Adrian Graham Streather was born on December 25, 1958. Upon leaving school he joined the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in 1975, where he trained as a Scientific Instrument Maker and gained additional qualifications in the electronics field. After a varied career in the aviation industry, he now lives in Australia with his family.Adrian is a prolific author, specialising in the Porsche marque, and has written a number of books that have been published by Veloce, including the Essential Companion series, and several in the Essential Buyer’s Guide Series.

worthy of a place on your (suitably reinforced) bookshelf. GT Porsche this is the book any Porsche 997 owner should own. Liebe zu Ihm (love for Porsche) it's impossible to ignore the usefulness of this to anybody wanting to look after their car without paying dealer prices. Auto Express Definitive. tkc (Totalkitcar) it exudes practical advice ... whilst remaining thoroughly readable. Above it responds brilliantly to the natural curiosity of the Porsche owner and no one who has invested say GBP30 or GBP40,000 in a 997 should blanch at the cover price. Kieron Fennelly

• Chapter 1: Provides the complete history of the series model year by model year including a special section on limited edition and special versions. Chapter 2, Purchasing and owning. Provides a 997 buyers guide, tips on ownership and servicing information including procedures. Chapter 3, Engine, lubrication and water cooling. Chapter 4, Bosch Motronic 7.8 engine management, Exhaust and Engine electrical systems. Chapter 5, Manual and tiptronic transmissions. Chapter 6, Suspension, Brakes, Traction control, Porsche stability management, Steering, Wheels and tyres. Chapter 7, The body. Chapter 8, Air conditioning, Heating, Electronic and Electrical systems. Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. Chapter 10, Repairs schemes both from Porsche and DIY developed by 997 owners themselves. Chapter 11, Performance enhancements. Chapter 12, Next generation of racers Appendix A, Production data. Appendix B, Options, colour codes. Appendix C, Various translations. Appendix D, Fault codes. Glossary. References. Acknowledgements. Index.

Adrian Graham Streather was born on December 25, 1958. Upon leaving school he joined the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in 1975, where he trained as a Scientific Instrument Maker and gained additional qualifications in the electronics field. After a varied career in the aviation industry, he now lives in Australia with his family.Adrian is a prolific author, specialising in the Porsche marque, and has written a number of books that have been published by Veloce, including the Essential Companion series, and several in the Essential Buyer’s Guide Series.

worthy of a place on your (suitably reinforced) bookshelf. GT Porsche this is the book any Porsche 997 owner should own. Liebe zu Ihm (love for Porsche) it's impossible to ignore the usefulness of this to anybody wanting to look after their car without paying dealer prices. Auto Express Definitive. tkc (Totalkitcar) it exudes practical advice ... whilst remaining thoroughly readable. Above it responds brilliantly to the natural curiosity of the Porsche owner and no one who has invested say GBP30 or GBP40,000 in a 997 should blanch at the cover price. Kieron Fennelly

• Chapter 1: Provides the complete history of the series model year by model year including a special section on limited edition and special versions. Chapter 2, Purchasing and owning. Provides a 997 buyers guide, tips on ownership and servicing information including procedures. Chapter 3, Engine, lubrication and water cooling. Chapter 4, Bosch Motronic 7.8 engine management, Exhaust and Engine electrical systems. Chapter 5, Manual and tiptronic transmissions. Chapter 6, Suspension, Brakes, Traction control, Porsche stability management, Steering, Wheels and tyres. Chapter 7, The body. Chapter 8, Air conditioning, Heating, Electronic and Electrical systems. Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. Chapter 10, Repairs schemes both from Porsche and DIY developed by 997 owners themselves. Chapter 11, Performance enhancements. Chapter 12, Next generation of racers Appendix A, Production data. Appendix B, Options, colour codes. Appendix C, Various translations. Appendix D, Fault codes. Glossary. References. Acknowledgements. Index.

Adrian Graham Streather was born on December 25, 1958. Upon leaving school he joined the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in 1975, where he trained as a Scientific Instrument Maker and gained additional qualifications in the electronics field. After a varied career in the aviation industry, he now lives in Australia with his family.Adrian is a prolific author, specialising in the Porsche marque, and has written a number of books that have been published by Veloce, including the Essential Companion series, and several in the Essential Buyer’s Guide Series.

worthy of a place on your (suitably reinforced) bookshelf. GT Porsche this is the book any Porsche 997 owner should own. Liebe zu Ihm (love for Porsche) it's impossible to ignore the usefulness of this to anybody wanting to look after their car without paying dealer prices. Auto Express Definitive. tkc (Totalkitcar) it exudes practical advice ... whilst remaining thoroughly readable. Above it responds brilliantly to the natural curiosity of the Porsche owner and no one who has invested say GBP30 or GBP40,000 in a 997 should blanch at the cover price. Kieron Fennelly

• Chapter 1: Provides the complete history of the series model year by model year including a special section on limited edition and special versions. Chapter 2, Purchasing and owning. Provides a 997 buyers guide, tips on ownership and servicing information including procedures. Chapter 3, Engine, lubrication and water cooling. Chapter 4, Bosch Motronic 7.8 engine management, Exhaust and Engine electrical systems. Chapter 5, Manual and tiptronic transmissions. Chapter 6, Suspension, Brakes, Traction control, Porsche stability management, Steering, Wheels and tyres. Chapter 7, The body. Chapter 8, Air conditioning, Heating, Electronic and Electrical systems. Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. Chapter 10, Repairs schemes both from Porsche and DIY developed by 997 owners themselves. Chapter 11, Performance enhancements. Chapter 12, Next generation of racers Appendix A, Production data. Appendix B, Options, colour codes. Appendix C, Various translations. Appendix D, Fault codes. Glossary. References. Acknowledgements. Index.