joejenie

I think 5K is a good budget, but if you are like me, it will cost you more. "While the engine is out, we might as well do this".

FruitFly

agree with Gofishracing, doing a full refresh is highly advised to do at the same time: igniters, plugs, belt, hose/gaskets, elbows, water pump, alternator, thermostat, f & r seals, injectors, coolant tank, air/oil separator, engine/trans oil change. $5903 (before tax). Little higher than what others have been stating due to the fact i had an alternator that had a cracked housing.

Since the estimate called out that it was ~$1500 just to drop the engine out, it is a good time to raid the piggy bank and do other modifications

bonehead

Wrong thread.....

globed

As an FYI, I’ve had coolant drips under the nose of my 2011 GT3 twice over the past year. Thankfully not catastrophic, however the metal ends of the coolant tubes by the radiators and under the belly do apparently corrode. Four replaced thus far.

Maxi_z

Hi

It seems that in united states and on rennlist that cooland lines problem is well known and documented and different tuners offer pinning or welding solutions about it.

In Europe there is almost no knowledge about the problem (even if of course it would happen on cars in europe) at least on internet.

I think also some big crash of many cars on the nurburgring including a 991.1 gt3 rs was caused by the leak of an older gt3.

I tried to ask Manthey Racing and other German Porsche race teams and tuners (also to know if they offer a solution or can weld or pin the couplers) and they usually reply in a not clear way as if they did not understand what I m talking abouto or saying that it was only a problem on the much older cars

but that later porsche changed the type of glue etc...

I had a reply like "that s usually the mechanichs fault..." well how could it be a mechanic s fault if no one touched the engine and if the parts were never removed?

BTW I would like to know if anyone know about some European forum where they talk about the hose coupler failure or an European tuner that did some kind of upgrade

The solutions are still welding or pinning?

GM.RS

Some garage **** of the process. Preventative only, nothing catastrophic happened!

jasonturbo

Strictly preventative, work performed by Weissach in Vancouver BC, great shop and very fair pricing.

Done @ 24,XXX KM.

Gonzogonzilla

2007 GT3
After a PCA DE session at Blackhawk Race Track in 2015.
It blew on the left side.
TIG welded the pipes in.

ArDs

Is it really approx. $5k just for this work or is that including other work as well while engine out? What is the consensus on dependable shop to do this work in or near LA area? BBI?

Tim Kay

I've had 911 Design in Montclair perform meticulous work on two RS's.

Tim

ArDs

How much did they charge?

Spyerx

BBI did mine several years ago, been perfect. Price sort of depends...

Its 16 or so hours in and out, then the disassembly, then the welding/pressure testing. While the car is apart you also want to replace a bunch of small rubber bits and seals. these cars are 10+ years old now... BBI has a list they do/use.

ArDs

Thanks I appreciate the info.

EMpunker

I was going to say BBI or perhaps GMG? I'll eventually get around to having the work performed just in case...

MGT3

recently picked up a 7.1 and this thread convinced me to get the lines pinned before hitting Laguna Seca next month..thanks for all the tips and insights!