Menu toggle

water leek.... I wish!

Guest

Guest

New member
Well I called the AA out at the weekend thinking they would replace the hose. The mechanic opened the bonnet and sighed. 'Your cylinder head has gone mate... very expensive'

The water resevoir is full of oil and water sludge so I think he is probably spot on, but could it just be the gasket? If so does anyone have any idea on how much this will cost?

Colin
 
Dosen't the 944 have a water / oil cooler arrangement ? I seem to remember sometime in the dim and distant past the seals going on mine and causing similar problems. The seals are cheap and easy to replace from what I remember.
 
If you have a lux almost definately the gaskets in the oil cooler, (it is a heat exchanger arrangement using the coolant to cool the oil) They are a known failure and the early ones (orange) should be replaced by green ones. Usually only the oil gets into the coolant not the other way round.
A quick search on the web (Porsche 944 oil cooler seals) should find lots more info,
Tony
 
Thanks for your reply phil... A friend (an old 944 driver) has just said the same thing! He is 99% sure the cylinder head will not be warped and it will probably be a seal.
 
Hope so, I do know that Martyn C had a Cylinder head problem on his S2, but the cooler seals are more common.
Tony
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Posts made and opinions expressed are those of the individual forum members

Use of the Forum is subject to the Terms and Conditions

Disclaimer

The opinions expressed on this site are not necessarily those of the Club, who shall have no liability in respect of them or the accuracy of the content. The Club assumes no responsibility for any effects arising from errors or omissions.

Porsche Club Great Britain gives no warranties, guarantees or assurances and makes no representations or recommendations regarding any goods or services advertised on this site. It is the responsibility of visitors to satisfy themselves that goods and/or services supplied by any advertiser are bona fide and in no instance can the Porsche Club Great Britain be held responsible.

When responding to advertisements please ensure that you satisfy yourself of any applicable call charges on numbers not prefixed by usual "landline" STD Codes. Information can be obtained from the operator or the white pages. Before giving out ANY information regarding cars, or any other items for sale, please satisfy yourself that any potential purchaser is bona fide.

Directors of the Board of Porsche Club GB, Club Office Staff, Register Secretaries and Regional Organisers are often requested by Club members to provide information on matters connected with their cars and other matters referred to in the Club Rules. Such information, advice and assistance provided by such persons is given in good faith and is based on the personal experience and knowledge of the individual concerned.

Neither Porsche Club GB, nor any of the aforementioned, shall be under any liability in respect of any such information, advice or assistance given to members. Members are advised to consult qualified specialists for information, advice and assistance on matters connected with their cars at all times.

Porsche
Lockton
Pirelli
Officially approved
Oracle Finance
WEX Esso
Collecting Cars
Archant Dialogue
Back
Top