Boxster Pse valve repair
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]in my experience it can be covered under Porsche extended warranty. I have had PSE actuators on both sides replaced in my 4 years of ownership of my 2014 Panny GTS , the most recent ( last month ) required an actuator and ultimately a “muffler” too as the flap was found to be seized internally. All work covered.
My first 981S PSE seized on one side only within it's original 3-year warranty. The OPC replaced one bank under warranty.
My current 981GTS is under extended warranty and I was really hoping that this would cover the repair of the PSE on this car too, as like clockwork, I now have the actuator on one side sticking. Currently having to free it with WD40 and physically moving the spring-loaded actuator in and out to free it up, EVERY time I use the car. I know WD40 is not a long-lasting solution, but it's all I've got to hand.
I wish Porsche could come up with an exhaust that doesn't need replacing / repairing every few years!
My current 981GTS is under extended warranty and I was really hoping that this would cover the repair of the PSE on this car too, as like clockwork, I now have the actuator on one side sticking. Currently having to free it with WD40 and physically moving the spring-loaded actuator in and out to free it up, EVERY time I use the car. I know WD40 is not a long-lasting solution, but it's all I've got to hand.
I wish Porsche could come up with an exhaust that doesn't need replacing / repairing every few years!
I regularly get underneath my 981S and physically move the spring-loaded actuators and apply some high temperature copper grease. I believe WD40 on it's own just dries everything up.fasterthanlight said:
Moving them is important as is using different modes so they dont remain in one position too long. The chap who did the PPI on my 981 said lubricating the rods doesn’t do much as it’s the spindle that ceases so lubricating the rod doesn’t do much. Ultimately keeping the car garages in the dry is the best preventative measure bit not everyone can do that.JurassicMacan said:
So much for this then from Porsche GB’s web description of the extended warranty I referenced earlier, which doesn’t list the PSE as excluded:
“Like your car, we want to ensure your Porsche Approved Warranty also stands for reliability and trust. This means openly stating what will not be covered under a Porsche Approved Warranty and why.”
If it was me, I would be at least writing a stern letter to the CEO.
“Like your car, we want to ensure your Porsche Approved Warranty also stands for reliability and trust. This means openly stating what will not be covered under a Porsche Approved Warranty and why.”
If it was me, I would be at least writing a stern letter to the CEO.
My 981 GTS had the right hand side PSE replaced under extended warranty yesterday. I took the car in to the Porsche centre at Bolton just before Christmas for inspection and a seized valve was diagnosed. They told me there and then that it would be replaced.
Bought a non OPC 981S last summer, good spec on £45k miles and full OPC history. Paid for a 111 point check at local OPC just prior to supplied 3 month indie warranty running out. Got an estimate of repairs around £6k required to put the car onto a 24month OPC warranty. £2k of that was for……..you guessed it…… a full new exhaust system as PSE valves were sticking!!
So in short you need a new exhaust for an OPC warranty which apparently doesn’t cover the exhaust!
Recurring theme here boys…..
OPC service will pull your pants down at every opportunity unless perhaps you have purchased from them. Needless to say I told them what to do with their warranty, the chance of £6k repairs in 24 months is really quite low.
I now give the OPC thieves a wide berth and use Porche trained indies.
IMO the exhaust and PSE valves are covered under warranty and they are trying it on again, old habits die hard.
Hope this is helpful, let us know how you get on.
ps: some wd40 has worked the PSE valves loose but it’s unlikely to be a perm fix, we will see…..
So in short you need a new exhaust for an OPC warranty which apparently doesn’t cover the exhaust!
Recurring theme here boys…..
OPC service will pull your pants down at every opportunity unless perhaps you have purchased from them. Needless to say I told them what to do with their warranty, the chance of £6k repairs in 24 months is really quite low.
I now give the OPC thieves a wide berth and use Porche trained indies.
IMO the exhaust and PSE valves are covered under warranty and they are trying it on again, old habits die hard.
Hope this is helpful, let us know how you get on.
ps: some wd40 has worked the PSE valves loose but it’s unlikely to be a perm fix, we will see…..
Not very long, bought it around the end of October privately and transferred the 18 months of the warranty left into my name.
I find your story shocking, how can Porsche honour the warranty and replace the exhaust on one persons car and not the others?
Try Trading Standards for some advise and maybe gather together a list of people who have had successful claims.
I find your story shocking, how can Porsche honour the warranty and replace the exhaust on one persons car and not the others?
Try Trading Standards for some advise and maybe gather together a list of people who have had successful claims.
Chaps,
The Porsche Extended Warranty is covered by a third-party, so how is it that some dealers can claim on the warranty company while others can’t? Presumably they’re talking to the same assessors? All very odd!
Anecdotally, more than 6-years ago my 987.2 CS was in for its 6-year service which included a drive-belt check. I was informed that the belt tensioner was faulty and required replacement and that it wasn’t covered by the Warranty, despite my protestations. Figure that out. When asked if I wanted to extend the warranty you can guess my response!
Jeff
The Porsche Extended Warranty is covered by a third-party, so how is it that some dealers can claim on the warranty company while others can’t? Presumably they’re talking to the same assessors? All very odd!
Anecdotally, more than 6-years ago my 987.2 CS was in for its 6-year service which included a drive-belt check. I was informed that the belt tensioner was faulty and required replacement and that it wasn’t covered by the Warranty, despite my protestations. Figure that out. When asked if I wanted to extend the warranty you can guess my response!
Jeff
AlistairF
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Hi, Your saga had me checking my Porsche extended warranty documentation, which on the face of it looks pretty clear as there are 'whats included' and 'what's not included' sections. Porsche Warranty provider has changed from 2018 to 2020, but the wording is similar.
There are some vague clauses about external factors and functional impairment due to damage or wear and tear, damage caused by improper repair etc, and reporting faults early in the later policy.
Exhausts are not listed under the wear and tear items (although belt tensioners are).
I would read your specific policy and ask which clause of your policy writes out your claim. Other's experience may reflect earlier or differently worded policies.
Alistair
There are some vague clauses about external factors and functional impairment due to damage or wear and tear, damage caused by improper repair etc, and reporting faults early in the later policy.
Exhausts are not listed under the wear and tear items (although belt tensioners are).
I would read your specific policy and ask which clause of your policy writes out your claim. Other's experience may reflect earlier or differently worded policies.
Alistair
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