How many 15-16 gt3's have engine replaced?
02-26-2016, 09:20 PM
#91
Rennlist Member
Mike,
I have heard of 2 occasions now where Porsche have refused a replacement engine. Both were F series. I have 3 X F series on the database out of 19 examples.
The factory are definitely keeping crate engines in a warehouse to send out. Nothing more obvious than the words "replacement engine" on the side of my crate and the other one that arrived for Richard on Thursday.
From time to time however they may well run short on units especially as time goes on. I can imagine the E failure rate will be significant come European summer and track season. They don't need any more of these engine for analysis, they first ones failed in September 2014 and by mid 2015 they knew where the issues lay. I think it's just taken by them longer than expected to actually address the cause.
I have heard of 2 occasions now where Porsche have refused a replacement engine. Both were F series. I have 3 X F series on the database out of 19 examples.
The factory are definitely keeping crate engines in a warehouse to send out. Nothing more obvious than the words "replacement engine" on the side of my crate and the other one that arrived for Richard on Thursday.
From time to time however they may well run short on units especially as time goes on. I can imagine the E failure rate will be significant come European summer and track season. They don't need any more of these engine for analysis, they first ones failed in September 2014 and by mid 2015 they knew where the issues lay. I think it's just taken by them longer than expected to actually address the cause.
02-26-2016, 09:54 PM
#93
Rennlist Member
Based on the fact they want to see the top end disassembled with photos and comments prior to a decision I would agree they want to limit the number of replacement engines. And this type of activity may well fall into the old 'penny wise pound foolish' scenario.
Using the customer's engine plus 14 litres of oil and 2 oil filters to 'hopefully' flush the engine is a bit much.
I looked on the Ohio license plate site and It looks like 'BETA GT3' is available. :-)
Using the customer's engine plus 14 litres of oil and 2 oil filters to 'hopefully' flush the engine is a bit much.
I looked on the Ohio license plate site and It looks like 'BETA GT3' is available. :-)
02-26-2016, 10:04 PM
#94
Race Director
I have no more skin in this game but I stuck by Porsche while my car sat at the port for 5 months despite their inability to effectively communicate.
It is obvious they have learned nothing since then. There obviously is a problem and they should advise what it is and their intentions to rectify it or extend an engine warranty by another 5 years. I guess this whole VW debacle has not taught any one over there a thing- yes - no skin in the game but after investing my time I feel justified in speaking my mind.
I will no longer comment on this topic because it is unfair to fellow Owners.
It is obvious they have learned nothing since then. There obviously is a problem and they should advise what it is and their intentions to rectify it or extend an engine warranty by another 5 years. I guess this whole VW debacle has not taught any one over there a thing- yes - no skin in the game but after investing my time I feel justified in speaking my mind.
I will no longer comment on this topic because it is unfair to fellow Owners.
02-26-2016, 10:10 PM
#95
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Well Stated Jimmy.
02-26-2016, 10:23 PM
#97
Rennlist Member
^ Man you really wanna make a fellow RLer feel bad
02-27-2016, 08:37 AM
#98
I have no more skin in this game but I stuck by Porsche while my car sat at the port for 5 months despite their inability to effectively communicate.
It is obvious they have learned nothing since then. There obviously is a problem and they should advise what it is and their intentions to rectify it or extend an engine warranty by another 5 years. I guess this whole VW debacle has not taught any one over there a thing- yes - no skin in the game but after investing my time I feel justified in speaking my mind.
I will no longer comment on this topic because it is unfair to fellow Owners.
It is obvious they have learned nothing since then. There obviously is a problem and they should advise what it is and their intentions to rectify it or extend an engine warranty by another 5 years. I guess this whole VW debacle has not taught any one over there a thing- yes - no skin in the game but after investing my time I feel justified in speaking my mind.
I will no longer comment on this topic because it is unfair to fellow Owners.
Also the fact that they are just replacing parts, maybe costs them 10k over putting in a new motor that should easily cover extending the warranty. I don't know how long I'd keep the car after completion anyways, but at least it would be worth a little more with a longer warranty and make the new buyer feel more comfortable....
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03-07-2016, 09:59 PM
#99
Just wanted to give an update as I think people want to know. They got all the parts in last week to do the repairs and as they were putting everything back together they noticed scaring on cylinder #4 and #6. Misfiring was happening in cylinder 5 I think. So, they sent Porsche more photos and are waiting...looks like I will be getting a new motor after a month of being at the dealer
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03-07-2016, 10:16 PM
#100
Race Director
Just wanted to give an update as I think people want to know. They got all the parts in last week to do the repairs and as they were putting everything back together they noticed scaring on cylinder #4 and #6. Misfiring was happening in cylinder 5 I think. So, they sent Porsche more photos and are waiting...looks like I will be getting a new motor after a month of being at the dealer
03-07-2016, 11:01 PM
#101
Nordschleife Master
That would not give me a fuzzy feeling at all. There should be no excuse not noticing the scaring on cylinder 4 and 6. Hopefully everything gets sorted out the way it should. Hang in.
03-07-2016, 11:14 PM
#102
Race Director
Just wanted to give an update as I think people want to know. They got all the parts in last week to do the repairs and as they were putting everything back together they noticed scaring on cylinder #4 and #6. Misfiring was happening in cylinder 5 I think. So, they sent Porsche more photos and are waiting...looks like I will be getting a new motor after a month of being at the dealer
I meant a week.
03-07-2016, 11:25 PM
#103
Rennlist Member
That's something they should have seen/been looking for before they sent the info to Porsche the first time around. Hope it all works out....
03-08-2016, 10:19 AM
#104
Yeah, I wish they would have caught it the first time around. Already been at dealer for a month, wouldn't be surprised if it ends up being 2 months by the time I get it back...
03-08-2016, 11:17 AM
#105
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no cmpensation this time?