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Waz Estoril
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Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 9:00 pm Post subject:
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bobsan Hockenheim
Joined: 20 Nov 2009 Posts: 720
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 9:42 pm Post subject:
Yet more life threatening coolant spill's, hope the culprit wasn't another P car, if it was should have welded coolant fitting before tracking, especially at 'ring.
I must admit that I haven't, I mentioned it a few days ago as a reason for turbo owners to be paranoid. It seems there are two options, either welding the fittings, or simply putting a screw in them. I can see that the screw should work but doesn't seem like a 'proper' fix. It will stop them moving and if the adhesive is good it should stop any movement at all.
I think that when I next have the engine out of mine I'll enquire about getting them all done.
MC
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Ducky Hockenheim
Joined: 18 Mar 2008 Posts: 657
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 12:27 pm Post subject:
That's seriously bad! I'm surprised there was no-one waving at cars approaching to slow down, especially with so many cars stopped on the track/road. Gutted for the owner!
C2VNY Monza
Joined: 11 Jul 2012 Posts: 166
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 6:07 pm Post subject:
MisterCorn wrote:
I must admit that I haven't, I mentioned it a few days ago as a reason for turbo owners to be paranoid. It seems there are two options, either welding the fittings, or simply putting a screw in them. I can see that the screw should work but doesn't seem like a 'proper' fix. It will stop them moving and if the adhesive is good it should stop any movement at all.
I think that when I next have the engine out of mine I'll enquire about getting them all done.
MC
I asked Porsche about this but they said they wouldnt weld it because if they ever need that pipe off it'd be difficult and the warranty would be void
MisterCorn Long Beach
Joined: 08 Jan 2011 Posts: 6030 Location: Nottingham, England
I must admit that I haven't, I mentioned it a few days ago as a reason for turbo owners to be paranoid. It seems there are two options, either welding the fittings, or simply putting a screw in them. I can see that the screw should work but doesn't seem like a 'proper' fix. It will stop them moving and if the adhesive is good it should stop any movement at all.
I think that when I next have the engine out of mine I'll enquire about getting them all done.
MC
I asked Porsche about this but they said they wouldnt weld it because if they ever need that pipe off it'd be difficult and the warranty would be void
I don't really understand that, I thought that these pipes are glued in at production and should be in for life, they are not something that is removed for any service reason. At least, this is the first I have heard of this. Do you have any further details?
MC
jon911 Imola
Joined: 30 Dec 2011 Posts: 818 Location: Up North
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:23 pm Post subject:
Totally gutted been there with bikes it hurts pick up the pieces and move on. _________________ If you catch a weasel asleep piss in its ear-ole!!
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C2VNY Monza
Joined: 11 Jul 2012 Posts: 166
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 8:56 pm Post subject:
MisterCorn wrote:
C2VNY wrote:
MisterCorn wrote:
I must admit that I haven't, I mentioned it a few days ago as a reason for turbo owners to be paranoid. It seems there are two options, either welding the fittings, or simply putting a screw in them. I can see that the screw should work but doesn't seem like a 'proper' fix. It will stop them moving and if the adhesive is good it should stop any movement at all.
I think that when I next have the engine out of mine I'll enquire about getting them all done.
MC
I asked Porsche about this but they said they wouldnt weld it because if they ever need that pipe off it'd be difficult and the warranty would be void
I don't really understand that, I thought that these pipes are glued in at production and should be in for life, they are not something that is removed for any service reason. At least, this is the first I have heard of this. Do you have any further details?
MC
I think the first is more a excuse than anything but I'll ask again once it's going in for its service in may/June.
Sorry can't be anymore helpful. It was Porsche gb that told me the above and they said they've never had any leaks or failure and dont see the need to modify that pipe.
I might have it on my mail box but can't find it.
NXI20 Paul Ricard
Joined: 02 Feb 2008 Posts: 3316 Location: South Bucks
Gutted, has anyone in the uk done the welded coolant pipe??
Yes. Done last year as part of a comprehensive rebuild but it wasn't hard to separate some of the pipes from the castings so just caught in time I suspect. _________________ Nick
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hot66 Hockenheim
Joined: 03 Mar 2007 Posts: 630 Location: North Yorkshire
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 11:22 am Post subject:
MisterCorn wrote:
I must admit that I haven't, I mentioned it a few days ago as a reason for turbo owners to be paranoid. It seems there are two options, either welding the fittings, or simply putting a screw in them. I can see that the screw should work but doesn't seem like a 'proper' fix. It will stop them moving and if the adhesive is good it should stop any movement at all.
I think that when I next have the engine out of mine I'll enquire about getting them all done.
MC
we did them on my old turbo .. I did a thread on here _________________ James
Gutted, has anyone in the uk done the welded coolant pipe??
Yes. Done last year as part of a comprehensive rebuild but it wasn't hard to separate some of the pipes from the castings so just caught in time I suspect.
Oh man you done the 3.9 rebuild
To have it done I need to drop the engine out yeh?? Its a big job especially when am not looking for a rebuild anytime soon either.
How many hours would it take to drop the engine out and sort out the problem?
NXI20 Paul Ricard
Joined: 02 Feb 2008 Posts: 3316 Location: South Bucks
You're looking at something like 24 hours including enough of a strip to expose the castings & take them off & refit everything back again. Then you need to find yourself a competent alloy welder.
If you are paying to have it all done by an indie, I'd budget about £2K. _________________ Nick
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C2VNY Monza
Joined: 11 Jul 2012 Posts: 166
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 1:23 am Post subject:
Thanks for that mate, one problem is up here is there's no garage I would trust
maximtaylor Trainee
Joined: 07 Dec 2010 Posts: 80
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 4:01 pm Post subject:
JZM welded mine up in January. Mine were still in tight. _________________ 996 GT3 Mk2 M410
C2VNY Monza
Joined: 11 Jul 2012 Posts: 166
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 11:34 pm Post subject:
maximtaylor wrote:
JZM welded mine up in January. Mine were still in tight.
Hi mate,
How much did they charge and how long did they keep the vehicle for?
Cheers
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