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Old 03-24-2019, 02:59 PM
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Default anyone having problems with PDK
i have a 2014 911 cab with 92,000 miles. just been informed that the PDK is leaking oil and needs to be replaced to the tune of $16,000.00. i thought that the PDK trans was indestructable. anyone have thoughts
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Old 03-24-2019, 03:51 PM
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It’s a pretty robust transmission but there have been some failures and yeah, they are costly as it’s really non-serviceable. Your 16k is really a core exchange for another rebuild unit. Sorry to hear about your news, I would make sure they evaluate everything before swapping transmissions.
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Old 03-24-2019, 03:55 PM
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Porsche is pretty proud of the robustness of their pdk transmission so if you push harder with your service Mgr and give few calls to PCNA they might be able to pick the tab.. not my personal experience but doesn’t hurt in trying
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Old 03-24-2019, 10:54 PM
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please keep us informed on the outcome of this. Sorry you're having to go through it..
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Old 03-24-2019, 11:37 PM
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I have read numerous threads in this forum about PDK failures, and I have a manual - I am sure if you search this forum you will learn about many similiar experiences.
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Old 03-25-2019, 12:55 AM
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oof, goodluck. maybe see if you can find a junkyard car w/a working PDK unit?
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If that's $16k installed, it sounds very fair but sucks to eat it. Plus you could easily rack up a few grand more with fresh hoses, water pump, etc, while you're in there stuff...
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To the OP, very, very sorry to hear it. That is a sorry bit of bad luck.

I’ve got 42K on my ‘17 and with how hard this thing hits in the sport modes, I’m not surprised one could start to come apart. It’s down right violent when it wants to be...
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Originally Posted by Bob Z.
I have read numerous threads in this forum about PDK failures, and I have a manual - I am sure if you search this forum you will learn about many similiar experiences.
Not sure I would be so smug about your MT.

Just talk to some of the GT4 owners.
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Old 03-25-2019, 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by fester
Porsche is pretty proud of the robustness of their pdk transmission so if you push harder with your service Mgr and give few calls to PCNA they might be able to pick the tab.. not my personal experience but doesn’t hurt in trying
At 92k?? I think the best thing to hope for is that they goodwill part of it - I hope I’m wrong, OP, let us know!
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And the crazy thing is just a few threads up..

https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1135...id-change.html

Seems his is fine and running strong.
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Originally Posted by ipse dixit

Not sure I would be so smug about your MT.

Just talk to some of the GT4 owners.
most of those seem to occur under warranty, if you're referring to the losing 2nd gear issue.
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Originally Posted by Dom991.1

At 92k?? I think the best thing to hope for is that they goodwill part of it - I hope I’m wrong, OP, let us know!
I was thinking that, too. Best wishes to the OP, hope they good will part or all of it, if possible.

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Is your only problem a leak ? How much is it leaking ?
For 16k I would certainly consider just letting it leak and refill every 10k.
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I dunno... I would try a GOOD indy shop before throwing anything close to that kind of money down for a new box.
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