Reduced engine performance problem
02-06-2014, 06:47 PM
#301
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Well it also says that the driver apparently recognized smoke and oil leakage after stopping (and that the car then caught fire for unknown reasons) .. but how trustworthy the information is … no idea 
02-06-2014, 06:48 PM
#302
Rennlist Member
Sure. If this Swiss guy had have hacked the ECU, flashed up an new map, upgraded the headers and removed the centre muffler then by change the injectors could have been asked to operate outside their cycle rate, fouled an injector on, filled cylinders rich, caused ignition and caught the ancillary petroleum based products in the engine bay one fire.......
But I find it unlikely. I think Saeed f*cked up and you wont here any more on that...
But I find it unlikely. I think Saeed f*cked up and you wont here any more on that...
Crazy!
02-06-2014, 07:00 PM
#303
Nordschleife Master
It is crazy, but people do it all the time. Trying to outsmart OEM engineering almost always fails.
02-06-2014, 08:02 PM
#304
Race Director
If oil was a factor that opens up possibilities of improper servicing and a dozen other things, and potentially puts a very different spin on the incident.
02-06-2014, 08:15 PM
#306
Rennlist Member
Do we know whether it is a 991GT3?
02-07-2014, 01:40 AM
#310
Drifting
we dont know what caused this BUT If my car had the old thermostat and the dealer said it tested OK, I would demand they replace it with a new thermostat. Don't fall for he dealer said it tested OK.That's crap.
02-07-2014, 02:56 AM
#312
Race Director
Fortunately, I didn't have to argue with mine. They confirmed that despite passing the test, they replaced it as a precaution. Kudos to them....
02-07-2014, 02:42 PM
#314
Race Director
Tim, they will probably know as it should come up in the computer, but it can't hurt to ask. In fact, if you have your VIN, the service department should be able to check in advance if your car is affected. My guess, though, is that with a late January build, you're safe.