GT4 G81 Transmission Failure
04-16-2019, 12:20 AM
#1261
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Guys - we asked about what else should be done - specifically pressure plate. Mine has 16000 miles. Several track days.
They anticipate it should need nothing additional, but once the gearbox is out they will look at pressure plate and other consumables.
They can make a last minute decision on what to recommend based on what they see.
I expect them to say everything looks great and to put it all back together without needing additional parts, but they are on notice that
we want to understand the condition of consumables to determine if it makes sense to replace things like pressure plate once the gearbox is out.
I will be stopping by the dealer when the car is apart to see for myself. If I'm out of town my husband will stop in (and maybe both of us if we are around).
I'm relieved to have the new transmission coming in. I've been wondering if/when the car will fail and now it should not fail (at least not for THAT reason).
They anticipate it should need nothing additional, but once the gearbox is out they will look at pressure plate and other consumables.
They can make a last minute decision on what to recommend based on what they see.
I expect them to say everything looks great and to put it all back together without needing additional parts, but they are on notice that
we want to understand the condition of consumables to determine if it makes sense to replace things like pressure plate once the gearbox is out.
I will be stopping by the dealer when the car is apart to see for myself. If I'm out of town my husband will stop in (and maybe both of us if we are around).
I'm relieved to have the new transmission coming in. I've been wondering if/when the car will fail and now it should not fail (at least not for THAT reason).
04-16-2019, 12:22 AM
#1262
Three Wheelin'
needmoregarge - I look forward to hearing about any other items that could be replaced such as pressure plate, clutch, etc. Do you mind also asking what other fluids they'll flush during the transmission replacement?
04-16-2019, 12:52 AM
#1263
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KOTYKB - I plan to get all details and am happy to share.
04-16-2019, 04:12 PM
#1265
Three Wheelin'
I have a 12/15 build and was notified today that mine qualifies for a transmission replacement. I booked my appointment for May 2nd. I asked about replacing the clutch or other wear items while in there and they said the Clutch Disk, Release Bearing, and Screws are $1088. With only 7k miles on the car, is it worth doing?
04-16-2019, 06:34 PM
#1267
04-16-2019, 09:32 PM
#1268
Hello fellow GT4 owners. My first post, and it's related to the transmission service bulletin. 
So, as more than a few USA members here have suggested, I decided to call my local dealer about the status of this since the Porsche website says there are no 'recalls' for the car.
Sure enough, my car is on the list (6/2016 build). It's the first time this service adviser has heard of the transmission replacement.
He called me back later (voice mail) and said it would take about 10 calendar days for the new transmission to arrive once ordered.
Anyway, my first Porsche has been a lot of fun so far. Not really happy about having to leave it with a dealer. They do provide customers with a similar or better-than loaner car, right?
So, as more than a few USA members here have suggested, I decided to call my local dealer about the status of this since the Porsche website says there are no 'recalls' for the car.
Sure enough, my car is on the list (6/2016 build). It's the first time this service adviser has heard of the transmission replacement.
He called me back later (voice mail) and said it would take about 10 calendar days for the new transmission to arrive once ordered.
Anyway, my first Porsche has been a lot of fun so far. Not really happy about having to leave it with a dealer. They do provide customers with a similar or better-than loaner car, right?
04-16-2019, 09:34 PM
#1269
Three Wheelin'
Hello fellow GT4 owners. My first post, and it's related to the transmission service bulletin.
So, as more than a few USA members here have suggested, I decided to call my local dealer about the status of this since the Porsche website says there are no 'recalls' for the car.
Sure enough, my car is on the list (6/2016 build). It's the first time this service adviser has heard of the transmission replacement.
He called me back later (voice mail) and said it would take about 10 calendar days for the new transmission to arrive once ordered.
Anyway, my first Porsche has been a lot of fun so far. Not really happy about having to leave it with a dealer. They do provide customers with a similar or better-than loaner car, right?
So, as more than a few USA members here have suggested, I decided to call my local dealer about the status of this since the Porsche website says there are no 'recalls' for the car.
Sure enough, my car is on the list (6/2016 build). It's the first time this service adviser has heard of the transmission replacement.
He called me back later (voice mail) and said it would take about 10 calendar days for the new transmission to arrive once ordered.
Anyway, my first Porsche has been a lot of fun so far. Not really happy about having to leave it with a dealer. They do provide customers with a similar or better-than loaner car, right?
04-17-2019, 10:29 AM
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I'll lay out my experience so far for those interested. I'm located in SoCal and my car is a daily driver with about 23k miles, a number of track days, and no issues to speak of.
My service adviser called me yesterday to arrange the replacement. Said it would take a couple days to receive the tranny, and another couple days for the install. I mistakenly referred to it as a recall and he immediately went on the defensive making sure I was clear that it was a TSB. My bad! I asked him about replacing the clutch if it looked like it could use it and he confirmed that it wouldn't be a problem and would only be the cost of parts, I knew it would be a stretch, but I tried to see if they'd be willing to replace the flywheel and clutch assembly with some aftermarket units (I've been eyeing the BBi ltw flywheel/clutch kit), and while he didn't immediately say no, he also was not confident that they would permit that (not all that surprising, I suppose). I also asked about how soon I needed to act to get it addressed. I figured there is no urgency, but I have a track day scheduled in May and would rather put that wear and tear on the current tranny before doing the swap, and he agreed that I'd be fine waiting and said I had plenty of time.
My service adviser called me yesterday to arrange the replacement. Said it would take a couple days to receive the tranny, and another couple days for the install. I mistakenly referred to it as a recall and he immediately went on the defensive making sure I was clear that it was a TSB. My bad! I asked him about replacing the clutch if it looked like it could use it and he confirmed that it wouldn't be a problem and would only be the cost of parts, I knew it would be a stretch, but I tried to see if they'd be willing to replace the flywheel and clutch assembly with some aftermarket units (I've been eyeing the BBi ltw flywheel/clutch kit), and while he didn't immediately say no, he also was not confident that they would permit that (not all that surprising, I suppose). I also asked about how soon I needed to act to get it addressed. I figured there is no urgency, but I have a track day scheduled in May and would rather put that wear and tear on the current tranny before doing the swap, and he agreed that I'd be fine waiting and said I had plenty of time.
04-17-2019, 11:03 AM
#1272
.... I also asked about how soon I needed to act to get it addressed. I figured there is no urgency, but I have a track day scheduled in May and would rather put that wear and tear on the current tranny before doing the swap, and he agreed that I'd be fine waiting and said I had plenty of time.
One never knows when the tranny will fail. It may not fail the next track day...or the one after that...but it will fail sometime. I got very lucky: Mine failed half way through the very last session on the second day of a two-day track event. Others have not been so lucky, and when it fails, you're done for the day. Just keep all that in mind.
Good luck...and, BTW, another track day isn't going to materially change the wear and tear on a new tranny much anyway.
04-18-2019, 04:49 AM
#1273
Race Car
apologies for the late entry - are all trans being replaced or just some early cars?
Mine is Oct 15 build and not being recalled - make sense?
Are they getting orig or 718 gearboxes as replacement? (my SA hinted it was the new box .. hmm)
Mine is Oct 15 build and not being recalled - make sense?
Are they getting orig or 718 gearboxes as replacement? (my SA hinted it was the new box .. hmm)
04-18-2019, 11:18 AM
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One never knows when the tranny will fail. It may not fail the next track day...or the one after that...but it will fail sometime. I got very lucky: Mine failed half way through the very last session on the second day of a two-day track event. Others have not been so lucky, and when it fails, you're done for the day. Just keep all that in mind.
Good luck...and, BTW, another track day isn't going to materially change the wear and tear on a new tranny much anyway.
Good luck...and, BTW, another track day isn't going to materially change the wear and tear on a new tranny much anyway.
My car has a June 2016 build date and the tranny is being replaced. For what it is worth, my SA was insistent that it isn't a recall, but rather a technical service bulletin.
