FlatSixS

If everything else works fine (soft top open & close, hydraulic rams/pump system, cover lid open/close, etc), I think the culprit is probably the window regulator/motor (Part# 997 543 016 02). I guess that it will take a lot of work to reach that part for replacement.

Forgot to mention another alternative (5th): (although a bit expensive) but you get more frunk space... Spare Tire Kit - 997 ($1595)

Yes, mine has the pump leaking not the rubber gasket. Still replacing the pump is either 80$ (OE) or 25$ OEM. Not a difficult task to do (in my opinion) if you’re handy.

I made mine with a honeycomb grill mesh (almost identical form of the one used for the GT4). I made them for center radiator as well as both sides. Didn’t like the fit and final look of the zunsport ones. IMHO mines look almost OE.

In order to access the rams (hydraulic pistons) at each side, you must first have to place the top in “service position”: that’s it almost all way up/front. In my case, got puddle of oil at both sides, so both rams failed. It is recommended that both cylinders must be either rebuilt ($$) or replaced($$$$$). Luckily your hydraulic pump could be fine or maybe not. Again, rebuilt the pump can be an option too, but I suggest to try first to fix the rams only. And I mean BOTH rams as if one failed the other should fail soon. Once the soft top is in service position and the rear lid moved away (staying above the engine cover) you can access hydraulic pump and rams removing the carpet cover (where the top rest when is folded back). For the rams it will be a lot easier if you remove the rear speakers at bot sides on the rear seats, in order to access the nut at each lower end of the rams. Be careful with the hydraulic lines not to kink/ damage them. Remove the pump from its support, turn around to access the hydraulic lines connectors and unbolt the banjo bolts from the pump. I suggest to use the very detailed instructions to remove the rams from cabriolethydraulics.com. Follow its instructions and send to them for rebuilt. They did an excellent job replacing all the seals and rebuilding the pistons. Good luck

Here are the options: 1.- I you don't want (or not feel particularly handy to deal with a flat tire fix on the road); the easiest way is to call your Road Assistance from your car's insurance, wait on the side of the road and flat bed your car to a tire shop or dealer. Obviously this option sometimes won't be the most faster, safer or practical. 2.- Use the OE sealant and compressor that comes with the car and see if the air hold up to safe drive the car. Later you should bring the car to a tire shop/dealer for proper cleaning inside and proper fixing of the tire puncture. Your TPMS system should be checked too. 3.- As an extra option -as was suggested previously above by Uwon-, is to get a tubeless tire repair kit. If you can identify/find out the puncture location in the tire, and is reparable with the kit, you can do it on the spot and use the air compressor to inflate the tire, then you're back on the road. This smart choice doesn't use too much space in your "frunk", and provides an extra tool to fix a flat tire (aside from the sealant). 4.- Another alternative: I bough on eBay an spare tire with the Porsche OE jack kit (from an 996) and I placed (fitted) in my frunk, together with a HF torque wrench, rubber globes, small foam knee pads and some rags. Be aware that for the 997S (with 19" wheels and bigger brake calipers), you will need to add also a 5 mm spacer (for front wheel) and a set of longer bolt lugs, so the spare tire won't rub brake calipers. I tested it in my 997.1 C2S cabriolet and it worked fine. Of course, with this option, frunk space is almost gone, but for the occasional trips that I do with my wife, the back seats are then used for small luggage below/above the folded backseats, and was enough for our weekend trips to nearer cities. Be aware that if this option is used, you will end up with a huge wheel in your backseat (as won't fit in the frunk), so luggage must be moved there to make space behind the seats for the replaced wheel/tire. An extra item: add a garbage plastic bag to cover the wheel in that case so dirt won't land in your carpet or seats.