The Porsche 997 is notorious for its coolant system suffering leaks. In this episode of FGP Prep Book, we explain all of the weak points and demonstrate the fixes being carried out.
Excellent transparency from FGP, not many Porsche dealers will tell you where to look and what to look for. Great work Luke. I think I’d like to hear a little bit about what to listen out / look for when you have come across a car with potential bore scoring, as opposed to tappet or other noises, it may not be possible but thought I’d ask.
First of all - what an excellent informational and educational video! It feels like xmas day every time you guys post a new video. ✨ I would love to learn more about manual transmission fluid change in 997.2. Is the drain plug the same size as the motor oil drain plug? How often do need to change manual transmission fluid? If I remember correctly the owners manual says 180.000 km / 111.000 miles - this sounds insane long interval. Would u use any other oil brand then Mobil 1 ? Keep up the good work! Cheers from Sweden 🇸🇪
Outstanding content, Luke! I notice that a lot of the cars in the UK seem to have quite a bit of corrosion. It is my experience that a lot of this can be controlled (somewhat) by keeping the car engine and undercarriage as clean as possible with fresh water, keeping that salt off. Can you give us some tips on the best way to wash the engine bay and underneath so as to not cause any harm? I have a power washer that I use to keep things clean and wish to avoid "unintended consequences". Thanks, -Tom
Excellent content, very helpful. My 997.1 has the exact coolant problem. Too bad I live in The Netherlands otherwise I would give my Porsche to you guys for maintenance.
Another great information loaded and educational video Luke 👍🏻 Thank you, I’ll be looking more closely at mine on the weekend 😉 🤞🏻I don’t find anything too horrendous 😳
Just wish you were in the USA! I’d feel confident taking my 2011 911 Turbo S to you… 31,000 miles. Actually, your videos are helpful because I know what to check for when I see a mechanic. I live in the south. Not many Porsches here. 21:12 ❤
You guys are so great. It was great to see you Luke and thank you so much for a test drive the other week. I loved the red Carrera a lot and won’t rule it out but for now I need to drive a .2 S to see how I feel. I will keep an eye on all your social and website to see what comes up. I’m hoping to buy from you of course but if I don’t you will be my first port of call for maintenance etc. Gareth.
Great content and tips! Would love to see a video on when (at what point) suspension components such as struts, bushings, coffin arms, etc, need replacement.
Interesting video. I’m surprised an alternative solution isn’t available for these coolant pipes to leave them in. Cutting them back, swaging them, and a new longer custom poly pipe. With them being aluminium pipes, it’s odd that they corrode unless it’s because they are mating to a dissimilar metal? I’m guessing it’s not just a case of replacing the O-ring inside the coupler?
Are the new pipes modified to prevent this from happening again? Great videos. Helps to understand how these cars are designed. Disappointing, however, that at this price point Porsche can’t do better. My lowly Toyota has 160k miles on it without any coolant issues whatsoever. Thankfully my ‘87 targa has none of this nonsense. Keep up the quality work! Thx
Thanks for all the info. How has porsche not figured this out back in the 90s and upgraded so such big issues would not come up in the newer generation cars? Also, do they salt the roads in the UK? How is the underside of this car in such bad shape? A little underspray wouldve saved a lot of money.
Great vid. I had mine done and all fine but since then there is a sound coming through dash air vent . I can only describe it as a light gurgling liquid. Should it be investigated? Thanks.
Great video, I guess the problem is caused by the steel clamp on the aluminium tube, way to solve this would be to wrap the aluminium tube with a layer of electrical tape before you put the clamp on?
I’m sure we would all love to buy cars from FGP but it’s just not possible so how about more content as to what to look out for when buying one of these old German cars. You could cover suspension, brakes, interior (what’s an acceptable amount of wear), as has already been mentioned anything in the engine and how to identify bore scoring, gearbox & clutch wear. The list could go on forever but I’m sure your subscribers would watch any of the things I’ve suggested. 👍🏻🇬🇧
What was the rough cost of all that work? I'm having something similar done to my 997 and it's costing $6500! Apparrently, the expansion tank got a leak and sprayed all over the coils and destroyed them.
Do these pipes rot from the inside out or outside to the inside? Is there anything that can be done to prevent this type of rot from occurring, change coolant fluid, spray coating on pipes etc on to joints/pipes?
Nice review, my 2006 has perfect pipes, I guess because I don’t drive it in the snow, and we have much less rain in America where I live. Why don’t you buy your mechanic a proper engine lift, No porsche specialist should be without one.
Wow you guys in the UK are rough on cars :-( - I live in Vancouver, and I have never seen a 996 or 997 on my lift that looks like that. What is the mileage on the car being worked on? Thanks for the video, it's good to see where the weak spots are, and where corrosion is likely to occur. Mind you, most of the vehicles I see are three season cars to avoid the exact reason you are doing that work. I work on a lot of air cooled cars too, and they seem to use higher quality alloys and connectors with less corrosion, or is it the oily mist that all the parts are bathed in? :-) .
