996 TT Front Rads Leaking ( Again!!)
Discussion
The coolant warning light and a small puddle appearing below the front n/s bumper this morning suggests that at least one of the front rads will need replacing. I've had the car since new and this is the 2nd time that this has happened. The 1st being when the the car was less than 1 year old when the OPC replaced both front rads under warranty and put the cause down to the build up of rotten leafs being ingested thru' the air intakes.
That was 5 years/ 20k miles ago, but despite the leaves/stones being cleared out from the intakes on a regular basis(and not just during the annual service) suggests the rads are not optimal for their purpose.
The car's had the extended OPC warranty every year since the manf warranty expired , however i'm pretty sure that the OPC is going to tell me this time "Sorry mate, it's fair wear & tear and its gonna cost ya"
Before I go off and have that discussion, I'd appreciate any feedback from any one on here who's had the same problem and how it was 'resolved' with the OPC.
Also an idea the replacement costs if I do end up having to pay for this out of my own pocket.
Thx
That was 5 years/ 20k miles ago, but despite the leaves/stones being cleared out from the intakes on a regular basis(and not just during the annual service) suggests the rads are not optimal for their purpose.
The car's had the extended OPC warranty every year since the manf warranty expired , however i'm pretty sure that the OPC is going to tell me this time "Sorry mate, it's fair wear & tear and its gonna cost ya"
Before I go off and have that discussion, I'd appreciate any feedback from any one on here who's had the same problem and how it was 'resolved' with the OPC.
Also an idea the replacement costs if I do end up having to pay for this out of my own pocket.
Thx
Mine have been replaced recently under warranty, ask your OPC to demonstrate (with your rad after they have taken off)where the leak is.
My dealer was accommodating and accepted that the leak was between the plastic and the alloy(on both side rads) and replaced both under warranty.
Initially the OPC told me in nearly all circumstances it is stone damage and therefore a non warranty failure. The cost would have been 1100pounds I cant remember whether it was inc or plus.
If you feel confident that you do not tailgate, and the front of your car is not peppered with chips - since the 111, I would take a similar course of action to mine.
Good Luck
My dealer was accommodating and accepted that the leak was between the plastic and the alloy(on both side rads) and replaced both under warranty.
Initially the OPC told me in nearly all circumstances it is stone damage and therefore a non warranty failure. The cost would have been 1100pounds I cant remember whether it was inc or plus.
If you feel confident that you do not tailgate, and the front of your car is not peppered with chips - since the 111, I would take a similar course of action to mine.
Good Luck
My local OPC checked out the rads today whilst my TT was in for its annual service.
All rads were leaking to various degrees, inc the side rads( x2), condensor rads(x2) and the centre rad (x1) all needed replacing due to rust !!
That little lot would have relieved me of over £2.4K - 5 hours labour , £1300 in parts plus VAT - if I had to pay for it out of my own pocket.
Fortunately my OPC extended warranty covered it all - money well spent !!
I had to sign the warranty claim that the OPC would be charging back to Porsche Reading - their internal charge back for the parts/labour was £1384.
All rads were leaking to various degrees, inc the side rads( x2), condensor rads(x2) and the centre rad (x1) all needed replacing due to rust !!
That little lot would have relieved me of over £2.4K - 5 hours labour , £1300 in parts plus VAT - if I had to pay for it out of my own pocket.
Fortunately my OPC extended warranty covered it all - money well spent !!
I had to sign the warranty claim that the OPC would be charging back to Porsche Reading - their internal charge back for the parts/labour was £1384.
For those who have had to replace their rads - do you get a real puddle of coolant on the floor, or a few drips, and how quickly do you lose coolant - quite quickly or very slowly ?
I have to top up my coolant once in a while (I am only talking about once every 6 months) and wondered if I am missing the loss if the rads are leaking but slowly and I am not noticing it.
Cheers.
I have to top up my coolant once in a while (I am only talking about once every 6 months) and wondered if I am missing the loss if the rads are leaking but slowly and I am not noticing it.
Cheers.
USS Bozeman said:
For those who have had to replace their rads - do you get a real puddle of coolant on the floor, or a few drips, and how quickly do you lose coolant - quite quickly or very slowly ?
I have to top up my coolant once in a while (I am only talking about once every 6 months) and wondered if I am missing the loss if the rads are leaking but slowly and I am not noticing it.
Cheers.
From my experience of the problem you can normally smell the coolant/antifreeze both inside and outside of the car after a "spirited" run.I have to top up my coolant once in a while (I am only talking about once every 6 months) and wondered if I am missing the loss if the rads are leaking but slowly and I am not noticing it.
Cheers.
The amount that actually leaked onto the garage floor was minimal despite all three radiators needing replacement.
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