Coolant Line Failures- NHTSA
#243
Race Car
Thread Starter
I would. If every failure is logged Stephen from NHTSA will still see it - I think he looks even though official investigation is concluded. He was top shelf for Government employee. Genuine
#244
Rennlist Member
After reading the above posts, it looks like Porsche won't fix the potential coolant loss on my 997.1 07 GT3. My engine is out, and I'm thinking to replace the two Tube Necks and/or purchasing them from SharkWerks. I'm in the process of researching exactly what parts need to be re-epoxied to prevent coolant loss, anyone has a link handy? I'm still unsure if the lines/tubes need to be replaced or epoxy to be re-applied? This is what Suncoast quoted me:
997-106-313-72 TUBE NECK 2
Special order 2-3 days
996-106-139-71 WATER SOCKET 1
Special order 3-4 days
996-106-140-71 WATER SOCKET 1
Special order 3-4 days
Thanks in advance folks
P.S. I just realized my comment might belong in a different post?
997-106-313-72 TUBE NECK 2
Special order 2-3 days
996-106-139-71 WATER SOCKET 1
Special order 3-4 days
996-106-140-71 WATER SOCKET 1
Special order 3-4 days
Thanks in advance folks
P.S. I just realized my comment might belong in a different post?
#245
My 2002 996 Turbo has blown 3 coolant fittings now, all in the last 3 years and between 50,000 miles and 70,000 miles. The first just cruising on the highway, the second two on tracks (DE and race, about three 5 lap sessions in). Certainly loosened up the handling on track both times, even for following cars. The NHTSA conclusion was a joke IMHO as they seem to have allowed Porsche to have them limit the investigation to just 18 months or so of 997 builds and the NHTSA went as far as to ignore coolant leak driven loss of control accidents that fell outside that date window. Can't report mine though as I'm not in the States. All 8 fittings are getting tested, then re-epoxied, pinned, plus the collars scuffed and liquid metaled right now.
#250
Coolant fix Porsche 996-997 Turbo & GT3
Hi
I am a Porsche 997.1 GT3 owner from Sweden and I have recently read
a lot about thoose issues about the coolant hoses problem (bad epoxi).
All suggestions is about pinning or welding.
Have any of You guys tried soldering/brazing technique ?
I am a Porsche 997.1 GT3 owner from Sweden and I have recently read
a lot about thoose issues about the coolant hoses problem (bad epoxi).
All suggestions is about pinning or welding.
Have any of You guys tried soldering/brazing technique ?
#251
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Harras71, Please read through this thread and you will see that the only way to ensure that your car won't have a coolant fitting failure is to have a competent shop remove the engine and weld the tubes into the coolant manifold. You will be doing yourself and everyone else who you happen to be sharing the road or track with a big favor....
#252
Nordschleife Master
Interesting idea, might be worth a look.