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Old 10-25-2013, 01:10 PM
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Sounds like some one's Dept received a ' donation' - thus its been pushed under the rug.
 
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Old 11-14-2013, 01:43 PM
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looks like investigation still open.
 
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Gmoney.... open but any further movement? What did you find? Who did you call etc? Thanks.
 
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http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs...009-57948P.pdf

The vast majority of all leaks are slow leaks of very small quantities of coolant, which are identified by owners either due to low coolant warnings or small quantities of fluid found on the garage floor. These small leaks develop slowly over time... Even if coolant from these leaks could get directly under the rear wheels, which it cannot, there would be no potential for loss of traction due to the lack of volume

In a very small percentage of cases, the coolant leaks result from sudden and complete disconnection of the water neck pipe connection under severe engine operating conditions, like those experienced during racing or race track driving. These cases are rare, because they are typically preceded by slow leaks, whcih provide a warning of future failure

Finally, the coolant that is lost due to complete loss of the pipe bond turns to steam and is not deposited on the roadway as liquid.

any leaking coolant will immediate (sic) expand and evaporate

There are no reports of injuries, fatalities or property damage, nor are there police reports available which would support allegations of damage to the driver's car or other vehicles

Porsche has found no defect related to motor vehicle safety with relation to the pipe fittings at issue in this evaluation
 
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Gmoney.... open but any further movement? What did you find? Who did you call etc? Thanks.
based on the web site data.
 
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Old 11-15-2013, 10:15 AM
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Just a reminder folks we've got an article and video of what happens and how to fix it here:
http://sharkwerks.com/porsche/techni...urbo-cars.html
 
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Just a reminder folks we've got an article and video of what happens and how to fix it here:
http://sharkwerks.com/porsche/techni...urbo-cars.html
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Doh! Seems like it's hit our area of the US hard what with five local tracks
 
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According autoblog,

"A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted. Accordingly, this investigation is closed. The agency will monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances," NHTSA said.
 
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According autoblog,

"A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted. Accordingly, this investigation is closed. The agency will monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances," NHTSA said.
Porsches karma is having to replace 800 991 gt3 motors
 
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Crap! - just blew my coolant fitting!

2007 gt3, 32,000 miles, and lost all the coolant just entering the highway.

$3700 to fix at the dealer. I just found this thread, and will get my VIN on the NHTSA list as well.

Can't believe they had to drop the %^$!&%@ engine to fix this.


Otherwise, it's been quite fun and reliable car so far.

Am driving rental Nissan Altima. This makes me quite sad.
 
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Old 03-14-2014, 07:23 AM
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True, but it doesn't help the rest of us that have the old block engine.
 
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Porsche knowing that they have a problem has decided to look the other way and not step up to support their loyal customers. This coolant concern reminds me of the 993:engine harness / chassis harness deteriorate. After years of denial, they finally initiate a recall. Since we have a new Mgt.team running the company, I think they've lost their sense of "customer service" and commitment to excellence while chasing the $ profit.
 
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