R.Deacon

my bad , roger that. Bronson is there a PCC that has DE programs as the PCA offers?
If so definitely go check one out even if not signed up first, to see and meet all involved and get a feeling for the advent if it's something that would be fun for you to do first. I will guarantee you
will enjoy the day due to such interest and your contributions here !!

ipse dixit

It probably has happened before, but if it did you most likely will not hear about it.

One of the conditions of an out-of-warranty service, especially one of this nature where an entire engine is replaced, is probably a non-disclosure agreement.

Alan C.

I took my car in last Thursday for rough running. Since I had a thermostat replaced I thought I might be in for another. Turns out it wasn't the thermostat. They pulled the plugs and number 1 plug was wet with carbon buildup. After installing new plugs the tech started the car and commented that it was now idling very smooth. For the drive home no rough idling at any of the stops.

Side note for those that might want to take out their own plugs. You will need a 14mm 12 point socket. There is a Porsche specific tool but the tech used one from Snap-on.

I'll upload a picture of the plugs later today.

Edit: Photos of plugs from cylinders 1 and 4. #1 on the left and #4 on the right. Mileage @ 10,300 mi. and 15 months.

The plug in cylinder #1 had quite a bit of carbon buildup and it was wet. The only wet one in the bunch. The rest of the plugs looked like #4.

bronson7

Great idea, I will follow up with that.

ablee2323

Hi all

First track day here in Korea. I have a 2014 e engine. 20k km. Just received a full servicing 1 month ago.

At between 7000-9000 on the third lap of the first session I get a engine light that reads "reduced engine performance possible to drive on"

I heard a clunk and then immediate loss of power. I pitted. Good thing is that given this was a Porsche club event we had dealer center mechanics on site. They read the code. 3rd cylinder misfire.

They told me to go out again to read the code. Happened twice more and both times in the 1st lap out. Same fault code. They called a car transport.

Lots of questions on my mind. Given it is a Saturday I won't get answers til Monday. But one thing is clear I want the g engine. Nothing more but nothing less.

Will keep you all posted

Alan C.

If you end up with a 'G' engine it will definitely be worth the inconvenience. Good luck.

qbix

I love my car but after reading this thread I am willing to put my car on sale as soon as I can still sell it and it's engine won't fall apart.
What a piece of junk these engines are!

What worries me more is what's gonna be a cost of engine rebuild after my warranty expires and what is going to be resale value of these cars once all of them will reach 30-40k km with some track abuse and more and more problems will arise.

Sorry for OT.

Alan C.

The good news is as long as you have a warranty you are covered.

silverrules

Hope they don't tell you it's the thermostat or plugs. Good luck with the repair and sorry to hear. Glad I dumped my E engine

fxz

There s nothing heavily tracked around as a GT3

Macca

Quick update on G engine after 3000 road km (less than 7000 rpm) and one full on track day (fastest car in run group). Engine feels tight and performs well. Doesn't fell much different from before. Oil pressure higher in mid range as previously discussed (latest ecu software). Oil consumption drastically reduced over E engine (125ml after 3000 break in plus a track day). Three more full track days this coming week plus 1500 road I'm so will report back again soon....

ablee2323

Thanks Macca for your continued valuable coverage on the GT3 engines. As such I was not surprised and prepared for a 3rd cylinder misfire issue, but didn't think it would happen to me. I do hope Porsche does the right thing.

My issue is I love the gt3 so much, the looks, the feel, and yes the engine. I wouldn't know what I would replace it with if I were to get rid of it. I am hoping I get good news (g engine) this week. I don't want a rebuilt e engine. I will keep people posted

Fingers crossed on your g engine not having problems. Cheers.

Macca

Best of luck mate. I'm sure it will work out for you. I have to confess, 9000 rpm is an addiction. I checked my AiM ECU data from yesterday's track session and can confirm she still revs that high (well 8942 in any case on that day). I have to put a good plug in for TPC DSC module. It was effective on track and has made the car even better on the road....

qbix

Macca,
could you please check oil pressure at 5000rpm? Warm oil of course.

Thanks!

carz80am

My new engine is en route from Germany. It took them a month to go from doing a top end rebuild to a new engine, but I got the new engine...