Started by removing the engine



Then after removing all the accessories and intake manifold parts you can remove the oil cooler manifold. It bolts directly to the top of the engine and has plastic coolant pipes underneath it that fail



The failed pipe on this specific 997 turbo





Photo of the shoulded that broke on the failed pipe



Side by side of the original plastic pipes and the Sharkwerks Stainless Steel replacements



All three installed on the oil cooler manifold

Due to the mileage and nature of the use for this car the client had decided to replace all hoses and clamps as well as "pin" all the aluminum coolant pipes







There wasn't much information on this 7th pipe. I don't believe the 996 generation of this engine has it. It is located behind the power steering reservoir and a/c compressor

I consider this preventative maintenance. From what I've experienced the plastic pipes or the aluminum pipes loosening is an inevitable failure. Usually between 40k-50k miles depending on climate and use.
Feel free to contact me directly with any questions or comments or price quotes. I am located at a Premier Porsche Workshop in Connecticut