How many 15-16 gt3's have engine replaced?
07-20-2019, 07:50 PM
#2761
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Finally got the car back. Dealership was nice enough to send me out in a Panamera 4S, but it wasn't the GT2 loaner I asked for 
Basically the 5 week saga included:
New engine shipped from Germany
Fuel injector error fault - new fuel injector shipped in and installed
Pinched wiring harness during engine assembly/install resulting in short causing above fuel injector error
Slow oil leak from partially sealed crankcase on the new engine
Glad they caught everything before handing the car back to me, hats off to Porsche Beaverton for taking great care of me through the whole process.
Is there supposed to be a new sticker on the trunk lid indicating new engine VIN/serial? I just have the new serial number in my service invoice.
Basically the 5 week saga included:
New engine shipped from Germany
Fuel injector error fault - new fuel injector shipped in and installed
Pinched wiring harness during engine assembly/install resulting in short causing above fuel injector error
Slow oil leak from partially sealed crankcase on the new engine
Glad they caught everything before handing the car back to me, hats off to Porsche Beaverton for taking great care of me through the whole process.
Is there supposed to be a new sticker on the trunk lid indicating new engine VIN/serial? I just have the new serial number in my service invoice.
07-20-2019, 09:43 PM
#2762
Race Director
Enjoy breaking it in!
08-14-2019, 02:26 PM
#2763
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Those with their engines replaced - Do you experience any high RPM rattles coming from the back area? It sounds like a heat shield buzzing. I haven't taken it to 9k yet as it's still under 2k miles, but it's pretty annoying once you get up in RPMs. It definitely wasn't there before.
I'm hesitant to take it back to the dealer as the last thing I want them doing is romping on the car above 7k rpms for a couple of days to diagnose it. I know they launched my car at some point when I dropped it off for the motor replacement (as indicated by the G meter). I'd rather fix it myself if possible.
I'm hesitant to take it back to the dealer as the last thing I want them doing is romping on the car above 7k rpms for a couple of days to diagnose it. I know they launched my car at some point when I dropped it off for the motor replacement (as indicated by the G meter). I'd rather fix it myself if possible.
02-24-2020, 05:10 AM
#2765
Mine is fine after 11,000 kms. Got it in Jan '16 and it is fine. What is not so fine quite frankly, is to see how GT cars have dropped in value. They seem glued to the show room floors as well.
02-24-2020, 05:51 AM
#2766
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Those with their engines replaced - Do you experience any high RPM rattles coming from the back area? It sounds like a heat shield buzzing. I haven't taken it to 9k yet as it's still under 2k miles, but it's pretty annoying once you get up in RPMs. It definitely wasn't there before.
I'm hesitant to take it back to the dealer as the last thing I want them doing is romping on the car above 7k rpms for a couple of days to diagnose it. I know they launched my car at some point when I dropped it off for the motor replacement (as indicated by the G meter). I'd rather fix it myself if possible.
I'm hesitant to take it back to the dealer as the last thing I want them doing is romping on the car above 7k rpms for a couple of days to diagnose it. I know they launched my car at some point when I dropped it off for the motor replacement (as indicated by the G meter). I'd rather fix it myself if possible.
Yes, I have a sound like yours on my '16 RS - but on lower rpm's.
Unfortunately I have not found the exact source of the noise.
Did you fix yours in the end?
02-24-2020, 10:15 AM
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02-24-2020, 11:22 AM
#2768
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After that original post I took my car back in for the PDK selector cable mount clip breaking (car wasn't engaging in Park), and when I installed my exhaust shortly after I noticed some of my bolts that hold the bumper and heat shields were loose from when the dealer removed these items for the new motor swap. Some of the heat shielding that surrounds the OEM exhaust were bent out of shape pretty badly too. I've bent back the heat shields as close as I could to how it left the factory, and the rattling has stopped. Hope you can find your fix!
11-21-2020, 01:18 PM
#2769
What is the exact definition of “engine internals” that are covered by the 10/120k warranty?
has anyone 2nd+ owner who purchased a used GT3 used this warranty without run arounds or excuses?
has anyone 2nd+ owner who purchased a used GT3 used this warranty without run arounds or excuses?
11-21-2020, 02:17 PM
#2770
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I was second owner and John Castle (service advisor) at Tom Wood Porsche Indianapolis took great care of me through the whole process.
11-21-2020, 02:49 PM
#2771
so did Porsche go out and replace everyone’s engine in 14/15 AND warranty it up til 10/120, or did they replace only certain # of engines that needed replacement, and warranty all 14/15 MY cars with the notion that if an engine needs replacing down the line, it will be honored?
11-21-2020, 03:03 PM
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Glad to hear that
so did Porsche go out and replace everyone’s engine in 14/15 AND warranty it up til 10/120, or did they replace only certain # of engines that needed replacement, and warranty all 14/15 MY cars with the notion that if an engine needs replacing down the line, it will be honored?
so did Porsche go out and replace everyone’s engine in 14/15 AND warranty it up til 10/120, or did they replace only certain # of engines that needed replacement, and warranty all 14/15 MY cars with the notion that if an engine needs replacing down the line, it will be honored?
11-21-2020, 10:03 PM
#2773
Glad to hear that
so did Porsche go out and replace everyone’s engine in 14/15 AND warranty it up til 10/120, or did they replace only certain # of engines that needed replacement, and warranty all 14/15 MY cars with the notion that if an engine needs replacing down the line, it will be honored?
so did Porsche go out and replace everyone’s engine in 14/15 AND warranty it up til 10/120, or did they replace only certain # of engines that needed replacement, and warranty all 14/15 MY cars with the notion that if an engine needs replacing down the line, it will be honored?
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11-22-2020, 03:28 AM
#2774
All 2014 (E) cars had engines replaced due to connecting rod screw failures which had resulted in at least 2 fires. Sales were also stopped for this. The extended engine internals warranty was prompted by finger follower wear issues and applies to all 991.1 GT3s 2014- 2016. Engines are replaced on a case by case basis. See the COG sticky.
11-22-2020, 04:36 AM
#2775
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Did your most recent engine that failed have a G6 serial number or was it an older G0 or F engine? Thanks