Bradan 996 Turbo engine service

**BRADAN** · #1 02-27-2012, 01:16 PM

This 996 turbo burst a coolant pipe that could only be reached by removing the motor.

**BRADAN** · #2 02-27-2012, 01:18 PM

Engine removed.

**BRADAN** · #3 02-27-2012, 01:20 PM

Burst coolant pipe.

**BRADAN** · #4 02-27-2012, 01:21 PM

Replacement pipe.

**BRADAN** · #5 02-27-2012, 01:22 PM

Engine back in and finished.

**brian.s** · #6 03-03-2012, 06:41 AM

A very common failure. Porsche engineering is not what it used to be.....

Quadcammer · #7 03-04-2012, 11:45 AM

really those hose fittings should be welded or held in place with a set screw.

Just putting the same thing back in will result in the same failure.

**BRADAN** · #8 03-05-2012, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quadcammer

really those hose fittings should be welded or held in place with a set screw.

Just putting the same thing back in will result in the same failure.

Welded in place.