GT4 G81 Transmission Failure
#871
Nordschleife Master
#872
There's no doubt. That's how they have done both gearboxes and engines for many years. When the new crate replacements run out they release a new part number with an X in it that designates it as a remanufactured unit. I haven't followed closely enough to see whether people are seeing a new part number on the replacements, but that would be my assumption based on previous history.
#873
Nordschleife Master
Not that I know of, only a serial number.
It would be on the official paperwork. The dealer will know, if they care to tell you. They have to be tracking the inventory to get warranty value from Porsche.
It would be on the official paperwork. The dealer will know, if they care to tell you. They have to be tracking the inventory to get warranty value from Porsche.
#874
Rennlist Member
The replacement I saw had a sticker with the part number on the transmission.
#875
Nordschleife Master
There will definitely be one on the crate it comes in. If they are putting them on the gearbox these days it is something I've not seen in the past.
#876
Rennlist Member
The one I saw came in a beat up cardboard box soaked in trans oil. They could have salvaged the sticker and just put it on the trans.
#877
Add me to the list today. Went to Road America for the weekend. Second run session on Saturday, into turn 5, dowshift to 2nd, apex, throttle, upshift to 3rd and WHAM. Nothing. Since I have been aware of the problem, I knew immediately what it was. Tried 3 one more time, then limped back to the paddock in 4th.
Dealer is open on Saturday so I called them and told them that I would drop it off on the way home and pick up a loaner. 45 minutes to the dealer, then 2.5 hours to home. When I got there the mechanic told me that mine was the second GT4 from this event to be brought in. The other failed yesterday and the driver had his trucked to the dealer today.
Mine was built 5/16, delivered end of 6/16 and this was it's 10th track day since delivery.
Sent a PM to Needmoregarage, since it seems that he is the latest database keeper even though I can't open the link that he shows as the latest. Will also cross post to the other GT4 transmission thread.
Mike
Dealer is open on Saturday so I called them and told them that I would drop it off on the way home and pick up a loaner. 45 minutes to the dealer, then 2.5 hours to home. When I got there the mechanic told me that mine was the second GT4 from this event to be brought in. The other failed yesterday and the driver had his trucked to the dealer today.
Mine was built 5/16, delivered end of 6/16 and this was it's 10th track day since delivery.
Sent a PM to Needmoregarage, since it seems that he is the latest database keeper even though I can't open the link that he shows as the latest. Will also cross post to the other GT4 transmission thread.
Mike
#878
Rennlist Member
Mike - I received your PM and replied in the "database" thread (and also replied by PM).
Will be going through all posts in the database thread and updating the spreadsheet over the next few weeks.
Will be going through all posts in the database thread and updating the spreadsheet over the next few weeks.
#880
#881
Rennlist Member
Sometimes you get the pick of the litter. Here's hoping
#882
I've been following this thread and don't remember seeing any Spyders having an issue. Is this correct? I assume it's the same transmission. Mine has 12,000 miles and no problems. No track days either, though.
#883
Nordschleife Master
#884
Add me to the list today. Went to Road America for the weekend. Second run session on Saturday, into turn 5, dowshift to 2nd, apex, throttle, upshift to 3rd and WHAM. Nothing. Since I have been aware of the problem, I knew immediately what it was. Tried 3 one more time, then limped back to the paddock in 4th.
Dealer is open on Saturday so I called them and told them that I would drop it off on the way home and pick up a loaner. 45 minutes to the dealer, then 2.5 hours to home. When I got there the mechanic told me that mine was the second GT4 from this event to be brought in. The other failed yesterday and the driver had his trucked to the dealer today.
Mike
Dealer is open on Saturday so I called them and told them that I would drop it off on the way home and pick up a loaner. 45 minutes to the dealer, then 2.5 hours to home. When I got there the mechanic told me that mine was the second GT4 from this event to be brought in. The other failed yesterday and the driver had his trucked to the dealer today.
Mike