Cautionary Tale of Oil Leak (timing cover)
#151
Yes. I have a September build 2018. I pulled in the other day and smelled oil. Not good. Should not be any oil smell ever. Last oil change, I noticed a little seepage. Nothing dripping. Just moist/dirty?ish... Wiped it off and figured I'd take another look in 2500 miles. If so, it goes in the shop. Age: 15 months old. Mileage: 22500.
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I think I would be a little nervous about the "longer bolt" type repair. At least in my case it took a great deal of effort and documentation to get the dealer to do their job, but once we agreed there was a leak, there was no option but to pull the engine. As I understand it, PCNA even requires picture proof of engine out, to fund the warranty, and I am sure to confirm the repair was "Porsche Standard". Perhaps PCNA is looking at alternative repair methods but I would be a bit nervous.
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Made an appointment with the dealer to get the leak repaired. I was told that replacement of the original bolts with longer bolts is the first “fix” and that works most of the time. I can understand Porsche wanting to avoid pulling the engine if it isn’t necessary. But, I anticipate they will be pulling the engine based on the amount of oil evident in the engine bay. So far no pushback on them doing work under warranty.
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Just picked up my 2018 GTS from it’s 10k mile service. Didn’t even ask them to check for the leak but they noticed it, glad they did.
Parts were ordered and it’s going in for the fix in February.
Parts were ordered and it’s going in for the fix in February.
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Got my Cayenne back yesterday after the bolt repair. Go to start it this morning and low coolant warning comes on. Go to top it up with water in order to get back to the dealer and water pours out on the garage floor. Appears they didn't put something back together correctly. Being towed to the dealer now. Good times!
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Got my Cayenne back yesterday after the bolt repair. Go to start it this morning and low coolant warning comes on. Go to top it up with water in order to get back to the dealer and water pours out on the garage floor. Appears they didn't put something back together correctly. Being towed to the dealer now. Good times!
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Exactly! I've never had to take a car back for second time on the same issue to my indie, yet have several times to my dealer. To my independent shop, my business is meaningful at personal and financial level to the owner. Not so much at the big dealers given I'm not buying a GT3 from them every year.
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