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YOUR RESEARCHTow truck Driver Says "Lowest Car Ever Towed"
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My CTT came with the tow package - but the "outlet" for the electrical interface had never been installed (it's supposed to come with it - and the dealer is supposed to install it before delivery.)
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The reservoir was replaced two years ago, so I don't think it is cracked.
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You DO need the bumper reinforcement that the hitch assembly replaced for safety reasons in a rear-end crash.
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I pressure tested the overflow tank, and all is well.
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My CTT came with the tow package - but the "outlet" for the electrical interface had never been installed (it's supposed to come with it - and the dealer is supposed to install it before delivery.)
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Look at the receiver itself...if there's some looks of rust of use then that means two things: it's either been used as a bike carrier or towed something.
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On the way to work, I must have driven over something that punctured a coolant hose or the Bosch supercharger coolant pump. After exiting the car at my employer's parking lot, I noticed a heavy leak underneath the driverside rear wheel. I still need to get it lifted to give it a proper diagnosis.
The tow truck driver said he gets the calls for lowered sport cars because his tow bed bends relatively flat, approximately three feet from the end. Even so, we had trouble getting mine loaded, without scraping the front bumper! He said mine was by far the lowest he's ever towed. Good thing he carried 2x6s.
Make sure you carry a tow hook at all times!
Looking at purchasing a specific Cayenne turbo that appears to have the tow package.
Is that anything to be alarmed or concerned about when buying one? Does towing boats, etc put more wear and tear on the car?
Im not a fan of the 'look' either in the back and would want to remove it, so the tow package is in no way a plus for me - but the rest of the vehicle checks out. I'm looking into the car further and will try to find out what was towed and for how long.
Just wanted to see if there are any repercussions to 'towing' with a cayenne turbo!
I bought a CTT without towing package but really wanted one.
So I added the OEM Porsche tow kit afterward - unfortunately, much more expensive this way.
Regardless, it can really haul due to 500 lb/ft of torque. I cannot see any damage being done unless the individual hauled a monster boat or trailer up and down hills for thousands of miles (not likely). But....this beast is meant to haul and do so quickly!
As long as you can remove the bumper cover, you could remove the hitch kit easily.
I have no doubt you could sell/trade it with another member.
FWIW: theres a heavy duty piece of metal that you would want to swap out and add to yours in absence of the tow kit.
I'm not sure about the Cayenne, but when I had my '14 x5 and added a tow hitch to it, the process involved removing the rear plastic bumper as well as the rear support bumper. The hitch then replaced the rear support bumper.
You may want to check and see if the same is true for the Cayenne. If you remove the factory tow hitch with no structural support bumper, you may not have enough protection in the event of a crash.
Again, I don't know if this is the same on the Cayenne, but it's worth checking out. If this is true, you may find someone who does want the tow hitch and you may be able to trade...
Just a thought...
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My CTT has the hitch but not the wiring harness. I'm assuming it was an aftermarket upgrade for hauling bicycles or the like. I'm in the market for a wiring harness if you pull it off.
I would ask whoever you are buying it from if they towed with it and if so what they towed. Depending on the weight of what they towed you should be fine as long as they stayed within the limits of the 7,716lbs towing capacity you should be fine. If anything there could be more stress on the tranny if they constantly pulled heavy loads but I doubt it.
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Thx! I'll get it up in the air tonight.
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I bought the car with Bilstein PSS9 already installed. With the fenders rolled, it was way too low for my liking, so I raised it by an inch... that was 5 years ago. The fronts were rebuilt by Bilstein last summer. I noticed a definite improvement in handling.
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I'm actually pretty lucky, considering last Saturday our local PCA chapter was out for an excursion hours away from home!
How do you know anything ever was towed with it? Does the receiver show signs of wear or use? My CTT came with the tow package - but the "outlet" for the electrical interface had never been installed (it's supposed to come with it - and the dealer is supposed to install it before delivery.)
I bought the adaptor and installed it. Before that - there was a blank plate where the adaptor mounts. So - no one ever towed with mine before I got it - or at least never towed anything needing lights.
Chances are good the one you're looking at is the same. Look to the left of the receiver (you almost have to lay down on the ground to see it) - there is a square plate off to the left. If it's just a plate, held in by 4 philips screws - the adaptor has never been installed and it wasn't towed with. If there is a spring loaded cover - then the adaptor was installed so it might have been used.
And as mentioned above - your best bet to get rid of it is to offer it for a swap with someone who wants the tow hitch. You DO need the bumper reinforcement that the hitch assembly replaced for safety reasons in a rear-end crash.
On the 955/957 series - the factory tow package also included an upgraded cooling system, not sure if that is true on the 958.x series or not.
Oh - BTW - there are places selling a tow-hitch cover for the receiver opening. I bought a plain black rubber one - looks fine. If you're after the bling look - some places sell ones with a Porsche crest on it.
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How can you tell if you have the upgraded cooling system? Any easy way of telling besides a dealer VIN look up? Great info BTW had no idea about the upgraded cooling system.
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It's a stock C2 rear bumper, with the following:
1. bumperette delete (you'll need to weld plastic into the bumper to fill the holes)
2. GT3Tek rear bumper diffuser
http://www.gt3tek.com/products/gt3apron.htm
(for cosmetic purposes only. not a true diffuser)
As others have said, just because there's a tow receiver on the car doesn't mean it's actually towed anything. Look at the receiver itself...if there's some looks of rust of use then that means two things: it's either been used as a bike carrier or towed something. Seeing it if has the wiring harness is will also tell you. The best thing to do is ask the current owner if you have access to them.
I've towed 5500lbs of boat and trailer with my old Cayenne base and my CD. Does it work harder pulling that load...sure. Is it bad for it...not really as I'm only at about 70% of max towing capacity.
I sighed with relief, yesterday, when I found the location of the coolant leak to be at the bottom of the engine coolant reservoir. It appears to be leaking at the coolant level sensor. The reservoir was replaced two years ago, so I don't think it is cracked. Perhaps the sensor came loose. As you can see from the photos, there isn't much room for hands to get down in there. The last thing I want to do is remove the supercharger! From what I've read, the sensor is removed by a 1/4 turn. What I don't know, is if there is an o-ring attached to the sensor that makes it liquid tight. Anyone?
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During the supercharger install and motor mounts replacement over the winter, I was able to wipe down a lot of the motor, hoses, etc. Oh, and Google+ allowed me to adjust the contrast of the photo. That's probably 80% of it.
I was able to reach the coolant level sensor at the bottom of the coolant reservoir. I unplugged the electrical connector and rotated the sensor clockwise until it stopped. Unfortunately, under coolant pressure, it kept leaking! It cannot be removed, due to the hard coolant pipe, located right underneath it. Does anybody have any advice, before I start removing the supercharger, and lowering the engine to remove the reservoir? I think I may plug that sensor hole permanently, so this issue doesn't present itself ever again.
I got that a few months ago when my cams went into a bind and had to tow it from the house to work. It took 45min to get it on the flat bed, and the driver almost gave up. We had to build ramps to get it on the flat bed.
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I have been going for 4 years now and this year I went as a vendor and sponsored the first ever Porsche parking. It wasn't huge but the ammount of exotics have been dramatically growing each year. It is a ton of fun! I will be back next year to host the Porsche parking again so make sure to sign up once registration opens.
UPDATE: I was schooled by some others on rennlist, that the coolant level sensor is a dry sensor, in that, it does not come in contact with the coolant. The sensor is housed in a dry "cavity" (if you will), so coolant should not ever leak from that cavity. I pressure tested the overflow tank, and all is well. It must have been a loose worm clamp. Lesson to self -- don't buy cheap-*** clamps from Harbour Freight!
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You installed the supercharger your self? If true can you give me more info? I'm entrusted in doing it to my. I'm trying to get a budget for the upgrade but also entrusted in what else do I need to do to the engine? Does the actual engine need some upgrades to be able to handle the horse power and what is the horse power upgrade?
Glad to hear your going to be back on the road soon. I know how hard it is to drive something else in the mean time.
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https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...r-install.html
Bummed... the vacuum test I did last night indicated no problems, but, indeed, there is. I've contacted my indy to see if the tank (part only) can be replaced under warranty.
2000 Porsche Carrera Coolant Tank Leak - YouTube
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