10 yr/120K miles engine warranty question
10-11-2018, 09:59 AM
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10 yr/120K miles engine warranty question
We are all familiar with the above Porsche warranty (thanks Rob), however my question is this. Given my first in-service date, my ‘extended engine warranty’ runs until 2026. If I blow my engine in 2024 and need a new one, what replacement engine should I expect to get? Is it still conceivable that Porsche would still be manufacturing the 3.8L NA 991.1 engine or would I get the new 4.0L NA engine? Anyone have any idea what we 991.1 owners should reasonably expect from Porsche?
10-11-2018, 10:55 AM
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Manufacturers generally have enough parts on hand or within the supply channel for a bare minimum of a decade after production ends. That will mean 202 for the 991.1 GT3. While I haven’t worked directly with PAg, I am sure that given their boast of 70%+ of all cars ever produced by the brand still being on the road, they have planned well beyond a decade after production ends. You won’t be getting a free 4.0.
10-11-2018, 11:01 AM
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And the 4.0 would never run with your car's current brain/DME. They are not plug & play.
10-11-2018, 11:21 AM
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I am sure they will have 3.8L engines waiting. They know exactly when the extended warranty ends, and will stock engines to meet demand.
10-12-2018, 09:59 AM
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Thanks, it makes sense that Porsche would plan for enough 3.8L engines to meet possible warranty demands through 2026!
10-12-2018, 11:42 AM
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Keep in mind you would most likely get a remanufactured engine. That's not a bad thing, Porsche doesn't cut corners when they refurb an engine.
A few years ago you could still buy a 993 remanufactured engine. Not sure if they are still available or not.
A few years ago you could still buy a 993 remanufactured engine. Not sure if they are still available or not.
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10-12-2018, 11:47 AM
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I had a Viper engine replaced under warranty with an Arrow Racing remanufactured engine.....it was better than the original from the factory
10-12-2018, 05:08 PM
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Good to know. I may not keep the car for that long, but the thought of possibly getting a new and improved engine 5-to-6 years from now is definitely a consideration for keeping a car that currently sees some track duty.
