Coolant Line Failures- NHTSA
05-22-2013, 08:55 PM
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My leak in post #132 is a burst or split upper hose, discovered upon pressure checking.
The discussion I had with the shop was essentially that this glue fitting deal is something I may be best served by dealing with over the winter.
Something does need to be done to those fittings as a long term solution, but for now it looks like I don't have a reason to file with NHTSA.
The discussion I had with the shop was essentially that this glue fitting deal is something I may be best served by dealing with over the winter.
Something does need to be done to those fittings as a long term solution, but for now it looks like I don't have a reason to file with NHTSA.
05-23-2013, 09:59 PM
#141
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I'll definitely make sure the dealer reviews the coolant lines on the '07GT3 I'm having a PPI performed on next week! I have an '01 TT with 18,000 miles with no issues. This is a big deal and BS if Porsche doesn't address this issue. Lotus got nailed about 6 months ago for an oil line failure on the Elise and Exige. Investigation turned into a full recall.
05-24-2013, 04:25 PM
#142
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Anyone who thinks that a dealership has fixed the problem, please don't kid yourselves. Dealership will repair a popped fitting by installing a replacement casting with fitting... or maybe re-epoxy.
The permanent fix is an after-market solution, so unless your dealership is into modifying cars, I doubt it's going to happen. Good luck even getting them to acknowledge the possibility of existence of the problem. In the mean time, water + Water Wetter please.
I was at, so witnessed first hand... again:
Mosport 2 weeks ago - 1 996 GT3 + 1 997 TT
Tremblant this week - 1 996 GT3 + 1 997 GT3 RS
The permanent fix is an after-market solution, so unless your dealership is into modifying cars, I doubt it's going to happen. Good luck even getting them to acknowledge the possibility of existence of the problem. In the mean time, water + Water Wetter please.
I was at, so witnessed first hand... again:
Mosport 2 weeks ago - 1 996 GT3 + 1 997 TT
Tremblant this week - 1 996 GT3 + 1 997 GT3 RS
05-25-2013, 07:42 PM
#143
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Anyone who thinks that a dealership has fixed the problem, please don't kid yourselves. Dealership will repair a popped fitting by installing a replacement casting with fitting... or maybe re-epoxy.
The permanent fix is an after-market solution, so unless your dealership is into modifying cars, I doubt it's going to happen. Good luck even getting them to acknowledge the possibility of existence of the problem. In the mean time, water + Water Wetter please.
I was at, so witnessed first hand... again:
Mosport 2 weeks ago - 1 996 GT3 + 1 997 TT
Tremblant this week - 1 996 GT3 + 1 997 GT3 RS
The permanent fix is an after-market solution, so unless your dealership is into modifying cars, I doubt it's going to happen. Good luck even getting them to acknowledge the possibility of existence of the problem. In the mean time, water + Water Wetter please.
I was at, so witnessed first hand... again:
Mosport 2 weeks ago - 1 996 GT3 + 1 997 TT
Tremblant this week - 1 996 GT3 + 1 997 GT3 RS
05-25-2013, 10:33 PM
#144
Nordschleife Master
At Tremblant the 996 GT3 was the coolant hose that feeds the tranny cooler. The hose got cut due to a tie strap breaking so the hose was an innocent victim. Add checking the tie straps on the hoses to be safe on the track. The 997 GT3 RS was a fitting on the top of the engine. He drove to the track but had to have his car towed home.
Thanks for the update.
05-26-2013, 12:30 PM
#145
Rennlist Member
Daytona Prototype engine. Just a smidgen different.
05-26-2013, 07:14 PM
#146
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06-14-2013, 06:21 PM
#147
Race Car
There was a thread on 6or7 gt3 forum with details for each area in the us ie who, how and cost
06-14-2013, 11:39 PM
#149
Year: 2002
Model: GT2
Mileage: 26,000
Circumstances surrounding failure: May 2013, Turn 3 NHMS (rear end got loose but no spin)
Repair Solution: getting all fittings welded by EPE in Natick, MA
Model: GT2
Mileage: 26,000
Circumstances surrounding failure: May 2013, Turn 3 NHMS (rear end got loose but no spin)
Repair Solution: getting all fittings welded by EPE in Natick, MA