Do I really need the super special $200 Porsche coolant?

[JFP in PA]

That looks to be in the tip's coolant valve area; if so, you are going to need to lower the engine and trans a bit to gain access.

[Petecomplete]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

That looks to be in the tip's coolant valve area; if so, you are going to need to lower the engine and trans a bit to gain access.

Will loosening the front engine mount only, and lower the engine 3-4cm with a jack work for him in this case? I did this when i changed my engine mount and its not and absurd amount of work.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Petecomplete

Will loosening the front engine mount only, and lower the engine 3-4cm with a jack work for him in this case? I did this when i changed my engine mount and its not and absurd amount of work.

Not really; undoing the front mount and lowering the engine will actually raise the trans slightly, which is the opposite of what you need to do. Undo all three mounts while supporting the engine/ trans, then lower it just enough to get at the problem as you don't want to be over stressing hoses and wire harnesses.

[Nickanator8]

I managed to replace the valve without needing to disconnect the engine or trans in any way. It was a huge pain and through the process I developed many hand cramps and had a crowbar punch me in the mouth, but the leak seems fixed!

I'm super curious if anyone knows how much it would have cost me to get this job done at a dealer/independent mechanic. I'm always wanting to know how much money I saved doing it myself.