[Teddis]

Did you get a picture of the new transfer plug ? Is it the newer style ? If so, we believe that cannot crack the case (not tapered)

 

[David45]

Did you get a picture of the new transfer plug ? Is it the newer style ? If so, we believe that cannot crack the case (not tapered)

No pictures offered and my assigned SA wasn’t in today. Maybe next week I’ll contact him but as a lowly Macan owner amongst all the exotics I’m not expecting that kind of attention.
But everyone there has been really supportive so far.

 

[Teddis]

You might be able to grab a picture from the underside……..

 

[iconoclast]

I’m serious. Did you taste it? Rub it between two fingers and whiff. If need be, taste a drop. You’ll know. Each fluid has a unique smell and taste. Tranny, brake, antifreeze, diff… All from under the front area. Best of luck.

Taste it?

 

[vanmacandriver]

Good news! I went to the dealer to get a dog seat I left in the car and the paperwork I didn’t get when I left the car for service last Saturday. Well, to my surprise, the car was ready. I didn’t get a call telling me what they found or how it was fixed, but it as ready nonetheless.
Turns out the transfer case fluid fill plug wasn’t tightened properly and that was the source of the leak. The transfer case was refilled, the plug torqued to spec, the case, pan and underside cleaned, car run tested and pronounced ready to go, all before I got there.

Congratulations, luckily, it was something minor, and you caught it in time. There were a lot of comments here about how Porsches are reliable cars, and while this is true, at the end of the day, statistics don't matter when it comes to your own customer experience. Mine is still in the shop two weeks later, hopefully not for much longer.

 

[Hellraizer1987]

My man i feel ya.. my issue of console being finiky was not as nasty but i gave me heart ache.. live it

 

[David45]

You might be able to grab a picture from the underside……..

Well, I did get a couple pictures and without raising the car I really can’t see much. But the picture from earlier this evening shows a couple more drops of transfer case fluid. The dealer claims to have cleaned up the mess. How long should I expect dripping before I take it back to them?

 

[Robert M]

Well, I did get a couple pictures and without raising the car I really can’t see much. But the picture from earlier this evening shows a couple more drops of transfer case fluid. The dealer claims to have cleaned up the mess. How long should I expect dripping before I take it back to them?

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If there is nowhere under the vehicle where old fluid could have been laying in wait to drip on your garage floor I'd be concerned that there is something else amiss. Wipe it all down, take it for a drive, and park it with some paper or cardboard under it and wait/loof for more seepage. If you get more seepage take it back to the dealer.

 

[David45]

Im really not sure where transfer case fluid that leaks from a loose plug would go while driving for a thousand miles at highway speeds. The dealer claims to have cleaned up the mess but I would still expect some run off. I guess if I still see dripping after a week I’ll give them a call.

 

[BayAreaNewb]

Im really not sure where transfer case fluid that leaks from a loose plug would go while driving for a thousand miles at highway speeds. The dealer claims to have cleaned up the mess but I would still expect some run off. I guess if I still see dripping after a week I’ll give them a call.

You're a lot more patient than I. I'd be on the phone with a bit of controlled fire in my voice. Who has time for this BS? Loaner or not - people have to work and keep daily schedules. Again, how do problems like this exist at this point of the Macan's life cycle? Every bug and known issue of design should be completely hammered out by now. I'll be monitoring mine like a hawk now when it finally gets here.

Sorry you're going through this headache.

 

[iconoclast]

Won't the 'belly pan' catch & hide small leaks?

Sadly, I think to really know if it is fixed, you must lift the car, remove the belly pan & inspect the undercarriage and look for any new spots on the belly pan.

 

[VAGfan]

I would guess that they didn't fix it. The small plastic pan under the Transfer Case is not very big, and it won't hold much fluid before it drips.
Hate to say this, but maybe the Transfer Case is cracked at the drain plug opening.....and overtightening the plug at the factory is what cracked it to begin with.
The dealer tech saw it leaking, and just tightened it more, propagating the crack.

I think I cracked my transfer case! | Porsche Macan Forum

 

[Teddis]

Agggh, the picture is kinda blurry....butt that looks like active droplets ??? Back to dealer right away......

 

[David45]

Another picture tonight about 30 minutes after a 40+ turnpike run. I’m not liking what I see and have sent my SA a text to see if I can get in this week.

 

[vanmacandriver]

Again, how do problems like this exist at this point of the Macan's life cycle?

There’s always a small percentage of manufacturing defects, especially during supply chain disruptions, new vendors are being on-boarded etc. mine apparently had a defective mechatronic control unit.

 

[David45]

My new, month old ‘23 S is still dripping transfer case fluid after the dealer claims it was fixed and cleaned. They said the fill screw needed to be tightened and torqued. A week later and it’s still dripping.
They claim to be trying to get a loaner but I’m penciled in for sometime in May!
It’s a very slow leak but how would I know if the fluid level is getting TOO low?

 

[Mleibrock]

My new, month old ‘23 S is still dripping transfer case fluid after the dealer claims it was fixed and cleaned. They said the fill screw needed to be tightened and torqued. A week later and it’s still dripping.
They claim to be trying to get a loaner but I’m penciled in for sometime in May!
It’s a very slow leak but how would I know if the fluid level is getting TOO low?

You never will. You could estimate how many drips happen in an hour and extrapolate that and refill that amount after a couple weeks.

 

[David45]

This past week

The above shows dripping for a few days early in the week.

This picture shows dripping in one day Thursday morning to Friday morning.

And to think I gave my son my 17 year old Acura RL A Spec + $1,000 because it was leaking oil. It was running great and still looked good but was tired of seeing oil drip marks on the drive way. The $ was to help do the timing belt which should stop the leak (different seals already being fixed).

Im keeping my fingers crossed hoping the dealer will get my Mac transfer case leak stopped. Monitoring this leak is really making it hard to have a glowing new car experience!

 

[yrralis1]

This past week

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The above shows dripping for a few days early in the week.

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This picture shows dripping in one day Thursday morning to Friday morning.

And to think I gave my son my 17 year old Acura RL A Spec + $1,000 because it was leaking oil. It was running great and still looked good but was tired of seeing oil drip marks on the drive way. The $ was to help do the timing belt which should stop the leak (different seals already being fixed).

Im keeping my fingers crossed hoping the dealer will get my Mac transfer case leak stopped. Monitoring this leak is really making it hard to have a glowing new car experience!

This is not acceptable . Who have you spoken to beyond Carlos ?

 

[reguy]

Your dealer should be thinking about this ....

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