rbatt

So, if I've got to 114,000 miles on the plastic coolant pipes. Should I upgrade to the aluminum replacement pipes? Or do I have a perfectly fine set of (plastic) pipes that don't need changing?

KMCTT

Now or later you choose. Your going to be changing them. If you have the coin to do it then get it done before it turns into a bigger more expensive job when they blow!

rbatt

Definitely going to fail??

GTS Jay

With that many miles there's no way I'd risk it....

ltc

Not if, but when.

The only perfectly fine plastic coolant pipe is one that is new in the box and far, far away from a P!g.

Your car, your choice,

ltc

Oh, and be sure to check out the coolant pipe class action lawsuit thread...

I am sure PCNA is begging to settle ...

tmoeller

someone on the board ought to take them to small claims court like that honda lady did. You win ONE of those cases, Porsche will recall them all and replace them.

KMCTT

Yes, It is definitely going to fail.

ltc

There is certainly no shortage of potential plaintiffs, given the number of coolant pipes cracked.

Of course, if it were so easy, why has no one done it yet?
Why would a law firm file class action status?

Looks ... they can be deceiving.
In the meantime, it is yet another excuse for more

vitali64

How long they usually hold on ?

Dennis C

They will fail. It's hard to say how long they will last. They seem to fail faster in warmer climates, but it's not an absolute rule. One thing is certain: if you wait until they fail, then it will happen at the most inconvenient time possible.

You can change them on your own terms, or you can wait until they fail and change them on their terms... it's your choice...

GermanCarSpecialists

Perfect answer.

endless_corners

what does this job cost in parts/labor? Are we talking $2-3k (less, more)? How much hurt do i need to factor for?

911PERVY

About 1500 of your american dollars in total

Orantes

You can do it yourself. There are plenty of super helpful threads on here and Renntech.org. Don't hold back. Do it now.