krazyrushin

Hey all, brand new to the community! I am currently in the market for a 987.2 Cayman. I have one I’m looking at. It’s nearly perfect but needs a HPFP. I’m looking everywhere but it’s Out of Stock or on back order. I’ve heard the ETA is 2025! What options exist? Is there a fuel pump from another Porsche that works as a replacement? Is there anything in the aftermarket? What options are available to me? Hard for me to imagine there’s no solution to this, since this doesn’t seem to be an uncommon issue with these cars.

TIA.

nicetheory

Welcome to the forum! 2025? Yikes. Mind if I ask you how you know it needs a HPFP? Also, for what it's worth, I noticed you wrote 987.2 Cayman and not 987.2 Cayman S. Only the S model has a HPFP so you won't be needing that sort of fuel pump if you're looking at a base model. The good news there is I just had my base model's fuel pump replaced this week and it "only" took a week for the part to arrive from Germany. I thought a week was too long... but sure beats waiting until 2025.

krazyrushin

Good call - it is an ‘S’. I had two mechanics look at it and they both said the same thing. If the car has been sitting for more than 10 min, it takes a while (a few seconds) to crank. Once started, it runs well! So I guess part of me is wondering how long it might have? It’ll be my weekend car, so is it possible it has another year or two of life? And also, has a shortage like that happened before? Is there a risk there won’t be any more parts? And is ordering from Germany an option? Price isn’t as much the issue as it is finding one. Haha.

Hal

If you really need it, think used parts. Maybe try a place like DC Automotive. Be sure you have the correct part number.

ekam

I had to replace my HPFP last winter and nobody had them except for one dealer out west who refused to sell it to my mechanic. Had to wait 2 weeks to get from Germany. Not fun.

cavediver32043

Because it runs well after starting but hiccups on starts makes me wonder. Question......does it start on cold starts ok?; or is it problematic only on hot starts. Reason I ask is I recently had a start issue on Hot starts and After fueling. Cold starts were fine and after it started on hot starts it ran fine. I have a 07CS with Port Injection vs DI/HPFP. I isolated the EVAP system Regeneration Valve which routes gas vapers back into the intake. This valve will fail in the closed position and cause starting issues. I replaced mine and Zero start issues. I would think a failing HPFP would cause issues while driving also...
Hey man, food for thought thinking outside the box!!

krazyrushin

Good question. I’m not sure, but something I can ask the dealer. Unfortunately, it’s many states away so I can’t diagnose and test. But that’s an interesting question. Didn’t really wonder if it could be something else. Thanks