I cut the cables on mine and soldered in extensions.
In regards to the PS hose, plastic tie wraps were used on my 3.6 with no issues, they are still there 30,000 miles later.
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1998 Boxster with 7.8 DME, 2005 3.6 liter/325 hp, Variocam Plus, 996 Instrument panel
2001 Boxster original owner. I installed used motor at 89k.
1987 924S. 2002 996TT. PST-2
Owned and repaired Porsches since 1974. Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.
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