Coolant leak behind front wheel (drivers side)
03-06-2016, 06:44 PM
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Coolant leak behind front wheel (drivers side)
Took delivery last week and now with 150 miles. Noticed some small coolant leak right inside/behind the front drivers wheel. I wonder what is causing this. Perhaps overfilled?
03-06-2016, 07:12 PM
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Many posts about this on Rennlist ( no conclusive answer yet ?)
03-06-2016, 07:13 PM
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The radiators are in front of the front wheels and I've had a GT3 friend puncture his radiator there with a rock that resulted in a catastrophic failure.
My guess is that a fitting in the line isn't quite holding up. Get it back to the dealer and hopefully it'll be a quick and easy fix.
Is the fluid really coolant? The washer fluid tank is also around there and there are lines running to the headlamp washer nipples if you got that option.
My guess is that a fitting in the line isn't quite holding up. Get it back to the dealer and hopefully it'll be a quick and easy fix.
Is the fluid really coolant? The washer fluid tank is also around there and there are lines running to the headlamp washer nipples if you got that option.
03-06-2016, 07:30 PM
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Its not washer fluid as it is coolant on the garage floor. It is likely a loose fitting or hose clamp thats what I am thinking. Will call dealer tmw and have them take a look
The radiators are in front of the front wheels and I've had a GT3 friend puncture his radiator there with a rock that resulted in a catastrophic failure.
My guess is that a fitting in the line isn't quite holding up. Get it back to the dealer and hopefully it'll be a quick and easy fix.
Is the fluid really coolant? The washer fluid tank is also around there and there are lines running to the headlamp washer nipples if you got that option.
My guess is that a fitting in the line isn't quite holding up. Get it back to the dealer and hopefully it'll be a quick and easy fix.
Is the fluid really coolant? The washer fluid tank is also around there and there are lines running to the headlamp washer nipples if you got that option.
03-06-2016, 08:33 PM
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I had also a problem with the cooling system of my GT4 it has 900 miles in my case it was a faulty thermostat , iam waiting to the dealer to replace.
03-06-2016, 08:39 PM
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03-06-2016, 08:58 PM
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Just spoke to a friend who is a porsche mechanic. he also confirmed that the coolant color should be pink. Mostly in my case, it is just an overflow of windshield fluids. I will drive it for the next few days and pay close attention for any more leaks and what color are the fluids... 
03-06-2016, 09:13 PM
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Just spoke to a friend who is a porsche mechanic. he also confirmed that the coolant color should be pink. Mostly in my case, it is just an overflow of windshield fluids. I will drive it for the next few days and pay close attention for any more leaks and what color are the fluids...
So what do I win
03-07-2016, 01:21 PM
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Just my F'ing luck. Stopped by the dealer earlier to have them inspect the leak. Turns out it is power steering fluid and looks to be coming from the power steering rack. Service adviser and mechanic told me this is very rare and especially on a new GT4. They will likely need to drop the fuel cell and front end to have the entire steering rack replaced. WTF!!!! Car have 160 miles! I am extremely upset at this situation (although not dealer or salesperson fault). Just sucks knowing front end needs to be replaced for this work. Car could be down for weeks depending on how quickly they can get the part from Germany. Just had the car clear wrapped and detailed too. Do I have myself a lemon? What can I ask for from porsche?
03-07-2016, 01:37 PM
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Just my F'ing luck. Stopped by the dealer earlier to have them inspect the leak. Turns out it is power steering fluid and looks to be coming from the power steering rack. Service adviser and mechanic told me this is very rare and especially on a new GT4. They will likely need to drop the fuel cell and front end to have the entire steering rack replaced. WTF!!!! Car have 160 miles! I am extremely upset at this situation (although not dealer or salesperson fault). Just sucks knowing front end needs to be replaced for this work. Car could be down for weeks depending on how quickly they can get the part from Germany. Just had the car clear wrapped and detailed too. Do I have myself a lemon? What can I ask for from porsche?
This isn't that serious. They don't have to " replace the whole front end ". It's just a power steering rack. It probably takes 4-5 hours tops. The only problem is getting the part from Germany. I wouldn't worry too much,seriously.
03-07-2016, 01:46 PM
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Thanks for your input into this matter. Fingers crossed that this part is not a specialty part for the GT4 but a common part for a cayman that they can get from Germany. I'm hoping they can locate this part and have it shipped express ASAP. Just hate the fact that the car is out of my possession and back on the dealer lot until it's fixed.
Sorry to hear about your trouble. I think you have posted this right after hearing the news. It's very unfortunate that a power steering rack leaks when it's brand new,but Porsche does not build most of these parts. Unfortunately,even Porsche that uses top suppliers is experiencing quality problems. Quality problems can be experienced with all manufacturers across the board,some more than others. Some have transmission failures,some engine,some turbochargers...etc...with few to no miles. Just think of the owners that needed engine replacement on their brand new 991 GT3 because of a rod bolt.
This isn't that serious. They don't have to " replace the whole front end ". It's just a power steering rack. It probably takes 4-5 hours tops. The only problem is getting the part from Germany. I wouldn't worry too much,seriously.
This isn't that serious. They don't have to " replace the whole front end ". It's just a power steering rack. It probably takes 4-5 hours tops. The only problem is getting the part from Germany. I wouldn't worry too much,seriously.
03-07-2016, 01:48 PM
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Thanks. Trying to be optimistic. Just sucks that car is brand new and have to tear **** apart. Dealer promised to have it perfect back to stock spec followed by a alignment....... more sleepless nights to come until it comes home