L Hybrid (380Hp) 2010-17
• Porsche 970.1 Panamera S Hybrid V6 3.0L 2011-13
• Porsche 970.2 Panamera S E-Hybrid V6 3.0L (416Hp) 2014-16  

Kit Includes:

• 1 x Chain Top Left
• 1 x Chain Top Right
• 1 x Chain Center
• 1 x Chain Lower
• 1 x Tensioner Top Left
• 1 x Tensioner Top Right
• 1 x Tensioner Center
• 1 x Tensioner Lower
• 1 x Guide Rail Center Top
• 1 x Guide Rail Center Left
• 2 x Guide Rail Left & Right

Designed to restore the correct operation of the engine's timing system, the kit provides a solution for replacing worn or deteriorated timing drive components during engine repairs, preventative maintenance or major engine overhauls.

The timing chain system is responsible for maintaining precise synchronisation between the crankshaft and camshafts, ensuring that the engine's intake and exhaust valves operate at the correct points in the combustion cycle.

Timing components operate continuously while the engine is running and are exposed to repeated mechanical loading, engine heat and vibration. Over time, timing chains can develop wear and elongation, while associated tensioners and guide rails may deteriorate.

A properly specified replacement timing chain kit helps restore accurate engine timing, reduce excessive chain movement and maintain smooth, reliable engine operation.

Ideal for Porsche owners undertaking timing system repairs or comprehensive engine maintenance, this kit offers a practical solution for addressing deterioration within the engine's timing drive assembly.

What This Product Does:
The timing chain kit supports the mechanical synchronisation of the engine's crankshaft and camshafts, ensuring that the valves open and close at the correct times in relation to piston movement.

Its key functions include:

• Engine Timing Synchronisation: Maintains the correct mechanical relationship between the crankshaft and camshafts.
• Accurate Valve Timing: Helps ensure the intake and exhaust valves operate at the intended points in the engine cycle.
• Timing Chain Tension: Associated tensioners maintain appropriate chain tension and reduce excessive slack.
• Timing Chain Guidance: Guide rails support correct chain routing and help control unwanted movement.
• Smooth Engine Operation: Accurate timing contributes to stable idling, consistent combustion and predictable engine performance.
• Reduced Timing System Noise: Properly functioning chains, guides and tensioners help minimise excessive rattling and vibration.
• Engine Performance Support: Correct valve timing contributes to efficient combustion, power delivery and engine responsiveness.
• Component Protection: Maintaining correct chain alignment and tension helps reduce unnecessary wear on associated timing components.
• Long-Term Reliability: Renewing worn timing components helps reduce the risk of unexpected timing system failure.

Common signs include:

• Rattling Noise During Cold Starts: A metallic rattling sound when starting the engine may indicate excessive chain slack, tensioner problems or guide wear.
• Persistent Timing Chain Noise: Rattling, slapping or grinding noises from the timing drive area may indicate worn or damaged components.
• Rough Engine Idling: Incorrect valve timing may contribute to uneven engine operation or unstable idling.
• Engine Misfires: Timing irregularities can affect combustion and contribute to misfiring.
• Reduced Engine Performance: An elongated or incorrectly tensioned timing chain may affect valve timing and reduce engine responsiveness.
• Engine Management Warning Light: Timing-related faults may trigger the check engine light and store diagnostic trouble codes.
• Camshaft and Crankshaft Correlation Faults: Diagnostic codes indicating incorrect synchronisation may suggest problems within the timing drive system.
• Difficulty Starting: Significant timing irregularities can contribute to extended cranking or starting difficulties.
• Excessive Timing Chain Slack: A worn chain or failing tensioner may allow abnormal movement within the timing drive assembly.
• Damaged Timing Chain Guides: Cracked, broken or worn guide rails can affect chain positioning and increase mechanical noise.
• Deteriorated Tensioner Operation: A faulty hydraulic or mechanical tensioner may no longer maintain the correct chain tension.
• Plastic Debris in Engine Oil: Fragments from deteriorating chain guides may appear in the oil or filter.
• Engine Timing Failure: Severe deterioration may cause the timing chain to jump teeth or fail, potentially resulting in serious internal engine damage.

• Replacing worn or damaged timing chain components is essential for maintaining accurate engine operation and protecting the long-term reliability of your Porsche's 3.0L V6 Hybrid engine.
• The timing chain system plays a critical role in coordinating crankshaft and camshaft movement. Even relatively small timing deviations can affect valve operation, combustion efficiency and overall engine performance.
• As timing chains wear, elongation can develop within the chain assembly. This may lead to excessive movement, abnormal noise and increased stress on the tensioners and guide rails.
• If a chain tensioner becomes weak or a guide rail deteriorates, the timing chain may no longer remain correctly positioned. Continued operation under these conditions can increase the risk of the chain skipping or jumping teeth.
• A timing chain failure can have serious consequences. If the crankshaft and camshafts lose synchronisation, internal engine components may be damaged, potentially resulting in expensive repairs.
• Replacing deteriorated timing components helps restore correct mechanical synchronisation, appropriate chain tension and reliable valve timing.
• Where inspection identifies wear across multiple components, replacing the affected chains, tensioners and guide rails together can be more practical than carrying out repeated repairs to individual components.
• For Porsche Cayenne and Panamera Hybrid owners, maintaining the timing system is especially important as part of responsible engine servicing and long-term vehicle preservation.
• A correctly specified OE MATCH Timing Chain Kit can provide an effective replacement solution, helping restore engine timing accuracy, reduce abnormal mechanical noise and minimise the risk of major timing-related engine damage.

OE Match Clutch Slave Cylinder Seal Kit

The OE Match Clutch Slave Cylinder Seal Kit is designed to overhaul the original hydraulic clutch slave cylinder fitted to the Porsche 996 and 997 turbo.

Fits:

• Porsche 996 TURBO 2000-05
• Porsche 997 MK1 TURBO 2007-09
• Porsche 997 MKII Turbo 2010-13

Seals for diagram Ref No 1

This repair kit replaces the internal seals and O-rings without requiring replacement of the complete slave cylinder.

The upgraded seals feature improved geometry and materials, designed to provide better sealing performance and reduce hydraulic fluid leaks, particularly in colder climates.

What Does It Do?

The clutch slave cylinder uses hydraulic pressure to operate the clutch release mechanism.

This repair kit renews the internal sealing components, helping maintain hydraulic pressure and reliable clutch operation.

Why Does It Fail?

Common causes include:

• Ageing or hardened internal seals
• Deteriorated O-rings
• Hydraulic fluid leakage
• Temperature-related seal contraction
• Internal cylinder wear or corrosion

When Should It Be Replaced?

Replace the seals if you notice hydraulic fluid leaks, reduced clutch operation or deterioration of the original sealing components.

Preventative replacement is also recommended during clutch replacement or engine-out servicing.

Kit Contents

• Nine replacement internal seals and O-rings
• O-ring identification template
• O-ring location guide
• Written installation instructions

Installation Notes

The original slave cylinder must be dismantled and inspected before fitting the replacement seals.

Follow the supplied installation instructions and bleed the hydraulic clutch system after reassembly. A damaged or corroded cylinder bore may require complete cylinder replacement.

Porsche 996 & 997 Turbo Clutch Slave Cylinder Repair Parts

The Porsche 996 and 997 Turbo hydraulic clutch systems rely on correctly functioning internal seals to maintain pressure and ensure reliable clutch operation.

This OE Match repair kit provides replacement seals and O-rings for refurbishing compatible original clutch slave cylinders, offering an alternative to replacing the complete assembly.

Design911 supplies Porsche Turbo clutch slave cylinders, hydraulic repair kits, clutch hoses and associated transmission servicing components.

OE Match Clutch Slave Cylinder Seal Kit

The OE Match Clutch Slave Cylinder Seal Kit is designed to overhaul the original hydraulic clutch slave cylinder fitted to the Porsche 993 turbo.

Fits:

• Porsche 993 (911) TURBO 1994-96
• Porsche 993 (911) GT2 1994-97

Seals for diagram Ref No 12

This repair kit replaces the internal seals and O-rings without requiring replacement of the complete slave cylinder.

The upgraded seals feature improved geometry and materials, designed to provide better sealing performance and reduce hydraulic fluid leaks, particularly in colder climates.

What Does It Do?

The clutch slave cylinder uses hydraulic pressure to operate the clutch release mechanism.

This repair kit renews the internal sealing components, helping maintain hydraulic pressure and reliable clutch operation.

Why Does It Fail?

Common causes include:

• Ageing or hardened internal seals
• Deteriorated O-rings
• Hydraulic fluid leakage
• Temperature-related seal contraction
• Internal cylinder wear or corrosion

When Should It Be Replaced?

Replace the seals if you notice hydraulic fluid leaks, reduced clutch operation or deterioration of the original sealing components.

Preventative replacement is also recommended during clutch replacement or engine-out servicing.

Kit Contents

• Replacement internal seals and O-rings
• O-ring identification template
• O-ring location guide
• Written installation instructions

Installation Notes

The original slave cylinder must be dismantled and inspected before fitting the replacement seals.

Follow the supplied installation instructions and bleed the hydraulic clutch system after reassembly. A damaged or corroded cylinder bore may require complete cylinder replacement.

Porsche 993 Turbo Clutch Slave Cylinder Seals & Hydraulic Repair Parts

The Porsche 993 turbo hydraulic clutch system relies on correctly functioning seals to maintain pressure and ensure reliable clutch operation.

This OE Match seal repair kit provides replacement internal seals and O-rings for refurbishing the original clutch slave cylinder, helping address hydraulic leaks without replacing the complete assembly.

OE Match rubber stop for the transmission carrier assembly on Porsche 970 Panamera petrol, Hybrid and Diesel applications. This separate rubber buffer is intended for the mounting assembly, rather than replacing the complete carrier or gearbox mount.

Fits

• Porsche 970.1 Panamera V6 3.6L 2WD 2009–13
• Porsche 970.1 Panamera 4 V6 3.6L 4WD 2009–13
• Porsche 970.1 Panamera S V8 4.8L 2009–13
• Porsche 970.1 Panamera 4S V8 4.8L 2009–13
• Porsche 970.1 Panamera GTS V8 4.8L 2011–13
• Porsche 970.1 Panamera Turbo V8 4.8L 2009–13
• Porsche 970.1 Panamera Turbo S V8 4.8L 2009–13
• Porsche 970.1 Panamera S Hybrid V6 3.0L 2011–13
• Porsche 970.1 Panamera Diesel V6 3.0L 2011–13
• Porsche 970.2 Panamera V6 3.6L 2WD 310Hp 2014–16
• Porsche 970.2 Panamera 4 V6 3.6L 4WD 310Hp 2014–16
• Porsche 970.2 Panamera S V6 Turbo 3.0L 2WD 420Hp 2014–16
• Porsche 970.2 Panamera S V6 Turbo 3.0L 2WD Executive 2014–16
• Porsche 970.2 Panamera 4S V6 Turbo 3.0L 4WD 420Hp 2014–16
• Porsche 970.2 Panamera 4S V6 Turbo 3.0L 4WD Executive 2014–16
• Porsche 970.2 Panamera GTS V8 4.8L 4WD 440Hp 2014–16
• Porsche 970.2 Panamera Turbo V8 4.8L 520Hp 2014–16
• Porsche 970.2 Panamera Turbo V8 Executive 2014–16
• Porsche 970.2 Panamera Turbo S V8 4.8L 2014–16
• Porsche 970.2 Panamera S E-Hybrid V6 3.0L 416Hp 2014–16
• Porsche 970.2 Panamera Diesel V6 3.0L 250Hp 2014–16

Check fitment for your specific vehicle (model, year, engine) before ordering.

Diagram: 306-000, item 5
Diagram: 306-010, item 7
Diagram: 306-020, item 8

What This Product Does

The stop provides a compliant interface where components meet within the engine and gearbox mounting arrangement. Its rubber construction cushions contact and accommodates limited movement at that location. It is distinct from the carrier, console and adjacent stop shown in the exploded diagrams.

Functions

• Provides cushioning at the specified mounting contact point.
• Helps limit direct contact between adjoining assembly components.
• Accommodates small movements through rubber compliance.

Technical Details

• Component reference: 97037513702; supplied brand: OE Match.
• Rubber stop for the engine/transmission carrier mounting assembly.
• Recorded assembly requirement: one stop.
• Diagram 306-000: Panamera 970 (G1), 2010–16; model/transmission references C7000, C7005, C7030, C7035, C7050, G7000, C7001, C7031 and C7051.
• Diagram 306-010: Panamera 970 (G1), 3.0L HYBRID, 2012–16; reference A7000.
• Diagram 306-020: Panamera 970 (G1), 3.0L DIESEL, 2012–16; references A7010 and A7011.

Symptoms of Fault

• Visible splitting, cracking or loss of rubber flexibility.
• Flattening or distortion of the buffer's contact area.
• Knocks around the mounting assembly when drivetrain loading changes.
• Increased vibration associated with damaged mounting components.

These signs warrant inspection; noise or vibration alone does not establish that this stop is responsible.

Why Replacement Matters

A deteriorated buffer may no longer cushion contact as intended. Replacing a damaged stop helps reinstate the specified mounting arrangement. During the repair, assess the neighbouring console, carrier, separate stop and fixing hardware for damage or looseness rather than assuming this component accounts for every symptom.

FAQs

• Does this replace the entire gearbox mount?
  No. It is an individual rubber stop within the carrier mounting assembly.
• Can this resolve gear crunching?
  Not necessarily. Clutch, linkage or internal gearbox faults require separate diagnosis; replacing a buffer does not repair those components.
• What should be checked before selection?
  Match reference 97037513702 against the vehicle's model, production year and transmission details. Confirm suitability using the VIN where necessary.
• Which nearby components need inspection?
  Check the carrier and console, together with the adjacent stop and their fasteners, for wear, damage and insecure attachment.