Core Plug

[waynerp]

Hi All

ok i am yet again having problems with my 53 plate cayenne S.

i got a coolant warning light whilst driving, smoke or steam pouring from the rear. stoppped and there was water all over the engine.

it has been towed to my old bmw mechanic and so far he thinks that a core plug has blown.

he says it looks like it is coming from the rear of the engine near the bell housing.

he thinks that this would involve taking the engine & gearbox out to get at it.

this seems a bit drastic to me, but im no mechanic.

does anyone know about the core plugs and if there is one positioned near the bell housing and does it involve taking out the engine

many thanks

waynerp

[snzuloz]

Plastic cooling lines? sounds familiar.

[mudman2]

yup, even in Kent

its a top end job, intake manifolds only

Edited February 15, 2011 by mudman2

[wvicary]

I agree with the coolant pipes as the probable fault. It has been covered here many times and I would recommend having someone familiar with these vehicle work on them.

[waynerp]

Hi

ok many thanks for your help

so do you advise replacing the cooling pipes with after market ones?

if so can you advise which ones.

regards

waynerp

[snzuloz]

Porsche sells the upgraded parts now to change out from the plastic (the new unit is aluminum). Check with your local stealership.

[waynerp]

Many Thanks for all your replies.

Got the old girl booked in tommorow, so will hopefully be up and running soon.