bullet031

-I don't get why you come on here and assume I drove the car with no coolant... I got it towed.

-before the leak, 15k of no issues.
I have went back to the shop, they tried a second time, they are going to get the ulift tool and told me to go to "hunter Porsche" for an opinion in the meantime

-I just started auto repair technician a week ago, I am eventually going to work on my 911, but this coolant problem is even confusing Porsche specific shops and a euro specialist shop.

I don't get why you start arguments based on assumptions...

fpb111

[QUOTE=bullet031;10462840]-I don't get why you come on here and assume I drove the car with no coolant... I got it towed.

-before the leak, 15k of no issues.
I have went back to the shop, they tried a second time, they are going to get the ulift tool and told me to go to "hunter Porsche" for an opinion in the meantime

-I just started auto repair technician a week ago, I am eventually going to work on my 911, but this coolant problem is even confusing Porsche specific shops and a euro specialist shop.

I don't get why you start arguments based on assumptions...[/QUOTE]

That is why he is called Krazy.

KrazyK

Ease up there bro.

Thats why. Wasnt clear about it.

So you have it towed without even,,,, on second thought, nevermind.

And clueless means:
If you have to tell your shop to buy an Airlift, (which is needed on most newer and European cars) holy crap. Then they tell you to bring it somewhere else? That doesnt exactly scream competence on your shops part.

Clueless:
Clueless:
And more clueless. Get the picture?
I asked clarifying questions because it sounds like the current issue would most likely be somehow related to the work done by that shop.

Good luck with your auto-tech class. Trouble shooting will be part of the curriculum (I hope).

bullet031

ok but I don't get why your coming at me? Im just going by what the shop is telling me and trying to figure out what's wrong with the car, this is a pointless argument

KrazyK

No ones "coming at you" or arguing with you. When you start a thread with such an odd post surely you do not expect handholding and consoling. People are trying to give you suggestions about your issue. It almost sounds like you brought your 996 to some bargain basement coolant flush place like The Oil Can, Jiffy Lube, or Walmart. Then you are surprised by the results??

Others tried to tell you to run from the first place but I would at least lodge some type of complaint with someone there. You cant expect a "real" Porsche Tech to clean up the mess you started without some pain on your part. Ever have someone bring you a non-running vehicle with the engine parts in a box? Dont worry, if you become proficient at auto mechanics, it will happen. Then see how quick you are to help.

I will repeat this for you. Read some more about the 996 cooling system and you will be able to better communicate with forum members and/or Porsche Techs about your issue(s). If you wish to remain blissfully ignorant about the 996, drop it off at a Porsche dealer and announce "call me when its fixed". No offense intended. GLWR!

Gus B.

Just to put it out there.... Here in Panama, there is only one authorized Porsche dealer. My car went in for a coolant flush as I thought/believed I had an intermix problem. Long story short, even at the dealer, using their pressurized tool, after they filled the system with air just to test to see if there was a leak, they are struggling to get all of the air bubbles out. It is not as bad as the OP states (well, I am not there, so I am not 100% sure on this), but the dealer is on their second attempt to get them out by warming up the car and then "releasing the air" once it cools off. They have done this twice (each time the coolant tank is empty before refilling) and expect to do it once or twice more tomorrow morning.

washington dc porsche

I do not understand how this works. Can someone explain, the Youtube videos don't show much.

KrazyK

Should be using vacuum not air pressure to test system. After vacuum test, simply allow system to fill. No air! Guess dealer does not even know their own procedure?


Look at my Renntech DIY and another members DIY on this forum. Its very easy.

Gus B.

Unfortunately for me, this is not the first, second, nor third time that I have had to correct the local dealer regarding procedure/diagnosis/part numbers regarding my vehicles. Sucks when your only option is the internet, though Renntech is pretty good!

Adker

This is the kit I purchased:


You drain the system if it has fluid in it. I just used the engine drain plug and squeezed the hoses near the thermostat to clear them of fluid. Next you put the rubber plug into the fill tank and connect an air compressor to one of the hoses supplied. The air flow from your compressor causes a vacuum and the air is pulled out of the cooling system...it happens fast. You pull the vacuum down to 25 inches on the gauge and close the valve on the coupler. You then disconnect the first hose (the one that creates the vacuum) from the coupler and attach another hose that has a filter on the end of it. You put that hose/filter into your bucket of antifreeze and turn on the valve. The vacuum in the engine/hoses pulls the antifreeze into the cooling system until the vacuum drops to zero. At this point, the system is full. You may still have to add a little after running it a couple of times but I had to add a couple of cups at most.

Really nice looking kit, all the fittings are first rate and clear instructions on the lid of the box it comes in. Really easy to use and works great.

Ahsai

^+1 also, before you connect the coupler to the coolant, you can wait for 10min or so to verify the vacuum holds which indicates your system is air tight.