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The same thing happened a couple of years ago when the car was still under warranty and was replaced by dealer.

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Replace tank and what can i expect a reasonable cost

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Now that the car is out of warranty I would like to know if there are any reputable mechanics in the South Miami area that can replace the tank and what can I expect a reasonable cost for this to be?

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

The same thing happened a couple of years ago when the car was still under warranty and was replaced by dealer.

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Replace tank and what can i expect a reasonable cost

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Now that the car is out of warranty I would like to know if there are any reputable mechanics in the South Miami area that can replace the tank and what can I expect a reasonable cost for this to be?

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Ok so it looks like my coolant tank has failed. I came home after a short "spirited drive" as I've heard others refer to, only to come out later and find the dreaded pool on coolant on my garage floor dripping from the drivers side rear tailpipe. The same thing happened a couple of years ago when the car was still under warranty and was replaced by dealer. Now that the car is out of warranty I would like to know if there are any reputable mechanics in the South Miami area that can replace the tank and what can I expect a reasonable cost for this to be? Also are there any aftermartket or upgraded tanks made by porsche or others that can last more than a couple of years? After reading many posts it seems this is an accepted manufactured defect and no one has come up with a long term replacement. Is there anything new out there to end this once and for all? Thanks for your help as well as your help in the past. Joe C.

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depending on what year the car is will depend on how much the tank itself is. 150 or so and 320 or so. i have never heard of an aftermarket tank. But i will say I Change alot less tanks these days ( like 1 every other month ) then i used to ( like 2-3 a week) so possibly porsche has redesigned them and not told anybody.

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Small puddle could be just a worn-out coolant cap. Take off cap and see if there's any moisture around lip of coolant tank.

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Well as long as engine was warm the collant kept dripping. The small puddle became a bigger one. Now that car has cooled off the drips stopped. The area around the cap showed no signs of leaking except some dried coolant residue. When I opened the cap I could feel pressure release. Does this still sound like a tank failure? Thanks Joe C.

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Butch Stokes Automotive, Inc., 2530 SW 30th Ave., Pembroke Park, Florida 33009, [phone removed]

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