718as Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 Hi, Apart from Engine Oil and Filter, Cabin and Air filter, plugs. Is there any other part that gets changed? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 Should get brake fluid and a belt check also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
718as Posted December 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 Thanks What belts does the car use? (Water pump?) I trust the cam is chain driven. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 Serpentine belt that runs he pump and ancillaries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 Yes, the cams are chain driven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T24RES Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 2 x cabin filters ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 I don't think the standard fixed price service includes the spark plugs either. £600+ without spark plugs or brake fluid. Add both those and you are looking at £1000i suspect. Spark plugs are more a mileage item rather than age so if I had a 4 year old 981 with 20k miles I wouldn't change the plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMA Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 53 minutes ago, Greenman said: I don't think the standard fixed price service includes the spark plugs either. £600+ without spark plugs or brake fluid. Add both those and you are looking at £1000i suspect. Spark plugs are more a mileage item rather than age so if I had a 4 year old 981 with 20k miles I wouldn't change the plugs. Yup, just coming up to my 4 year service and asked Sheffield OPC for their prices and what extra was needed at 4 years, their reply was: Quote Service £615 Brake Fluid Change (doesn't include Clutch fluid change though) £95.00 Spark plugs £230.00. The tyre sealant is recommended to be replaced £50.00 All the above costs include parts, labour and Vat is applicable. So that's a total of £990 and I guess that + vat too so £1188 But I can get a set of plus from design911.co.uk for about £51 and fit them myself. Brake fluid is £30 and can do that myself too. Just need to find a cheap source for the tyre gunk and I'm a happy'ish bunny Take a look here for what the servicing includes: http://www.porsche.com/uk/accessoriesandservice/porscheservice/serviceandorgininalparts/servicepricing/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 Re-sealing tyre's. If they don't leak air they don't need doing surely. Sounds like money for old rope to me. Well, removing tyre's and slapping them back on for £50. No thanks. £1200 for a major service sounds extortionate if broken down as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 I think he means the emergency tire sealant needs replacing, perhaps it goes off over time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 53 minutes ago, Lonewolfgjp said: I think he means the emergency tire sealant needs replacing, perhaps it goes off over time? It does indeed have a shelf life - and a use-by date on some of the bottles. You can always ask for the old one back and flog it on ebay to someone that wants to take the risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
718as Posted December 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 How often does the coolant need to refreshed.? Anone had to replace the drive belt? If so what was mileage. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Have to confess I agree with the abive gent ... £1200 in theory for full service (major) you think ok it's a Porsche but when it's broken down like the above and £70 to buy the plugs but £230 fitted (buying not from OPC of course) does smack of savaging the punter rather than premium service costs ! Id be tempted to get the service done at OPC and then source the plugs and get them fitted by a n other reputable local Porsche mechanic as once you've got the Porsche stamp in service book that's what matters surely ? ive got a free year this year ... But next year be tempted to do that ... Didn't realise that if mileage low however plugs don't need changing ... Do most change them in any case ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
718as Posted December 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 To keep the warranty in place do services need to be done at OPC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdunderwood Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 I asked Porsche Guildford and they advised that I could use another garage and still maintain the warrantee as long as they used genuine Porsche parts and the right mobile 1 oil. I used a recognised Porsche specialist garage because I still wanted a quality stamp in the service book, which for me is important. They were significantly cheaper as well as covering a much wider inspection than the standard Porsche service. You could skimp by not changing the plugs but due to the service interval for plug changes that could mean a big gap between getting them changed. At the end of the day you are driving c. a 70k car........ I bulked at the cost of the service even form a specialist but then tried to convince myself out wasn't too bad as she only needs a service every two years :-) The brake fluid is recommended to be changed every two years. Again there is a stamp in the book and finally a corrosion inspection at year 4, also a stamp in the book. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 17 hours ago, Lonewolfgjp said: I think he means the emergency tire sealant needs replacing, perhaps it goes off over time? Haha, now I feel silly. Well, not that silly as I've never carried or used that gunk in my life (I just run the risk without a spare). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 51 minutes ago, runner said: Have to confess I agree with the abive gent ... £1200 in theory for full service (major) you think ok it's a Porsche but when it's broken down like the above and £70 to buy the plugs but £230 fitted (buying not from OPC of course) does smack of savaging the punter rather than premium service costs ! Porsche charge £150 per hour labour or there abouts. We all know that. So, assuming that they are charging for an hours labour, to change plugs, then that makes the plugs £80 from Porsche. We all know what we are getting into..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
718as Posted December 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Hi, Are air filters a 4yr or 6yr replacement item? Also when is coolant changed? BTW - Does anyone have access to the service schedule booklet in PDF please? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj225 Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 3 hours ago, Jason986S said: Haha, now I feel silly. Well, not that silly as I've never carried or used that gunk in my life (I just run the risk without a spare). For what it's worth, I actually used to recommend not changing it. They have a shelf life of around 3-5 years, and it's not good stuff. It is only as effective as a space-saver (i.e. not supposed to do more than 40mph on it for a short distance only kinda thing) and it makes a right mess of the inner run of the wheel. The money saved could go towards a new tyre if/when you need to use it - assuming you already have breakdown cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 23 minutes ago, cj225 said: For what it's worth, I actually used to recommend not changing it. They have a shelf life of around 3-5 years, and it's not good stuff. It is only as effective as a space-saver (i.e. not supposed to do more than 40mph on it for a short distance only kinda thing) and it makes a right mess of the inner run of the wheel. The money saved could go towards a new tyre if/when you need to use it - assuming you already have breakdown cover That's cool. I know it makes a mess and fitters hate it as it makes puncture repairs more difficult. I have fancy RAC cover for me and the wife with all bells and whistles in any car for like £14pcm. So I'd just get dropped to a local tyre place and slap a new hoop on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj225 Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 7 minutes ago, Jason986S said: That's cool. I know it makes a mess and fitters hate it as it makes puncture repairs more difficult. I have fancy RAC cover for me and the wife with all bells and whistles in any car for like £14pcm. So I'd just get dropped to a local tyre place and slap a new hoop on. That's pretty much it. When I worked at Volvo, we would give 12mnths Allianz breakdown free with a main dealer (or approved repair) service anyway (called 'Volvo Assist') which was free recovery and courtesy car. It meant that the £50 saved could be put towards new rubber if it ever came to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 1 hour ago, cj225 said: That's pretty much it. When I worked at Volvo, we would give 12mnths Allianz breakdown free with a main dealer (or approved repair) service anyway (called 'Volvo Assist') which was free recovery and courtesy car. It meant that the £50 saved could be put towards new rubber if it ever came to it. Makes perfect sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelin Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Clearly obvious here what we can do as DIY owners. When I had the 997 I changed the belt and plugs myself, saved a fortune! OPC is a rip off sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 37 minutes ago, michelin said: OPC is a rip off sometimes. No, OPC is £150 per hour and they give you a time for each task,however difficult it gets. People are naive in thinking they will get something for nothing but the different tasks are costed out for an average. If your car hasn't been worked on it a certain area for a while, then they will spend more than the allotted time dealing with the task. I used to always champion the good indy and there is a place for them, but I see too much corner cutting now where you don't know exactly what you are getting, so would rather go back to the protection you get from main dealers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 37 minutes ago, Araf said: No, OPC is £150 per hour and they give you a time for each task,however difficult it gets. People are naive in thinking they will get something for nothing but the different tasks are costed out for an average. If your car hasn't been worked on it a certain area for a while, then they will spend more than the allotted time dealing with the task. I used to always champion the good indy and there is a place for them, but I see too much corner cutting now where you don't know exactly what you are getting, so would rather go back to the protection you get from main dealers.. Humm, I'm not convinced. i don't think OPCs have to try as hard, as most will use an OPC as a matter of course (certainly in the first few years of cars life. ). On the other hand indi's really have to do a good job to maintain their reputation, lose their reputation and they are out of business. however I'm sure some OPCs are excellent and some indi's may not be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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