How many 15-16 gt3's have engine replaced?
04-22-2016, 08:22 PM
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Couldn't a head replacement in theory fix the problem by modifying the oil passages? Assuming no metal damaged the rest of the engine.
How in fact does the oil get to that area? Is is sprayed on or what?
How in fact does the oil get to that area? Is is sprayed on or what?
04-22-2016, 11:15 PM
#426
Here's my take :
Lack of lubrication=>accelerated wear.
Changing the parts and even the heads will result in the same problem down the line. The only " permanent " solution is replacing the engine with a newer style engine that has addressed the oiling issue(I should say : perhaps it addressed the oiling issue,nobody is certain it did at this point).
Lack of lubrication=>accelerated wear.
Changing the parts and even the heads will result in the same problem down the line. The only " permanent " solution is replacing the engine with a newer style engine that has addressed the oiling issue(I should say : perhaps it addressed the oiling issue,nobody is certain it did at this point).
04-23-2016, 03:42 AM
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Correct and correct. The pump is in the crankcase? It's a four way pump electronically controlled by the ECU. It can pump more volume but for endurance its duty cycles may be a limitation hence the upgraded pump in the G engine and RS engine and the modified fuel filter...
04-25-2016, 02:50 PM
#428
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So quick update. Still waiting to hear if I get a new engine or just parts. Porsche wanted the engine number and a picture of my GMG center bypass from my dealer. Now I know they probably want to just documented it but did. Anyone else on here have aftermarket exhaust ? Just hope they don't give me a hard time about it, when they know there is no way that a muffler bypass is causing a lack of oiling.
04-25-2016, 03:55 PM
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Can't imagine a center bypass would raise a flag.
04-25-2016, 04:21 PM
#431
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That's probably true from the standpoint of a non-OEM exhaust actually contributing to this problem. OTOH, if you're Porsche, and faced with the prospect of (again) replacing significant numbers very expensive engines, you might be looking for any available excuse to sidestep the warranty. Who knows what kind of esoteric relationship they might claim between exhaust flow, backpressure, and other engine functions. Just sayin'....
No doubt I'm erring on the side of extreme caution but at this point I wouldn't consider any non-stock engine modification for just that reason. TEHO.
No doubt I'm erring on the side of extreme caution but at this point I wouldn't consider any non-stock engine modification for just that reason. TEHO.
04-25-2016, 04:26 PM
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I had a Sharkwerks bypass fitted to my E engine when it was replaced with an F engine. Porsche asked about the details of the bypass but did not raise it as an issue at all.
04-25-2016, 05:12 PM
#433
Drive it and hope for covered failure during warranty, or plan to trade it for a .2, or otherwise rid yourself of it for a preferred car if you have one - within warranty. These are the only realistic options I see.
The more I drive and learn the thing, the smaller my list of preferred cars becomes. The CPO is therefore looking a good deal right now and I am enjoying the mileage and hoping the promise of a .2 allocation is genuine. I am having a very hard time not making it a DD.
Incidentally, the Smokies meet simply made the situation worse. We both got a better sense of what the car is by driving it and watching others do the same. We just don't want to pay for a new engine before it's got decently high mileage on it!
Spending the day with some friends who have a host of delectable cars - a stable of 18, primarily Italians with the horse logo, including some specials. Not one I would actually trade for the GT3 from a driving perspective. Fancy that.
The more I drive and learn the thing, the smaller my list of preferred cars becomes. The CPO is therefore looking a good deal right now and I am enjoying the mileage and hoping the promise of a .2 allocation is genuine. I am having a very hard time not making it a DD.
Incidentally, the Smokies meet simply made the situation worse. We both got a better sense of what the car is by driving it and watching others do the same. We just don't want to pay for a new engine before it's got decently high mileage on it!
Spending the day with some friends who have a host of delectable cars - a stable of 18, primarily Italians with the horse logo, including some specials. Not one I would actually trade for the GT3 from a driving perspective. Fancy that.
04-25-2016, 07:03 PM
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Mine was the same when I brought the car in to be changed from E to G. Theres enough evidence on these pages to ensure PAG can never back out from the fact this is a "design fault" with the engine. I doubt they would ever consider rejecting a warranty claim for any bolt on parts IMO....
04-25-2016, 07:54 PM
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Chris, I wouldn't worry too much about it. I honestly don't think Porsche is the kind of company that tries to weasel out of legit warranty claims. Heck, My SharkWerks exhaust was installed by the dealer prior to delivery when new. So these are very common.
Fingers crossed for you to get the G.
Fingers crossed for you to get the G.