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At a Tech session earlier this year, there was a chance to talk PDK with few of the Training Center Techs with a PDK out on the "bench." Basically the PDK is a "disposable" unit, meaning that when there are problems that aren't correctable via external means, the entire PDK unit is to be replaced and "bad" unit sent back to Porsche. No transmission tear-downs or rebuilds which may result in chance problems are not permanently corrected. Could someone take a PDK apart and "fix?" Possibly. But going-over the insides of one of these things I certainly wouldn't want even the best-trained dealer tech to bother..... Here's a couple of pics: 991 PDK 991 PDK
Unfortunately this option won't be viable for long. Once the cars go out of warranty you're 14K screwed. Porsche will perhaps goodwill a few,but for how long...? It certainly doesn't make a good business sense...
Someone will definitely start rebuilding them,there's no ifs or buts...it's going to happen!
At a Tech session earlier this year, there was a chance to talk PDK with few of the Training Center Techs with a PDK out on the "bench." Basically the PDK is a "disposable" unit, meaning that when there are problems that aren't correctable via external means, the entire PDK unit is to be replaced and "bad" unit sent back to Porsche. No transmission tear-downs or rebuilds which may result in chance problems are not permanently corrected. Could someone take a PDK apart and "fix?" Possibly. But going-over the insides of one of these things I certainly wouldn't want even the best-trained dealer tech to bother.....
Here's a couple of pics:
991 PDK
991 PDK
And that's not even half the transmission! The trans in that image looks like it's been quite dismantled and is missing a lot of pieces, including the dual clutch. Here is an image of the full box, plus a comparison to the manual: http://media.caranddriver.com/images...s-original.jpg
I had a 2011 base Panamera and with about one month left on the warranty the motor ate a cam adjusting bolt. The bolts are hollow aluminum with steel cores and the steel is sometimes too short.
The PNA/Germans insisted that the dealer attempt a fix on the engine much to the objection of the dealer. In the end they had my car for two months, I got to drive a brand new Cayenne, and they replaced the engine. When I got my car back, the engine had no 2 year warranty since the warranty expired while being repaired-that was what I was told. After that I was much concerned about the engine going bad again ($27,000 to replace). I was also concerned with having to replace the transmission.
I traded that car in for a used 911S with a manual transmission. My 911 has not used any oil-the Panamera needed a quart about every 800 miles.
If I could afford it, I would own all three of those cars that I have had the pleasure to drive. Sometimes I feel like a snob but mostly I like the way they drive. Maintenance is another issue.
And that's not even half the transmission! The trans in that image looks like it's been quite dismantled and is missing a lot of pieces, including the dual clutch. Here is an image of the full box, plus a comparison to the manual: http://media.caranddriver.com/images...s-original.jpg
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