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YOUR RESEARCHCoolant and oil leak diagnosis from dealer
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Replace even though they only have about 10k
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
For the $100 or so I may just have them replaced even though they only have about 10k on them.
Replace drivers bank cam solenoid and passenger bank valve solenoid
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Suggestion · Original poster
I took the 996 to the dealer Monday morning and they reported back to me today that they will be replacing the drivers bank cam solenoid and passenger bank valve solenoid.
Leading evidence: 'Replace even though they only have about 10k' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'coolant tank' (1 discussions; 0 report identifying it and 1 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Replace drivers bank cam solenoid and passenger bank valve solenoid' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
However I just replaced the plugs myself about 10k miles ago.
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Replace drivers bank cam solenoid and passenger bank valve solenoid
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Suggestion · Original poster
I took the 996 to the dealer Monday morning and they reported back to me today that they will be replacing the drivers bank cam solenoid and passenger bank valve solenoid.
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Suggestion · Original poster
They offered to put in new plugs for no labor since they are changing coils.
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Replace drivers bank cam solenoid and passenger bank valve solenoid
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Suggestion · Original poster
I took the 996 to the dealer Monday morning and they reported back to me today that they will be replacing the drivers bank cam solenoid and passenger bank valve solenoid.
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I took the 996 to the dealer Monday morning and they reported back to me today that they will be replacing the drivers bank cam solenoid and passenger bank valve solenoid. While doing that they noticed cracked ignition coils and will replacing those too - all under CPO warranty. I responded back to inquire about the coolant leak source, but haven't heard back yet. It's likely the coolant tank.
They offered to put in new plugs for no labor since they are changing coils. However I just replaced the plugs myself about 10k miles ago. They at least have 3 more years on them since that was about 1 yr ago.
Would you have them put in plugs even though recently replaced? I'm thinking why spend $ on plugs again so soon just to delay the service interval by one year.
At lease they gave me a good loaner for the week - 2010 or '11 Speed Yellow Cayman PDK - what a blast it is! I just had a 480 mile trip that I had planned for work, so I got some real time in the Cayman - sublime.
Well, I just don't like reusing plugs. New plugs come with a dry thread coating that is in my opinion intended for one installation.
So, even though the plugs didn't have much time on them, I would have replaced them.
Might add if I ever take my Boxster in and get a '10 or '11 SY Cayman with PDK the dealer ain't get the loaner back!
Sincerely,
Macster.
Just my 2 cents. Have them pay for the plugs. If they are doing everything else under warranty, walk into their office and ask to speak to their manager.
Anyways either way you can source new OEM plugs for about $50-60 ish.
They treat me well, don't ask questions, and are happy to do warranty work, and provide nice loaners. I would not feel right asking for free plugs since they are not covered by warranty.
For the $100 or so I may just have them replaced even though they only have about 10k on them.
I was thinking the same thing, but even if they charge me $15 each vs. Suncoast at $10 each, it will add at one year to the interval for about $30-40 plus with be documented (I misplaced my Suncoast receipt).
Have them do the plugs and save the old ones, in case of??? I had about 200 plugs from 17yrs of track on the 1972 (3.2 twin plug). I just threw all but about 1 doz away.
If the plugs do not need to come out again then I would have no problem then with the plugs well remaining in service.
If the plugs have to come out for any reason, though, I'd elect to replace them.
Sincerely,
Macster.
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