New Car Worries!

[waynerp]

Hi All.

Ok i have had my new baby for less than 3 weeks. Its a late 2003 cayenne, with 40000 miles.

having never owned a porsche before we thought all was well. obviosly being new to us we are still getting used to the noises it makes.

we had to take it to our mechanic as the rear washer was leaking and it turned out it was not the usual poping off at the nozle but a join between the hoses under the roof lining, which was a bit of a nightmare to sort apparently.

ANYWAY my mechanic commented on how noisy the car was and suspects an issue with the gearbox. as his car ramps can only take cars under 2.8 tons (lol) i have got it booked in at a transmission specialist tommorow morning.

to say that i am worried is an understatment as firstly, although we have only had the car 3 weeks this is the last thing we were expecting, and as we stupidly purchased the car with out a warranty, we are told that it could be a valve issue which could mean thousands of pounds rebuilding the gearbox.

does anyone know of any common faults with the gearbox that could possibly ease my mind or stress me further???!!!

thanks in advance

[wvicary]

Can you describe the noise? The transmission a fairly reliable but there were some issues with the early valve bodies in the transmission but more for a shifting complaint then noise. The transfer case stepper motor would cause a noise/vibration.

[waynerp]

Just returned from a transmission specialist. there is severe leaking from the bell housing, and until they take it apart they cant be certain but are pretty sure its the oil pump!

porsche dealers say they would fit a new transmission, (that'll be cheap then!!!!) so i have no choice but to get these guys to take it apart and replace the oil pump

[wvicary]

There have been a few reports of torque convertor pump seals failing.