Thanks, Nick!

 

some more information from poster in Geneva posted on RT.

So just passed to have a coffee at the dealer. Porsche gives 14hr for he engine swap. Since it is the first they will do they will take it easy. Also they are replacing all peripheral screws, joints about 40 new parts. Mine still planned to be ready by end next weeks. Though it was tested on bench, it is recommended to drive easy the first 500km and make sure the engine is at temperature before pushing, normal stuff but since with the frustration some and me included mitt push straight lets hold it until the 500km

 

new engine

 

Thanks for posting Nick, this is making me feel better, great pics

 

The light at the end of the tunnel!

I read on RT (I think) something about software update for the PDK-S also?

 

Tim, any specifics as to what's involved with the update?

 

Not really. A UK poster on PH stated the following:

Drove my GT3 down to the OPC this morning ready for its new engine next week. Luckily it didn't catch fire…

I had a good chat with the tech guy that will be doing the work and he will be looking carefully for any differences between the old engine coming out and the new one going in. As well as the oily bits, he said there is new software for the ECU and PDK box. Photos will be taken.

The OPC has also been told to repair all stone chips, glass chips, scuffed wheels etc and fully prepare the car so its like picking up a new one again. The official instructions for the clubsport harnesses have now arrived so I can finally get those fitted too. Feeling quite excited!

 

Is that how a new engine looks like? Looks like its been used. Are u sure that's not the old motor? Mikd

 

Aside from the discoloration of the mufflers, you can see grime around the exhaust tips and elsewhere. I think you're right that it's the old motor.

 

Even the top of the intake manifold looks abit dusty. So what's included in the new motor swap. Is it just the core and they use the old ancillaries? Mike

 

My understanding is that the new engine will come complete with all new everything; core, intake components, exhaust, ancillaries. According to my service manager this is typical for Porsche replacement engines. The idea is to minimize labor and the possibility of errors in installation making the exchange as much plug and play as possible.

 

Mike--what do think the new ECU flash is for? Just slight differences internally due to the fix?

9k RPM is set in stone, I hope?

 

The ECU flash may or may not have anything to do with the fix. My 997.2 DFI had a couple and my Cayenne V8 has had one; they aren't that uncommon, especially on a new engine design.

I don't usually go too far out on a limb, but there is NO WAY that the 9K RPM limit will be changed.

 

Good enough for me, Mike!

Btw, a friend in the UAE mentioned to me (prior to the stop sale reasons being revealed) that some cars needed a software update. Perhaps, this is also being performed at the same time?

 

ECU flash smells fishy to me especially if all the cars that get new motors get flashed.....

Full disclosure would serve Porsche well here.