KNOWN FAULT · Porsche

PDK clutches and coolant pipes on the 718 Boxster/Cayman (982)

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Engine / equipment: Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman (982)
Period mentioned: 2016 onwards
Symptoms: With PDK, shudder when pulling away, harsh low-speed engagement and clutch-slip codes; coolant leaks from aged pipes and hoses.
Possible cause described: The PDK clutch packs wear faster on hard-driven cars (launch control, track use). Salt and freeze-thaw cycles age the coolant pipes and hoses. The specialist garage considers the four-cylinder engine robust.
Check for the garage: Change the PDK oil and filter every 60,000–90,000 km; read the gearbox codes; pressure-test the cooling circuit on cars with several winters.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Change the PDK oil and filter every 60,000–90,000 km; read the gearbox codes; pressure-test the cooling circuit on cars with several winters.

What are the symptoms?

With PDK, shudder when pulling away, harsh low-speed engagement and clutch-slip codes; coolant leaks from aged pipes and hoses.

Which cars and years does it affect?

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