2019 991.2 GT3 Catastrophic Engine Failure
10-14-2020, 11:20 PM
#62
Burning Brakes
Funny
If you look back in history just about every performance Porsche has some-type of engine issue.
There is no bombproof engine. If you spin a motor to high RPM overtime something is going to give.
The .1 and .2 RS is no different.
Ian
10-14-2020, 11:26 PM
#63
Burning Brakes
Good news!
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closer98 (10-15-2020)
10-15-2020, 12:02 AM
#64
Originally Posted by GrantG;[url=[url
tel:16965024]16965024]Any[/url] time you build thousands of any engine, they are not all going to be perfect...
Originally Posted by ipse dixit;[url=[url
tel:16965609]16965609]Engines[/url], like all mechanical things, break.
It's not that something breaks, it's what happens after that particular something breaks.
And as for Porsche, it generally has been pretty good (IMS notwithstanding).
It's not that something breaks, it's what happens after that particular something breaks.
And as for Porsche, it generally has been pretty good (IMS notwithstanding).
Originally Posted by flyjets;[url=[url
tel:16965653]16965653]Funny[/url]
If you look back in history just about every performance Porsche has some-type of engine issue.
There is no bombproof engine. If you spin a motor to high RPM overtime something is going to give.
The .1 and .2 RS is no different.
Ian
If you look back in history just about every performance Porsche has some-type of engine issue.
There is no bombproof engine. If you spin a motor to high RPM overtime something is going to give.
The .1 and .2 RS is no different.
Ian
General comment not directed at anybody, I had pretty much ruled out the .gt3, but that 10year warranty sounds damn good right about now. Especially with comments hinting there might be more .2 engine failures as reported by posters on this thread.
I keep in mind that forums are where people go when they have problems too. But I also plan on getting an extended warranty for peace of mind.
Last edited by darth g-f; 10-15-2020 at 12:03 AM.
10-15-2020, 04:46 AM
#65
Congrats! Hopefully, everything is going smoothly and perfectly with your car! BTW, what was the problem causing your engine failure?
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closer98 (10-15-2020)
10-15-2020, 04:51 AM
#66
10-15-2020, 09:54 AM
#67
I know, but the general feeling I get from this forum is .1gt3 engine bad .2gt3 engine awesome. It’s just that dropping a valve is what killed the LS7 reputation in the c6 Z06. Great car, fragile engine. Valve dropping is bad.
That’s why I’m happy for both the op and us owners/future owners.
No engine is perfect all the time. But the Metzger was pretty darn reliable.
General comment not directed at anybody, I had pretty much ruled out the .gt3, but that 10year warranty sounds damn good right about now. Especially with comments hinting there might be more .2 engine failures as reported by posters on this thread.
I keep in mind that forums are where people go when they have problems too. But I also plan on getting an extended warranty for peace of mind.
That’s why I’m happy for both the op and us owners/future owners.
No engine is perfect all the time. But the Metzger was pretty darn reliable.
General comment not directed at anybody, I had pretty much ruled out the .gt3, but that 10year warranty sounds damn good right about now. Especially with comments hinting there might be more .2 engine failures as reported by posters on this thread.
I keep in mind that forums are where people go when they have problems too. But I also plan on getting an extended warranty for peace of mind.
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djcxxx (10-15-2020)
10-15-2020, 10:50 AM
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10-15-2020, 10:53 AM
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I know, but the general feeling I get from this forum is .1gt3 engine bad .2gt3 engine awesome. It’s just that dropping a valve is what killed the LS7 reputation in the c6 Z06. Great car, fragile engine. Valve dropping is bad.
That’s why I’m happy for both the op and us owners/future owners.
No engine is perfect all the time. But the Metzger was pretty darn reliable.
General comment not directed at anybody, I had pretty much ruled out the .gt3, but that 10year warranty sounds damn good right about now. Especially with comments hinting there might be more .2 engine failures as reported by posters on this thread.
I keep in mind that forums are where people go when they have problems too. But I also plan on getting an extended warranty for peace of mind.
That’s why I’m happy for both the op and us owners/future owners.
No engine is perfect all the time. But the Metzger was pretty darn reliable.
General comment not directed at anybody, I had pretty much ruled out the .gt3, but that 10year warranty sounds damn good right about now. Especially with comments hinting there might be more .2 engine failures as reported by posters on this thread.
I keep in mind that forums are where people go when they have problems too. But I also plan on getting an extended warranty for peace of mind.
10-15-2020, 10:54 AM
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10-16-2020, 01:17 AM
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but it's been track, yes ... at least once ?
Happy for you PCNA is piping up on a new motor. Very glad they're doing this and congrats!!
Also, Not to open up a can of more worms, but am curious if this will follow another engine alphabet soup on the new motor replacement just like the .1 did.
Happy for you PCNA is piping up on a new motor. Very glad they're doing this and congrats!!
Also, Not to open up a can of more worms, but am curious if this will follow another engine alphabet soup on the new motor replacement just like the .1 did.
10-16-2020, 05:10 AM
#73
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djcxxx (10-16-2020)
10-16-2020, 03:06 PM
#74
If he meant the 997.1 GT3 3.6 Mezger, indeed it was fairly bullet proof (except for the lines unglueing). Never had any issues with mine and it was heavily tracked. As well as others that had the same model at the track.
I remember the Porsche mechanic at the dealer telling me not to trade it in as he felt it was the most reliable track car Porsche made..
My 4.0 Gt3 991.2 also lives mostly at the track, 3rd season and it hasn't skipped a beat... And there are close to 20 of us with the 4.0 at track days.
We'll see
I remember the Porsche mechanic at the dealer telling me not to trade it in as he felt it was the most reliable track car Porsche made..
My 4.0 Gt3 991.2 also lives mostly at the track, 3rd season and it hasn't skipped a beat... And there are close to 20 of us with the 4.0 at track days.
We'll see
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10-16-2020, 03:39 PM
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If he meant the 997.1 GT3 3.6 Mezger, indeed it was fairly bullet proof (except for the lines unglueing). Never had any issues with mine and it was heavily tracked. As well as others that had the same model at the track.
I remember the Porsche mechanic at the dealer telling me not to trade it in as he felt it was the most reliable track car Porsche made..
My 4.0 Gt3 991.2 also lives mostly at the track, 3rd season and it hasn't skipped a beat... And there are close to 20 of us with the 4.0 at track days.
We'll see
I remember the Porsche mechanic at the dealer telling me not to trade it in as he felt it was the most reliable track car Porsche made..
My 4.0 Gt3 991.2 also lives mostly at the track, 3rd season and it hasn't skipped a beat... And there are close to 20 of us with the 4.0 at track days.
We'll see