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- Porsche 95B.1 Macan Petrol 2.0L (237Bhp) 2014-18
- Porsche 95B.2 Macan Petrol 2.0L (245Bhp) 2019-21
This OE Match radiator installs directly into the original mounting locations and uses the existing hoses and fasteners, making it a straightforward replacement solution during cooling system service or repair. It’s ideal for maintenance intervals, coolant leaks, core damage, or when upgrading an ageing factory radiator.
Fits:
Porsche 95B Macan 2.0L 2014 - 2018
Porsche 95B.2 Macan 2.0L 2019 >>
Diagram ref no 1
The radiator circulates coolant through its high-surface-area core, where heat is dissipated into the air stream passing through the front of the vehicle. This process helps:
• Maintain engine temperature within optimal range
• Prevent engine overheating during load and highway cruising
• Protect the engine from thermal stress
• Support stable climate system function
A worn, clogged, or leaking radiator can lead to engine overheating, reduced performance, coolant loss, and potential engine damage if left unchecked. Symptoms of radiator issues include rising temperature gauge readings, coolant puddles under the vehicle, heater performance loss, or steam from the engine bay. Installing this OE Match radiator restores effective thermal management.
When to replace:
• Visible coolant leak or core corrosion
• Persistent overheating or temperature spikes
• Bent, crushed, or clogged cooling fins
• During cooling system overhaul (water pump, thermostat, hoses)
• After collision damage to the front end or cooling assembly
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- Porsche 955 Cayenne S 4.5L V8 2003-06
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Water Cooling Pipe System Upgrade
The OE Match Water Cooling Pipe System Upgrade is a
permanent solution to one of the most common and well-known cooling system
failures affecting the first-generation Porsche 955 Cayenne 4.5L V8 S and Turbo
models built between 2003 and 2006.
Fits:
- Porsche 955 Cayenne S 4.5L V8 2003-06
- Porsche 955 Cayenne Turbo 4.5L 2003-06
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Diagram ref Nos 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16 and 17
The original factory cooling system uses a series of plastic coolant pipes located beneath the intake manifold to carry coolant between the engine block, thermostat housing and cylinder heads. While perfectly adequate when new, years of repeated heat cycles cause these plastic pipes to become brittle and lose their structural integrity. Eventually they can soften, crack or separate from their bonded joints, leading to sudden coolant loss and rapid engine overheating.
Porsche later introduced an improved aluminium pipe design to eliminate this weakness. This OE Match upgrade kit replaces the original plastic coolant pipes with durable alloy replacements, providing a long-term repair that is far more resistant to heat, pressure and age-related deterioration.
A failed coolant pipe can result in coolant leaking into the engine valley beneath the intake manifold, where it may initially go unnoticed. Drivers often first discover the problem through unexplained coolant loss, coolant odours, warning messages or engine overheating. Continuing to drive with a leaking pipe can lead to severe engine damage, making early replacement a wise preventative maintenance upgrade.
Replacement is strongly recommended if the intake manifold is already being removed for other engine work, such as starter motor replacement, knock sensor replacement or general engine servicing. Many owners also choose to install the alloy upgrade proactively once their Cayenne reaches higher mileage or shows signs of cooling system deterioration.
Features & Benefits
- OE Match alloy water cooling pipe upgrade kit
- Replaces the original plastic coolant pipes
- Eliminates a common failure point on early 4.5L V8 engines
- Improved resistance to heat and coolant pressure
- Reduces the risk of sudden coolant loss and engine overheating
- Ideal preventative maintenance upgrade
- Suitable for Porsche 955 Cayenne 4.5L S and Turbo models (2003-2006)
- Direct replacement for the original cooling pipe assembly
Porsche 955 Cayenne Alloy Water Cooling Pipe Upgrade
The first-generation Porsche Cayenne is renowned for its performance and versatility, but owners of the early 4.5-litre V8 models are often familiar with the factory plastic coolant pipe issue. Upgrading to the later alloy pipe design is widely regarded as one of the most important preventative maintenance improvements for these vehicles.
At Design911, we supply high-quality OE Match cooling system components that restore reliability while maintaining original fitment standards. Whether you're carrying out preventative maintenance, repairing a coolant leak or rebuilding your engine, this alloy coolant pipe upgrade offers lasting peace of mind.
Why Upgrade to Alloy Coolant Pipes?
Unlike the original plastic pipes, alloy pipes are unaffected by prolonged exposure to engine heat and pressure. Once installed, they provide a significantly more durable cooling system capable of withstanding the demanding operating temperatures of the Porsche V8 engine.
Common Symptoms of Failing Plastic Coolant Pipes
- Unexplained coolant loss
- Coolant smell after driving
- Coolant pooling beneath the intake manifold
- Low coolant warning messages
- Rising engine temperatures or overheating
- Steam from the engine bay
Replacing the plastic coolant pipes before failure helps avoid costly overheating repairs and significantly improves long-term engine reliability
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The OE Match Radiator Water Fan is a replacement electric cooling fan designed for selected Porsche Cayenne 955 and 957 models.
Mounted within the radiator cooling assembly, the electric fan draws air through the radiator and associated heat exchangers when additional airflow is required. This is particularly important when the vehicle is stationary, travelling slowly or operating under conditions where natural airflow through the front of the vehicle is insufficient.
By increasing airflow through the radiator, the fan helps remove heat from the engine coolant and supports stable operating temperatures. It also contributes to cooling-system and air-conditioning performance under demanding conditions.
The OE-equivalent fan is the smaller of the two radiator cooling fans, with the original Porsche specification listed at 300W and incorporating the fan's electronic output-stage control module.
Fits:- Porsche 955 Cayenne 2003-06
- Porsche 957 Cayenne 2007-09
Diagram Ref No 18
What This Product Does:
The radiator fan provides forced airflow through the cooling pack when vehicle speed alone does not provide sufficient air movement.
Its functions include:
- Drawing cooling air through the radiator.
- Helping remove heat from the engine coolant.
- Supporting stable engine operating temperature.
- Providing additional cooling when the vehicle is stationary.
- Increasing airflow during slow-speed driving.
- Supporting cooling during high ambient temperatures.
- Helping manage temperatures when the engine is under increased load.
- Supporting condenser airflow for the air-conditioning system.
- Working with the vehicle's electronic cooling controls to vary fan operation as required.
- Replacing a seized, noisy, damaged or electrically failed original fan.
The cooling system depends on both coolant circulation and airflow. Even with a good radiator and water pump, insufficient airflow can allow temperatures to rise when the vehicle is not moving quickly enough to force air through the radiator naturally.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
Possible symptoms include:
- Engine temperature rising while stationary.
- Temperature increasing in slow-moving traffic.
- Engine temperature returning towards normal once vehicle speed increases.
- Cooling fan failing to operate when required.
- Fan operating intermittently.
- Fan running only at certain speeds.
- Fan remaining permanently on.
- Excessive fan noise.
- Grinding or scraping noises from the fan motor.
- Squealing from the fan bearing area.
- Fan blades rotating slowly.
- Fan failing to reach normal speed.
- Visible wobble while the fan is operating.
- Damaged or cracked fan blades.
- Fan contacting its shroud.
- Cooling-system warning messages.
- Engine overheating.
- Air-conditioning performance becoming poor while stationary.
- Blown cooling-fan fuse.
- Electrical fault codes relating to fan control.
- Burnt electrical smell from the fan or control electronics.
These symptoms can also be caused by coolant-system, wiring, sensor or control faults, so proper diagnosis should be carried out before replacement.
Why Replacement Matters:
The electric fan is a critical part of maintaining correct engine temperature when airflow through the radiator is limited.
A weak or non-operational fan can allow coolant temperature to rise beyond the intended operating range.
Replacing a faulty fan helps restore:
- Correct radiator airflow.
- Stable engine temperature.
- Reliable low-speed cooling.
- Improved cooling during idling.
- Correct air-conditioning condenser airflow.
- Consistent electronic fan control.
- Reduced risk of overheating.
- Reliable operation of the complete cooling system.
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Fits:
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Diagram ref no 16.
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Diagram ref no 17.
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