In case someone's cardan shaft center support bearing is in failure mode:

https://rennlist.com/forums/parts-ma...l#post11885346

 

That's a great deal for someone who needs it. I paid $469...

Aloha,
TomF

 

Trick question! The answer is everyone will need this eventually!

If mine goes again while I still have my P!g, I'm doing the teflon tube/zip-tie thing.

 

 

Dumb question, will this fit all 955/957s?

Is there any way to inspect or feel extra play in these bearings to get an idea that fault may be imminent?

 

Yes, it should fit.

The way to tell is to climb under your truck and grab the shaft near the support bearing and shake it. If there's significant play, then you have a problem. You can also shine a light onto the rubber and pull on the shaft and see if there are cracks. As it starts to wear out, you might hear a funny 'wummering wummering' noise when you accelerate.

 

Mine seems solid at 74k miles, so maybe it was already replaced. I don't know my car's repair history except tho know that the brake pads and air filters were definitely replaced and the oil seems pretty clean. I'll try shading it the next time I'm under there. Thanks.

 

Keep an eye on it. The turbos tend to go the quickest- I am assuming that is because of the torque on the shafts. Mine went at 68k, and I have heard that 60k on a turbo is not uncommon. On a NA Cayenne, 80-100k seems to be about the range.

Aloha,
TomF

 

I got about 100k on my 3.2.

 

My $20 repair is still holding 9750 miles later. Last inspection everything looked untouched. I even returned the carbon one-piece driveshaft.....it works so well.

 

You're my hero!

 

I wanted to do a similar zip tie fix, is it a easy DYI? Do I have to remove the whole rubber casing?

 

This thread is about all you need to know: https://rennlist.com/forums/porsche-...dan-shaft.html

 

x2 except I think there are two heros here. Jimi for the genius fix and Dilberto for having the ***** to keep running it

I think we should call it the Jimi mod. I.E., "Have you Jimi'd your cardan shaft yet?"

 

Is there anyone in the San Francisco area who likes to tinker with cars and can help me with doing a Jimi fix , or perhaps recommend a local shop who will do the Jimi fix ? I can't do it myself

Thanks so much