ltc

don't forget the 968...

User 4221

Very true.....

yeldogt

Was the shaft ever upgraded or are they installing the same one??

User 4221

There are several versions with P/N of:

955-421-020-10, -11, -12, -20, -21

Don't know if they were "upgraded" or not.

akim47

was at dealer talking to my tech on this... we're considering an '06 CS... not sure im thrilled about this problem along with cracked coils and coolant tubes..

btw, if anyone needs a new c shaft, pm me for a hook-up... well, if your in the socal - los angeles area.

yeldogt

So what did the tech say about them on the 06??

Not sure I would buy an early C that was not CPO - unless a few of the problems were fixed.

I'm sure most of the cars have had the coils -- at least once. Actually they are not very expensive anyway -- but this problem should have been fixed a long time .

bella1

Happy to report my CPO repair was $0.00. My impression is the problem lies with the bearing and not the shaft. At least, in my case, the bearing completely disintegrated, and I could find nothing left other than a round rubber ring. I saw the Vertex website and noticed there is a discount for returning the broken shaft. If this is so, then would they not be reusing the shaft and just replacing the bearing?

cordsig79

I am pretty sure from multitudes of cardan shaft previous posts you just need to make friends with a local drivetrain shop and they can fix it on the spot......which I assume means new bearings and rubber housing........for a couple hundred bucks.

mudman2

well thats certainly one way of approaching it. Parts may be a problem however so reckon out of action for a week or so.

Kevin M.

I went the Vertex way as well, so far so good.

cordsig79

well my first shaft lasted for 65k miles..........I have the base and I am always paranoid about getting caught with my pants down....heres my list of parts I have stuffed in my closet.....(never had a garage, ha).

new set of Plugs, a few Oil filter w/gasket, 4 sets of pads and hardware, 5 quart bottle of Mobile 1, extra coolant...........I would like to add the bearings and rubber housing. Should I just call SunCoast about these items to "repack" the cardan shaft?

I think a full cardan shaft would look ridiculous in the closet........

This all stems from when I had my left rear window broken out in the PIG.......it took 7 days and 700 dollars to get the part from somewhere I had no idea, the dealership mentioned there were 2 in the US and Germany maybe the only option.

mudman2

I think my first was done under the beta replacement plan at around 7K maybe a little more the second one lasted about 100K.

I only keep a spare set of plugs and coils on the basis that if I bought them they will never fail again (touch wood)

Oh I do have a set of rear drilled rotors to go on at some point when I won't fry outside.

russak

Mine just went on my 04S @ 66,000 miles. Was able to drive it around for 100 miles before repair. Local Porsche independant shop (Eurosport Porsche) charged me $800 for the part and was able to replace it with 1 hour labor @$89. This has otherwise been a great car (except for radio/nav system problems).

RodVertex

You are correct Bella1. 99% of the times the center support bearing is the culprit. We obviously do reuse the broken shafts and fit them with a stronger center support bearing. This is definitely not a life time fix but it WILL last longer than a new $750 shaft from the dealer. Our current price is $389 with a new lower core price of $150, Balanced and ready for installation.
See : Porsche Cayenne Drive Shaft

Riskadvisor

My 04' Turbo went out last week...only had 38,000 miles. Took it to Down Town Porsche last week and they told me i needed to replace my tires. Spent $1500 on a new set of tires and problem was still there..."THUMPING". Took the car to House Automotives and was advised I need to replace my drivetrain. Can you hook me up with a new drivetrain? Thanks in advance.