do the 997 turbos suffer from coolant line problems like the 996?
#1
do the 997 turbos suffer from coolant line problems like the 996?
my relatives 997 has a small coolant leak. Dealer wants 5k and said they want to pull the motor to just find the leak. I said to take it to an Indy shop. He is in Scottsdale az.
#2
yes they do. fittings pop out and there 3 plastic elbows that crack too.
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997TT SilverSpool - 210.8 mph 1/2 Mile WR Apr 2019, 9.2 @ 168 mph 1/4 Mile Manual World Record , 3.15 60-130 mph , 2.72 100-150 mph , 1400whp E85
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997TT SlowBerry - 205.0 mph 1/2 Mile WR Nov 2018, 9.7 @ 170 mph 1/4 Mile , 3.2 60-130 mph , 2.4 100-150 mph , 1420whp E85
ESMOTOR | DO88 | TPC DSC | SYVECS | COBB | IPD | KLINE | XONA | AMS | ID | ERP | SACHS | TURBOSMART | CSF | DODSON |
#4
depends where the coolant is coming from. most likely need to drop motor. usually 1500$ to remove and reinstall motor and 1000-1500$ to take apart stuff on top and to pin or weld fittings.
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997TT SilverSpool - 210.8 mph 1/2 Mile WR Apr 2019, 9.2 @ 168 mph 1/4 Mile Manual World Record , 3.15 60-130 mph , 2.72 100-150 mph , 1400whp E85
996TT SpoolBus - 204.6 mph 1/2 Mile 996TT WR Aug 2018, 9.5 @ 154 mph, 3.23 60-130 mph, 2.5 100-150 mph Manual Porsche World Record, 1400whp E85
997TT SlowBerry - 205.0 mph 1/2 Mile WR Nov 2018, 9.7 @ 170 mph 1/4 Mile , 3.2 60-130 mph , 2.4 100-150 mph , 1420whp E85
ESMOTOR | DO88 | TPC DSC | SYVECS | COBB | IPD | KLINE | XONA | AMS | ID | ERP | SACHS | TURBOSMART | CSF | DODSON |
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997TT SilverSpool - 210.8 mph 1/2 Mile WR Apr 2019, 9.2 @ 168 mph 1/4 Mile Manual World Record , 3.15 60-130 mph , 2.72 100-150 mph , 1400whp E85
996TT SpoolBus - 204.6 mph 1/2 Mile 996TT WR Aug 2018, 9.5 @ 154 mph, 3.23 60-130 mph, 2.5 100-150 mph Manual Porsche World Record, 1400whp E85
997TT SlowBerry - 205.0 mph 1/2 Mile WR Nov 2018, 9.7 @ 170 mph 1/4 Mile , 3.2 60-130 mph , 2.4 100-150 mph , 1420whp E85
ESMOTOR | DO88 | TPC DSC | SYVECS | COBB | IPD | KLINE | XONA | AMS | ID | ERP | SACHS | TURBOSMART | CSF | DODSON |
#7
997.1 and 996 turbo engines are mostly the same. Problems found in one are usually found in the other. Leaking coolant pipes is the most common big $$ issue on these engines. It's probably one of those when not if things unfortunately. There are a lot of threads on the subject that will help guide your relative about what to do. Since the 996 is older, more of them have experienced it. Do a search on that forum.
Last edited by deckman; 02-06-2015 at 01:30 PM.
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#9
when you say the motor needs to be dropped, is it completely taken out? If that's the case, when the plugs are being changed wouldn't that be the time to do the preventative fixes to the coolant fittings?
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#11
The dealer and Indy's are telling me the plugs are 5-6 hour job. They say the engine needs to be dropped in order to reach one of the plugs.
#12
Good luck,
DC
Last edited by therock88; 02-07-2015 at 12:06 PM.
#13
Plugs aren't that hard. If you have it dropped it is a very good time to upgrade injectors if you are ever thinking of doing that. Also new clutch, etc. Also anything in the back half of the engine. Check valves and things like that. Really I would replace all the rubber/plastic plumbing bits back there while you have easy access. When I think of all times I would contort myself and get bloodied knuckles. Having the engine out would be a dream!
#14
thanks guys. Stealership charged him 5400$ To fix the leak. Said it was from the housing? Not sure if that means the water pump, or a connection. Either way, I'm sure the dealer didn't pin or weld. :-/