GT4 Transmission Failure "Database"
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You might damage the transmission. /s
Last edited by Milksteak; May 17, 2022 at 06:25 PM. Reason: Sarcasm clarification.
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Joined: Nov 2016
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From: SF East Bay
Nah, if that were the case why would my Porsche dealer send a driver out to motor the car back to the shop? Are you worried you're gonna damage the transmission? It's being replaced !!!
Depending on how spirited the car has been driven, you might consider a clutch replacement whilst everything is unbolted. I did and essentially saved the cost of labor.
Good luck.
Depending on how spirited the car has been driven, you might consider a clutch replacement whilst everything is unbolted. I did and essentially saved the cost of labor.
Good luck.
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Nah, if that were the case why would my Porsche dealer send a driver out to motor the car back to the shop? Are you worried you're gonna damage the transmission? It's being replaced !!!
Depending on how spirited the car has been driven, you might consider a clutch replacement whilst everything is unbolted. I did and essentially saved the cost of labor.
Good luck.
Depending on how spirited the car has been driven, you might consider a clutch replacement whilst everything is unbolted. I did and essentially saved the cost of labor.
Good luck.
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From: Indiana
Quick update - Kings Porsche in Cincinnati took care of me - though took a little while to get the transmission. All covered under warranty. I put in a new clutch as no labor charge while car apart. Couldn't be happier with the service and support!
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From: FL370
2nd gear grind
Username - yak52pilot
Date of manufacture - circa 2021
Total miles - 16000
Number of track days - all but break in
Estimated track miles - 14000
The failed gear - 2nd gear started grinding on pick up. Dealer blamed clutch, but clutch turned out fine - so they replaced transmission. Zero issues and free of charge.
Brief recount of the failure - drove fine but occasionally grinds in 2nd
Tires - cup2
Other relevant info - stock except for alignment
Date of manufacture - circa 2021
Total miles - 16000
Number of track days - all but break in
Estimated track miles - 14000
The failed gear - 2nd gear started grinding on pick up. Dealer blamed clutch, but clutch turned out fine - so they replaced transmission. Zero issues and free of charge.
Brief recount of the failure - drove fine but occasionally grinds in 2nd
Tires - cup2
Other relevant info - stock except for alignment
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Originally Posted by yak52pilot
Username - yak52pilot
Date of manufacture - circa 2021
Total miles - 16000
Number of track days - all but break in
Estimated track miles - 14000
The failed gear - 2nd gear started grinding on pick up. Dealer blamed clutch, but clutch turned out fine - so they replaced transmission. Zero issues and free of charge.
Brief recount of the failure - drove fine but occasionally grinds in 2nd
Tires - cup2
Other relevant info - stock except for alignment
Date of manufacture - circa 2021
Total miles - 16000
Number of track days - all but break in
Estimated track miles - 14000
The failed gear - 2nd gear started grinding on pick up. Dealer blamed clutch, but clutch turned out fine - so they replaced transmission. Zero issues and free of charge.
Brief recount of the failure - drove fine but occasionally grinds in 2nd
Tires - cup2
Other relevant info - stock except for alignment
I thought the failures were limited to 981s built between Nov/Dec 2015 and Sept 2016.
