Aug 30, 2005 9:58:17 PM
- LowPolarMoment
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- Loc: Boca Raton, FL
- Posts: 725, Gallery
- Registered on: May 22, 2005
Porsche replaced my engine!
I have a 2004 986 with 32,000 miles on it. I broke it in exactly in keeping with factory guidelines and had the 15k and 30k mile service done on time. I pulled up to a red light and heard a ticking noise. It sounded like a lifter noise. I was about a mile from my house so I drove it home. All gauges looked normal and power didn't seem reduced. I phoned the P dealer from the car and, as it was 4pm on Friday, he told me to bring it in on Monday morning. On Saturday I didn't use the car. On Sunday I ran a short errand and noticed that the ticking was gone. However, the engine started to run rough at idle and, looking in the rear view mirror, I saw what I thought was my exhaust. It seemed darker and more visible than usual so I brought the car right home. Monday morning, I called Porsche and had them bring it to the dealer on a flatbed truck. On Tuesday, the P service department phoned and began by saying, "Your new engine should arrive tomorrow and you can pick up the car the day after." HUH! My new what? For some reason, part of the valve train exited the engine through the valve cover. Removal of the oil filter showed some metal bits were already circulating. So, a brand new engine was installed in my car and the old one was put into the crate and shipped back to Porsche for an autopsy. I've never heard of anyone having to replace an engine in a car. Heck, I've driven cars 125,000 miles with the original clutch. I was going to move up to a 987S or a Cayman S when the 2007 models come out but this burst my Porsche bubble a bit.
