Porsche 996 997 GT2 GT3 Turbo Coolant Pipe Fix / Prevention

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Porsche 996 997 GT2 GT3 Turbo Coolant Pipe Fix / Prevention

Coolant pipe failure is an inevitable problem with the Porsche GT1-block equipped models (GT3, GT2, Turbo). Bonded together by adhesives, the factory pipes will eventually fail and be catastrophic. As the best preventative fix/solution for this problem, BBi Autosport offers replacement billet aluminum coolant pipes to be permanently welded that are available through Pelican Parts. Compared to the factory fittings, the replacement BBi billet fittings offers superior metallurgy to allow stronger, higher quality welds.

Here are some pictures of the entire process:

Removing the engine



Disassembling the top end







Removing the factory fittings that are held together with adhesive





Time to weld on replacement BBi Autosport billet fittings