The Porsche 997's Coolant System Weak Points Explained & FIXED - FGP Prep Book EP34

[@davidwills3107]

Excellent transparency from FGP, not many Porsche dealers will tell you where to look and what to look for. Great work Luke. I think I’d like to hear a little bit about what to listen out / look for when you have come across a car with potential bore scoring, as opposed to tappet or other noises, it may not be possible but thought I’d ask.

[@DavidJackson-zc4eq]

Very helpful , is the system the same on the 997 gen 2? And does it suffer from the same issues?

[@aboyandhisdog]

Outstanding content, Luke! I notice that a lot of the cars in the UK seem to have quite a bit of corrosion. It is my experience that a lot of this can be controlled (somewhat) by keeping the car engine and undercarriage as clean as possible with fresh water, keeping that salt off. Can you give us some tips on the best way to wash the engine bay and underneath so as to not cause any harm? I have a power washer that I use to keep things clean and wish to avoid "unintended consequences". Thanks, -Tom

[@Markymark1408]

These guys are great, from a customer who had FGP do this exact job on my 997.1

[@larsborjesson6793]

First of all - what an excellent informational and educational video! It feels like xmas day every time you guys post a new video. ✨ I would love to learn more about manual transmission fluid change in 997.2. Is the drain plug the same size as the motor oil drain plug? How often do need to change manual transmission fluid? If I remember correctly the owners manual says 180.000 km / 111.000 miles - this sounds insane long interval. Would u use any other oil brand then Mobil 1 ? Keep up the good work! Cheers from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@alvekovius6512]

Just wish you were in the USA! I’d feel confident taking my 2011 911 Turbo S to you… 31,000 miles. Actually, your videos are helpful because I know what to check for when I see a mechanic. I live in the south. Not many Porsches here. 21:12 ❤

[@rdargenio]

Does this problem exist for both generations of 997? Thanks guys, excellent work!

[@rossbethell4187]

Interesting video. I’m surprised an alternative solution isn’t available for these coolant pipes to leave them in. Cutting them back, swaging them, and a new longer custom poly pipe. With them being aluminium pipes, it’s odd that they corrode unless it’s because they are mating to a dissimilar metal? I’m guessing it’s not just a case of replacing the O-ring inside the coupler?

[@vincentbrown9595]

Great and informative video as usual . Why don’t you have heat in your shop?

[@-Grifter]

You guys are so great. It was great to see you Luke and thank you so much for a test drive the other week. I loved the red Carrera a lot and won’t rule it out but for now I need to drive a .2 S to see how I feel. I will keep an eye on all your social and website to see what comes up. I’m hoping to buy from you of course but if I don’t you will be my first port of call for maintenance etc. Gareth.

[@andrewrobinson9054]

Always find these prep videos very interesting and informative.

[@MorganandSophie1]

Excellent video, thank you. Do you have an indicative price for the engine out coolant pipes replacement?

[@jonathanl2748]

Lordy, you’re scaring me from getting a 997! I still want one, but this has to be quite expensive.

[@johng.3906]

Great content and tips! Would love to see a video on when (at what point) suspension components such as struts, bushings, coffin arms, etc, need replacement.

[@graemerolfe1573]

Great video, I guess the problem is caused by the steel clamp on the aluminium tube, way to solve this would be to wrap the aluminium tube with a layer of electrical tape before you put the clamp on?

[@Porsche9174Ever]

Thanks for this detailed video :) Could you please explain the specific coolant bleeding procedure as mentioned on 13:13 ?

[@Mihalyofficial]

Thanks for all the info. How has porsche not figured this out back in the 90s and upgraded so such big issues would not come up in the newer generation cars? Also, do they salt the roads in the UK? How is the underside of this car in such bad shape? A little underspray wouldve saved a lot of money.

[@trevorroutledge6239]

Another great informative video Luke - always enjoy watching & arms me with more knowledge for when things go wrong!

[@dazsolimani2437]

How much does it cost for u guys to change the coolant pipes ?

[@michelnillesen6659]

Excellent content, very helpful. My 997.1 has the exact coolant problem. Too bad I live in The Netherlands otherwise I would give my Porsche to you guys for maintenance.

[@hansschweikert9153]

Are the new pipes modified to prevent this from happening again? Great videos. Helps to understand how these cars are designed. Disappointing, however, that at this price point Porsche can’t do better. My lowly Toyota has 160k miles on it without any coolant issues whatsoever. Thankfully my ‘87 targa has none of this nonsense. Keep up the quality work! Thx

[@chriswilliams8130]

Very Helpful content… I wish you were located in the US!

[@peterdavies1005]

Keep up the great videos, it will help me in identifying problems when I get one👍

[@craigkellum]

Great video guys! Do 996s use the same coolant connectors? or was that a revised piece for the 997?

[@vancityflyguy]

I’d also like To know this👍🏻 thank you for The detailed video guys!

[@cearth]

Nice one guys love this new vid. How about a video changing the tandem pump on a 997 please?

[@jfrankparnelful]

What are the parts number for those hard pipes you replace?

[@mdewsnip6076]

Another great video, thanks! I'd love to know if you have a fix for the "foam in air vents" problem?

[@coordsportgmbh5728]

Great content and a nice workshop! Greetings from Germany.

[@jw11000]

Great vid. I had mine done and all fine but since then there is a sound coming through dash air vent . I can only describe it as a light gurgling liquid. Should it be investigated? Thanks.

[@dashin96]

Amazing video guys! Will the new pipes that you put in suffer from the same problem, or are they of a different design?

[@jorgenoneya5382]

Do you know my 997 intake is aluminum and the one you worked on is black plastic? Thanks

[@carbonjimfitzgerald]

Great content. I love the way you educate us all about what to look for. Thank you.

[@YumboYack2521]

Love yours guys videos, so helpful. Wish you were located here in the colonies though

[@davidB997]

Do these pipes rot from the inside out or outside to the inside? Is there anything that can be done to prevent this type of rot from occurring, change coolant fluid, spray coating on pipes etc on to joints/pipes?

[@dannsmcshane1233]

The out side

[@rosscharman7633]

Another great information loaded and educational video Luke 👍🏻 Thank you, I’ll be looking more closely at mine on the weekend 😉 🤞🏻I don’t find anything too horrendous 😳

[@flipperdave2571]

What was the rough cost of all that work? I'm having something similar done to my 997 and it's costing $6500! Apparrently, the expansion tank got a leak and sprayed all over the coils and destroyed them.

[@robpenna3994]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@cearth]

A great video could be changing the oil level sensor and or the oil pressure sender. Apparently both are prone to failure.

[@nikosleonardos191]

Is this necessary for the 997.1 as well as the 997.2?

[@MrBatwa]

Wicked video Luke

[@edd7397]

These rear brake pipes are also problematic thing on 997. They corrode frequently right before the rear wheel at the connection point.

[@julianscott907]

Thanks for a very informative video.

[@FueledBy.Passion]

How many miles in that car?

[@robnobbycrawford4378]

Fantastic info bravo👏

[@mikejuzenas93]

Wow you guys in the UK are rough on cars :-( - I live in Vancouver, and I have never seen a 996 or 997 on my lift that looks like that. What is the mileage on the car being worked on? Thanks for the video, it's good to see where the weak spots are, and where corrosion is likely to occur. Mind you, most of the vehicles I see are three season cars to avoid the exact reason you are doing that work. I work on a lot of air cooled cars too, and they seem to use higher quality alloys and connectors with less corrosion, or is it the oily mist that all the parts are bathed in? :-) .

[@Jon.O]

That one has just over 72k miles on it. The problem we have her in the UK is salt, just impossible to avoid in the winter.

[@stephenauty2402]

Very very good

[@jackkallemdjian3945]

I’ll be going to FGP in the future

[@andrewjohnson750]

Totally agree with you ! Bad design and I dont understand why someone hasn't thought of a better design like on a normal car . Yes keep the alloy pipes but not as many joints . My 987 has just started leaking from left side top water pipe rest look new thank god .

[@Jon.O]

I’m sure we would all love to buy cars from FGP but it’s just not possible so how about more content as to what to look out for when buying one of these old German cars. You could cover suspension, brakes, interior (what’s an acceptable amount of wear), as has already been mentioned anything in the engine and how to identify bore scoring, gearbox & clutch wear. The list could go on forever but I’m sure your subscribers would watch any of the things I’ve suggested. 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@frederickcook87]

It would be nice to have an aluminum expansion tank with sight glass 👌🏾

[@gusibrahim6961]

Why didn't you clean the engine as well as the engine bay...? Or did you..?

[@racekar80]

Nice review, my 2006 has perfect pipes, I guess because I don’t drive it in the snow, and we have much less rain in America where I live. Why don’t you buy your mechanic a proper engine lift, No porsche specialist should be without one.

[@dannsmcshane1233]

You just can't split them you cut the rubber pipe 1 has been modified 6 times and now has a flat spot on it and you need a modified clip

[@Sentosaman]

Sniffing wheel arches will get you some strange looks. 🤓

[@NTGInnovations]

best Video! :)

[@mikekelly7550]

Superb visual on why the engine needs to be dropped for the over engine coolant pipes - piss poor design on these - expensive upkeep 😢

[@ultimateteacher]

should have stayed air cooled.