991.1 GT3 Latest Motor Updates
05-20-2019, 08:02 PM
#16
Racer
Thread Starter
This 991.1 GT3 is my first Porsche. All I can do at this point is keep enjoying it with the new #4 motor. I am hopeful that Porsche will take care of us GT owners.
05-20-2019, 08:30 PM
#17
05-20-2019, 08:54 PM
#18
Racer
Thread Starter
05-20-2019, 09:26 PM
#20
Nordschleife Master
One of my race shop techs went to work at Porsche
Over a few beverages he told me all 991.1 gt3 engines (including RS and R) have this problem and steer clear..and he knows his stuff
They cut the oil filter on every one that comes in, each one is a little worse each time
We used to coat the rod bearings in race motors with the same stuff. It lengthens the part life but it will eventually fail. Just a band aid
Porsche warranties the gt3 because they were forced to
Enjoy the car while under warranty..then punt it
I wouldn't own any 991.1 gt3 variant out of warranty..even RS or R
Local race shop had a guy buy a bubble wrapped .1rs a few months back..it Thru a rod at 900 miles on track. Porsche is being a ***** about warranty engine since it was not broke in to spec
Over a few beverages he told me all 991.1 gt3 engines (including RS and R) have this problem and steer clear..and he knows his stuff
They cut the oil filter on every one that comes in, each one is a little worse each time
We used to coat the rod bearings in race motors with the same stuff. It lengthens the part life but it will eventually fail. Just a band aid
Porsche warranties the gt3 because they were forced to
Enjoy the car while under warranty..then punt it
I wouldn't own any 991.1 gt3 variant out of warranty..even RS or R
Local race shop had a guy buy a bubble wrapped .1rs a few months back..it Thru a rod at 900 miles on track. Porsche is being a ***** about warranty engine since it was not broke in to spec
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05-20-2019, 09:50 PM
#21
One of my race shop techs went to work at Porsche
Over a few beverages he told me all 991.1 gt3 engines (including RS and R) have this problem and steer clear..and he knows his stuff
They cut the oil filter on every one that comes in, each one is a little worse each time
We used to coat the rod bearings in race motors with the same stuff. It lengthens the part life but it will eventually fail. Just a band aid
Porsche warranties the gt3 because they were forced to
Enjoy the car while under warranty..then punt it
I wouldn't own any 991.1 gt3 variant out of warranty..even RS or R
Local race shop had a guy buy a bubble wrapped .1rs a few months back..it Thru a rod at 900 miles on track. Porsche is being a ***** about warranty engine since it was not broke in to spec
Over a few beverages he told me all 991.1 gt3 engines (including RS and R) have this problem and steer clear..and he knows his stuff
They cut the oil filter on every one that comes in, each one is a little worse each time
We used to coat the rod bearings in race motors with the same stuff. It lengthens the part life but it will eventually fail. Just a band aid
Porsche warranties the gt3 because they were forced to
Enjoy the car while under warranty..then punt it
I wouldn't own any 991.1 gt3 variant out of warranty..even RS or R
Local race shop had a guy buy a bubble wrapped .1rs a few months back..it Thru a rod at 900 miles on track. Porsche is being a ***** about warranty engine since it was not broke in to spec
05-20-2019, 09:59 PM
#22
05-20-2019, 11:43 PM
#24
Burning Brakes
When were the motors replaced? That will determine what updates your motors had.
Also, any Porsche part comes with a 2 year warranty, regardless of any factory warranty. Theoretically you could have infinite engine warranty if you keep blowing up motors within 2 years of install :P
Also, any Porsche part comes with a 2 year warranty, regardless of any factory warranty. Theoretically you could have infinite engine warranty if you keep blowing up motors within 2 years of install :P
05-20-2019, 11:52 PM
#25
Rennlist Member
I eventually lemoned my 14 because it was on its 3rd motor and that one would consume a quart of oil with each tank of gas when driving around town. If you're in California its a pretty safe bet, feel free to PM me if you want details.
05-21-2019, 04:18 AM
#28
That's incorrect. There is a "2-year warranty for genuine Porsche parts, exchange parts and accessories, which are used or sold outside of warranty work. The warranty period for Porsche parts which are used in connection with warranty work ends contemporaneously with the warranty period for the purchased item which has become defective." When the 10-year engine warranty is up, so is the replaced engine warranty even if it was replaced 1 day before.
05-21-2019, 05:55 AM
#29
05-21-2019, 06:25 AM
#30
I'm not trying to be a skeptic but 16 rs engine failures have been very very rare...