Actual 996 engine failure statistics? (Searched)
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Burning Brakes
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Actual 996 engine failure statistics? (Searched)
Passively searching for another P-car and considering the 996...
Although there are plenty of threads discussing the reliability of both the 3.4L and the 3.6L, I don't seem to be able to find (anywhere) any sort of concrete numbers for actual failures.
Through all the discussion, the impression is given that they all pop. Since negative experiences have a habit of being posted with far more frequency than positive experiences, I'm operating under the impression that the stigma surrounding the engines is more based in unsubstantiated, qualitative opinion than actual, quantitative fact.
Looking to verify that...
Anyone have a source keeping track of this?
Thanks.
Although there are plenty of threads discussing the reliability of both the 3.4L and the 3.6L, I don't seem to be able to find (anywhere) any sort of concrete numbers for actual failures.
Through all the discussion, the impression is given that they all pop. Since negative experiences have a habit of being posted with far more frequency than positive experiences, I'm operating under the impression that the stigma surrounding the engines is more based in unsubstantiated, qualitative opinion than actual, quantitative fact.
Looking to verify that...
Anyone have a source keeping track of this?
Thanks.
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This has been debated several times on this board. As far as I know, no one outside of Porsche has any statistics and most of the stats thrown about have been largely anecdotal. Unfortunately, I don't think you're going to find what you're looking for.
Burning Brakes
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I would start a poll of 996 owners asking them to share their blown engines experiences, that's always a winner.
Good luck whatever you choose, try Adrian's book for comfort, or search the Internet if you want to worry.
Good luck whatever you choose, try Adrian's book for comfort, or search the Internet if you want to worry.
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"They all pop." This has been the subject of several letter to Pano. They have no answer and refer to PCNA, which of course is tight lipped about it. Polls, surveys, etc. are naturally biased to reflect to opinions and experiences of the minority of owners that respond to them.
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