Water Pump Leak @ 17k Miles?!
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Water Pump Leak @ 17k Miles?!
Hello fellow Enthusiasts.
I purchased a 991.2 base w/16k miles CPO. It's my second, the last was a .1s vert that I loved and was trouble free for 30k miles when I traded it. Bought the .2 for the 3.0 turbo tune friendly platform. I do not track or abuse the car and have barely even done much spirited driving in the 1k miles I've had it. It's also not a daily, I have 2 other cars.
The car is under warranty till 5/2022 so I can get it fixed for free. But my question for you all is should I be concerned that such a young and seemingly well cared for car has a water pump leak at only 17k?
Any input is appreciated.
I purchased a 991.2 base w/16k miles CPO. It's my second, the last was a .1s vert that I loved and was trouble free for 30k miles when I traded it. Bought the .2 for the 3.0 turbo tune friendly platform. I do not track or abuse the car and have barely even done much spirited driving in the 1k miles I've had it. It's also not a daily, I have 2 other cars.
The car is under warranty till 5/2022 so I can get it fixed for free. But my question for you all is should I be concerned that such a young and seemingly well cared for car has a water pump leak at only 17k?
Any input is appreciated.
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Hello fellow Enthusiasts.
I purchased a 991.2 base w/16k miles CPO. It's my second, the last was a .1s vert that I loved and was trouble free for 30k miles when I traded it. Bought the .2 for the 3.0 turbo tune friendly platform. I do not track or abuse the car and have barely even done much spirited driving in the 1k miles I've had it. It's also not a daily, I have 2 other cars.
The car is under warranty till 5/2022 so I can get it fixed for free. But my question for you all is should I be concerned that such a young and seemingly well cared for car has a water pump leak at only 17k?
Any input is appreciated.
I purchased a 991.2 base w/16k miles CPO. It's my second, the last was a .1s vert that I loved and was trouble free for 30k miles when I traded it. Bought the .2 for the 3.0 turbo tune friendly platform. I do not track or abuse the car and have barely even done much spirited driving in the 1k miles I've had it. It's also not a daily, I have 2 other cars.
The car is under warranty till 5/2022 so I can get it fixed for free. But my question for you all is should I be concerned that such a young and seemingly well cared for car has a water pump leak at only 17k?
Any input is appreciated.
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Appreciate the feedback. My confidence in the brand isn't shaken, was just questioning this particular car. As though it'd taken considerable abuse or something to cause the water pump to have issue. That other .2's have had the same issue is actually reassuring
...if that makes sense.
Thx!!
...if that makes sense.
Thx!!
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Hello fellow Enthusiasts.
I purchased a 991.2 base w/16k miles CPO. It's my second, the last was a .1s vert that I loved and was trouble free for 30k miles when I traded it. Bought the .2 for the 3.0 turbo tune friendly platform. I do not track or abuse the car and have barely even done much spirited driving in the 1k miles I've had it. It's also not a daily, I have 2 other cars.
The car is under warranty till 5/2022 so I can get it fixed for free. But my question for you all is should I be concerned that such a young and seemingly well cared for car has a water pump leak at only 17k?
Any input is appreciated.
I purchased a 991.2 base w/16k miles CPO. It's my second, the last was a .1s vert that I loved and was trouble free for 30k miles when I traded it. Bought the .2 for the 3.0 turbo tune friendly platform. I do not track or abuse the car and have barely even done much spirited driving in the 1k miles I've had it. It's also not a daily, I have 2 other cars.
The car is under warranty till 5/2022 so I can get it fixed for free. But my question for you all is should I be concerned that such a young and seemingly well cared for car has a water pump leak at only 17k?
Any input is appreciated.
Whatever you do, do not drive your car if your are getting small coolant puddles under the car. Mine went from a puddle to a gusher while they were loading the car on the flatbed to the dealership. I suspect the potential re-occurrence of failures may have happened to folks who had catastrophic failures while driving the car (so more than just the pump may have been damaged).
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This is what mine looks like for now...not taking any chances.
THAT is an awesome dealer.
i feel very reassured now, thanks!
Great point and thank you. I'll be parked in the garage till my appt for svc.
Mine failed just after purchasing my car used (within 100 mi with 12K on the clock). Still under warranty had it fixed at the dealer. Porsche and the dealership were great and so far no re-occurring problems (although some here report second failures).
Whatever you do, do not drive your car if your are getting small coolant puddles under the car. Mine went from a puddle to a gusher while they were loading the car on the flatbed to the dealership. I suspect the potential re-occurrence of failures may have happened to folks who had catastrophic failures while driving the car (so more than just the pump may have been damaged).
Whatever you do, do not drive your car if your are getting small coolant puddles under the car. Mine went from a puddle to a gusher while they were loading the car on the flatbed to the dealership. I suspect the potential re-occurrence of failures may have happened to folks who had catastrophic failures while driving the car (so more than just the pump may have been damaged).
