Explaining 3 New Problems with my Porsche Cayman 981 😬😬

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  • Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
  • Its going to cost around £3,000 to repair the Cayman. I handed the keys to my 2013 Porsche Cayman 981 S to Porsche Centre mechanics and this is what they found 😬😬
    Its a 2013 Porsche Cayman 981 S with 20" Spyder alloys finished in white. It has 63,000 miles and at the time of this video i have owned the car for 1.5 years.
    This is of course if i wanted to continue using OEM sports exhaust. I will need to weigh up my options, it seems a shame to have to change the whole expensive sports exhaust for the sake of a seizing butterfly valve.
    This video was made before the car was lowered (see my other videos on this car)
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  • @Richard-f4q9y
    @Richard-f4q9y Рік тому +81

    Wouldn’t like to reside there, as some would say…😊

  • @kclefthanded427
    @kclefthanded427 Рік тому +80

    You get what you pay for

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Рік тому +1

      Yeah I mean most 10 year old cars will probably need at least something but there is always something with Porsches that’s for sure. Thanks for watching

    • @thesimsinsider7464
      @thesimsinsider7464 Рік тому

      The new ones also go wrong and it seems even worse saw a 718 GTS video huge repair bill!@@alsatch_ I have 987.2 cayman so far so good lol

    • @ThatOneChannelinAZ
      @ThatOneChannelinAZ Рік тому +2

      Driven mine 7k miles in 2 1/2 months and no issues as well as 24K miles in 12, months and 74K in 8 years and no issues

  • @johnhanlon6061
    @johnhanlon6061 Рік тому +61

    I had white wheels o a motorcycle years ago. Never again 😂

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Рік тому +1

      So hard to keep clean even with the ceramic coating. Nature of the beast I suppose. Thanks for watching 👍

  • @Thegowfer65
    @Thegowfer65 Рік тому +86

    The problem with white wheels is they never match the body. These look cream against the pure white body.

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Рік тому +1

      Yeah the colour difference shows a lot more on video and pictures than it does in the real world. If you seen it in real life it’s very difficult to tell the difference thanks for watching 👍

  • @askiff1415
    @askiff1415 Рік тому +84

    Hairdressers spec’

    • @pabloalcantara9093
      @pabloalcantara9093 Рік тому +7

      I’m a builder and I’d drive it

    • @xRoRox
      @xRoRox Рік тому +1

      @@pabloalcantara9093 alcantara option ticked too?

    • @askiff1415
      @askiff1415 Рік тому +78

      @@pabloalcantara9093 nothing fundamentally wrong with a 981 but as any Porsche owner and Porsche dealership will tell you it must be the right spec, colour, interior type, wheels and options, then don’t bugger about with apart from possibly suspension upgrade if you’re gonna ‘track it’

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Рік тому +2

      Thanks I guess 😅😅 thanks for watching

    • @A_Lowly_Gentleman
      @A_Lowly_Gentleman Рік тому +1

      @@askiff1415Who wants to listen to porsche dealers and other owners when it’s your car 😂
      Boring…

  • @chrisolsen937
    @chrisolsen937 Рік тому +9

    That 944 though ❤❤❤

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Рік тому +2

      So tasty isn’t it

    • @eldavo69
      @eldavo69 Рік тому +2

      I’m inclined to agree - especially now it’s got 405bhp 🎉

  • @RobertSmith-bh5cv
    @RobertSmith-bh5cv 9 місяців тому +1

    Yes, the problems seem like things you could probably take care of yourself. I'm sure the PSE issue is a known problem and someone in one of the forums should know the fix. If the discs are just starting to show a lip, I'd try sanding it off myself or if they need replacing, as mentioned, buy the parts and do it your self or find a good Porsche independent. Coolant leak might be trickier depending where it is and should be addressed before it gets worse. Again, a good independent will be able to address this for much less than the Porsche dealer.

  • @davidpalin1790
    @davidpalin1790 Рік тому +2

    Posh beetle 🪲 😅😅😅

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Рік тому

      To an extent, more so the 911 though 👍🙌😀

    • @chriswilliams6944
      @chriswilliams6944 5 місяців тому

      Evolution of a classic. I see nothing derogatory there. 👍

  • @aussie8114
    @aussie8114 4 місяці тому

    In Britain this is called good weather 😅

  • @chriswilliams6944
    @chriswilliams6944 5 місяців тому

    Satch : stunningly honest and superb content as ever. It’s not easy to fess up over your own car issues however it’s refreshing that you’ve worn your heart on your sleeve here and I thank you for that. I too have a 981 S and your details about the butterfly valves is interesting ; I liberally spray mine with WD40 Silicone. 👊👍👍

  • @craigwilliams6734
    @craigwilliams6734 Рік тому +1

    These “main dealers” are a bloody nightmare- you had loads of meat on those discs!!! I Wouldn’t worry about the exhaust sound valve but the coolant leak is an issue. Nice motor though, so much nicer than those ugly Panamera’s!

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Рік тому +1

      It’s worth keeping an eye on but yeah I mean these dealers hold these mornings for a reason, in the hope we will book our cars in with them. I do need to pull them out soon as they are starting to squeal when braking, and I’ll put some stuff on the back of the pads. Thanks for watching 👍

    • @drunvert
      @drunvert 11 місяців тому

      Panamera isn't ugly as of 2017

    • @craigwilliams6734
      @craigwilliams6734 11 місяців тому

      @@drunvert Nearly as ugly as Chris Bangles BMWs

  • @salami99
    @salami99 9 місяців тому

    the sport exhaust is on backorder for years at this point. i guess ill keep the stock one.

  • @zainventuri7881
    @zainventuri7881 Рік тому

    Can't you just use an angle grinder to grind the lip off the disc?

  • @hummerlanding7295
    @hummerlanding7295 9 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @foxspeed197
    @foxspeed197 Рік тому

    luv the wheels just done mine in gold! wouldnt worry over the exhaust get underneath and get it lubed with anti-seize as for brakes... design 911 set of disc/pads/sensors £400 fit yourself!

  • @shelloiluk
    @shelloiluk Рік тому +1

    It’s a failure in the cayman and Boxster the coolant leak it’s super common

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Рік тому

      Thanks. Do you have any more information on what causes it specifically? Thanks for watching

    • @shelloiluk
      @shelloiluk Рік тому +2

      @@alsatch_ all I know is I’ve had 5 Porsches and the Boxster and cayman 987 both had coolant pipe leaks. It’s a crap design by Porsche happens with age

    • @salami99
      @salami99 9 місяців тому

      living in a snow/freezing climate. my 2014 has no leaks but im in California the cars here last decades

  • @giftedwrapzaz2559
    @giftedwrapzaz2559 5 місяців тому

    What needs to be done about the coolant leak? I have the same issue with mine.

  • @whitsundaydreaming
    @whitsundaydreaming Рік тому +1

    That Rolls Royce though ❤️❤️❤️

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Рік тому

      Tremendous 👍 thanks for watching

  • @johndc498
    @johndc498 Рік тому

    10 k in 5 years -

  • @darrenprior6339
    @darrenprior6339 Рік тому +1

    That 944 engine bay was off its head

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Рік тому +1

      It’s a mad build but I love it 👍 thanks for watching

    • @eldavo69
      @eldavo69 Рік тому +1

      Ta - it’s a bit of a labour of love

    • @fizzbitt
      @fizzbitt Рік тому +1

      The owner is off his head too mate... 😂

    • @darrenprior6339
      @darrenprior6339 Рік тому +1

      @@fizzbitt 🤣

  • @MadelnMachines
    @MadelnMachines Рік тому +1

    So what cost £3000 exactly?

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Рік тому

      The sports exhaust for this car is around £2,000 then labour to fit, new discs and labour/parts to identify and fix the coolant leak. All comes in at around a £3,000 estimate. Could be a bit more, could be a bit less. Thanks for watching 👍

    • @MadelnMachines
      @MadelnMachines Рік тому +1

      @@alsatch_ Do you need a new exhaust for the little sticky valve issue? Seems excessive. I don’t think the 718 looks right without the gt4 bumper but the 981 looks great with either.

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Рік тому

      @@MadelnMachines unfortunately it’s all built into the unit, so you couldn’t just change the butterfly valves unfortunately. It still sounds good with the sport button pressed, but pressing the exhaust button alone is pretty none existent (sound wise) so I can either live with it, or change it. Also, it makes that horrible squeak metal on metal sound every time the engine is turned on and off. Drives me a little bit crackers. Cheers 👍

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Рік тому +1

      It probably is worth at least taking it to an exhaust specialist to get a 2nd opinion. I’ll do that before replacing anything 👍

    • @sundershanmugam4269
      @sundershanmugam4269 Рік тому +1

      Hi Satch, interesting video. I have a 981 Cayman GTS and the left hand valve linkage has snapped ( due to seized valve) and I think the right one is also on its way out , loud clicking noise like yours. The left side box is getting changed by OPC under warranty but there's a long wait on back order apparently. Love the lowered look and spacers, although I have to say you're probably pushing it in terms of spacer size on the back.
      If I hadn't got the GTS I would have probably got an S like you and modified the f"'k out of it haha 😂.

  • @enemy-og
    @enemy-og Рік тому +2

    Are your daytime running lights sporadically flashing at 9:05 or am I losing my mind? 🤔

    • @jamesreynolds4220
      @jamesreynolds4220 Рік тому +1

      It's just the camera, common effect.

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching. Yeah it’s the effect of the camera. Not sure if it’s the frame rate or the hertz setting that causes it but it’s definitely not doing it in the real world. 👍

  • @jonfrench7133
    @jonfrench7133 Рік тому +6

    Personally i think the white wheels looks brilliant, the whole look with white bodywork and black side stripes gives it a bit of a track car look 👍

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Рік тому

      Thanks Jon. Trackdays in it this summer hopefully if I get the time. Thanks for watching 👍

  • @eldavo69
    @eldavo69 Рік тому +1

    The extreme close up of my ear was the highlight for me 😂

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Рік тому +1

      It’s one hell of an ear though. Never change it 😂

  • @mickwatson9818
    @mickwatson9818 Рік тому +1

    Hopefully the baffles can just be un seized? Maybe thats not possible I don’t know 🤷‍♂️

    • @askiff1415
      @askiff1415 Рік тому

      You’re right occasionally they can but often it’s too late and if they can be ‘un seized’ it’s highly likely it will seize again. Not the end of the world though

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Рік тому

      Hopefully with a lot of lubricant it can be changed. The exhaust itself still operates fine, but makes that horrible noise when starting and turning off the engine. Thanks for watching 👍

  • @s10lucky
    @s10lucky Рік тому +1

    My sports exhaust is exactly the same. Exhaust button changes the sound but not as much as pressing sport. Interesting.

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Рік тому

      It’s a little frustrating because I’ve driven other Porsches where pressing the exhaust button does have a big change of the sound. Not the end of the world wonder if there is more of an issue that that. Thanks for watching 👍

    • @s10lucky
      @s10lucky Рік тому +1

      @@alsatch_ I think it’s some sort of issue. I’d have thought that it should open both flaps (ooh err) when pressing the exhaust button. I shall do some research with my local specialist and report back 😂👍

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Рік тому

      @@s10lucky if you find anything please do let me know. Thanks mate 👍👍

    • @Rhcpbedders
      @Rhcpbedders 11 місяців тому

      It’s normal for sports button to make a big difference to the sound on these cars. Particularly the pops and crackles

  • @peterfritzphoto
    @peterfritzphoto Рік тому +1

    Those wheels look fabulous, Al. 👍

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Рік тому

      Thank you Peter. I do love them. Bugger to keep clean though 🙈🙈 thanks for watching appreciate it 👍👍

  • @peterfritzphoto
    @peterfritzphoto Рік тому +2

    That’s a very cheap shot. UA-cam ad revenue for 130k subs is far less than you think. But more importantly, try making half as many videos - no, a tenth as many - then you might have an insight into how much work goes into creating this free entertainment for you to enjoy. Opinions based on ignorance and speculation are worthless.

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Рік тому

      Couldn’t have said it better myself. 👍👍

  • @williamband2338
    @williamband2338 Рік тому +2

    Love those white wheels!

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Рік тому

      Thanks man I love them 👍 thanks for watching

  • @713vinh
    @713vinh Рік тому +3

    Nice to see you making videos again, yeah Porsche repairs are not cheap to say the least. That Cayman is beautiful, worth every penny to keep her well maintained.

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Рік тому

      Thank you sir. Yeah love the motor worth maintaining 👍thanks for watching

  • @helenporschegirl4577
    @helenporschegirl4577 Рік тому +2

    White on white just works so much here. Exhaust still seems to work ok other than the noise. Nice to see you back uploading Satch 👍 x

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Рік тому

      Thanks. Exhaust is really nice. Not as nice as my 997 but still good. Thanks for watching 👍

  • @aircooled.obsession
    @aircooled.obsession Рік тому

    I'm sure i recognise that fella, it's not the PCGB 944 joint register secretary is it?