2014 GT3 Motor Problem at 2,600 miles
12-22-2014, 08:27 PM
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2014 GT3 Motor Problem at 2,600 miles
I have been having issues with my GT3 that got a lot worse today.
- car burned excessive oil from the beginning. It has had about 2 quarts added since purchase. At one point I received a red caution for oil level dropping below tolerance, and have to stop the car and get oil
- Yellow check engine light came on and temperature gauge was running about 10 deg cooler than normal. Dealer said new thermostat was required and they installed
- while running at normal highway speeds, car started to stutter, or hesitate. It appeared as if the gas was getting cut off. drove it home and called Porsche to set up appointment and let car sit until appt today. car was stutters across all speeds and rev levels
- today when I started the car to take to dealership, the Red Engine Performance issue light came on and said Possible to Drive On. There was also a loud clacking noise which sounded like to metal pieces hitting each other. It was very loud. The sound lessoned as I drove the car slowly to dealership.
I'm very disappointed and unhappy with the car. Anyone have any similar experiences or provide any insights?
- car burned excessive oil from the beginning. It has had about 2 quarts added since purchase. At one point I received a red caution for oil level dropping below tolerance, and have to stop the car and get oil
- Yellow check engine light came on and temperature gauge was running about 10 deg cooler than normal. Dealer said new thermostat was required and they installed
- while running at normal highway speeds, car started to stutter, or hesitate. It appeared as if the gas was getting cut off. drove it home and called Porsche to set up appointment and let car sit until appt today. car was stutters across all speeds and rev levels
- today when I started the car to take to dealership, the Red Engine Performance issue light came on and said Possible to Drive On. There was also a loud clacking noise which sounded like to metal pieces hitting each other. It was very loud. The sound lessoned as I drove the car slowly to dealership.
I'm very disappointed and unhappy with the car. Anyone have any similar experiences or provide any insights?
12-22-2014, 08:38 PM
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Drifting
Happened to be passing by West Palm P shop today and there was a rollback truck bringing in a one week old white car truck driver just stated the engine sounded awful grinding sounds .
Very sorry to hear of this a hope its soft wear issue
Very sorry to hear of this a hope its soft wear issue
12-22-2014, 08:40 PM
#3
Drifting
They should be able to read the data log and see whats going on. I know there were few thermostat issue with the early cars and it was an easy fix. I am sure it will be resolved. Just need to be patient. Hang in there. It will be back on the road in no time.
12-22-2014, 10:48 PM
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Three Wheelin'
Please keep us posted. I have to wonder if all the issues you've experienced are related to one specific problem in the engine. One diagnosis is always more likely than multiple.
12-22-2014, 11:17 PM
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12-22-2014, 11:24 PM
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In engine manufacturing, a single defective engine is a rare thing. Usually defective engines are made in the tens, hundreds and even the thousands. 99% are quarantined and corrected before delivery to the customer.
A small percentage of all new cars get their engines replaced for one reason or another
Most issues get identified in the assembly plant at first start-up. A few escape into the hands of customers.
The dealer will do some testing and may decide to pull the engine. It will be returned to Germany for analysis. There will be an ongoing product development group there that will analyze the defective engines and recommend changes to manufacturing, product design or both.
A small percentage of all new cars get their engines replaced for one reason or another
Most issues get identified in the assembly plant at first start-up. A few escape into the hands of customers.
The dealer will do some testing and may decide to pull the engine. It will be returned to Germany for analysis. There will be an ongoing product development group there that will analyze the defective engines and recommend changes to manufacturing, product design or both.
12-22-2014, 11:38 PM
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No other reports of anything similar that have been posted here. I tend to agree with dcjxxx; I suspect your more serious problems are related to a single basic issue. I don't like the fact that you heard loud clacking sounds coming from the engine compartment. I wonder if you slipped a timing chain? Good luck, and please keep us updated....
12-22-2014, 11:41 PM
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In engine manufacturing, a single defective engine is a rare thing. Usually defective engines are made in the tens, hundreds and even the thousands. 99% are quarantined and corrected before delivery to the customer.
A small percentage of all new cars get their engines replaced for one reason or another
Most issues get identified in the assembly plant at first start-up. A few escape into the hands of customers.
The dealer will do some testing and may decide to pull the engine. It will be returned to Germany for analysis. There will be an ongoing product development group there that will analyze the defective engines and recommend changes to manufacturing, product design or both.
A small percentage of all new cars get their engines replaced for one reason or another
Most issues get identified in the assembly plant at first start-up. A few escape into the hands of customers.
The dealer will do some testing and may decide to pull the engine. It will be returned to Germany for analysis. There will be an ongoing product development group there that will analyze the defective engines and recommend changes to manufacturing, product design or both.
Some Porsche tech on the assembly line didn't tighten the screws to spec - to use one very rudimentary example.
12-23-2014, 01:34 AM
#14
Three Wheelin'
I have been having issues with my GT3 that got a lot worse today.
- car burned excessive oil from the beginning. It has had about 2 quarts added since purchase. At one point I received a red caution for oil level dropping below tolerance, and have to stop the car and get oil
- Yellow check engine light came on and temperature gauge was running about 10 deg cooler than normal. Dealer said new thermostat was required and they installed
- while running at normal highway speeds, car started to stutter, or hesitate. It appeared as if the gas was getting cut off. drove it home and called Porsche to set up appointment and let car sit until appt today. car was stutters across all speeds and rev levels
- today when I started the car to take to dealership, the Red Engine Performance issue light came on and said Possible to Drive On. There was also a loud clacking noise which sounded like to metal pieces hitting each other. It was very loud. The sound lessoned as I drove the car slowly to dealership.
I'm very disappointed and unhappy with the car. Anyone have any similar experiences or provide any insights?
- car burned excessive oil from the beginning. It has had about 2 quarts added since purchase. At one point I received a red caution for oil level dropping below tolerance, and have to stop the car and get oil
- Yellow check engine light came on and temperature gauge was running about 10 deg cooler than normal. Dealer said new thermostat was required and they installed
- while running at normal highway speeds, car started to stutter, or hesitate. It appeared as if the gas was getting cut off. drove it home and called Porsche to set up appointment and let car sit until appt today. car was stutters across all speeds and rev levels
- today when I started the car to take to dealership, the Red Engine Performance issue light came on and said Possible to Drive On. There was also a loud clacking noise which sounded like to metal pieces hitting each other. It was very loud. The sound lessoned as I drove the car slowly to dealership.
I'm very disappointed and unhappy with the car. Anyone have any similar experiences or provide any insights?
What was your mileage when the engine was replaced??
