997.2 turbos have a different engine.

997.1 have the older Mezger engine with the glued in fittings.

Peter

 

Thanks. Does this mean i don't need to worry here?

 

Yes - TT, GT2, GT3.

 

You know what i dont understand, is given the complexity (drop motor) and the labor AND the fact that this type failure can induce an accident on track or street AND that without coolant, the motor is toast in short order, why doesnt Porsche recall this?

Seriously, they dont make THAT many GT3s, and even less GT2s. Realize lots of Turbos out there, but man, just not cool.

 

You dont understand?!?!??!

It will cost them $$$$ to recall it. End of explanation.

 

Oh I understand that. Just thought they had more integrity was the point. Given the car costs more than 68% of homes in the US

 

I guess switching the design between 996s to 997s from the epoxy glue to the RSR threaded would be an admission of guilt.

 

Foggy moment here >> "RSR" threaded??

 

Terrible that they did the fix for the race cars but not the street cars, just terrible as someone had the choice at some point and decided saving money was more important than safety

 

Coolant fittings on the engine are threaded for the GT3 RSR cars, not epoxied like the production GT3, GT2 and Turbo.
http://www.porsche.com/usa/eventsand...911gt3rsr-997/

 

Thanks jhbrennan, I'm new to Porsche, but learning every day.

 

Yes. Filed and got a response as well.

 

We know the parts exist in their motorsports program.

 

I this just for .2 cars? Where do we find specific information?

 

Applies to cars with the Mezger engine.