RAIN DAMAGE, NEW ENGINE: May this be a warning to you
06-16-2009, 01:02 AM
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i had my doubts about this whole story, but in my mind if 99firehawk says it is possible, then I believe it is possible. I have never seen a post of his that was based on anything but real world experience.
I guess I am just bummed that this story didn't come out about 4 years ago when my engine hydro locked on it's own due to a cracked cylinder wall. I would have LOVED to pay my $500 deductible rather than the $10K+ I paid out of pocket.
I even thought about limping it into a bad neighborhood and leaving the keys in it, but I figured i would end up in jail somehow.
I guess I am just bummed that this story didn't come out about 4 years ago when my engine hydro locked on it's own due to a cracked cylinder wall. I would have LOVED to pay my $500 deductible rather than the $10K+ I paid out of pocket.
I even thought about limping it into a bad neighborhood and leaving the keys in it, but I figured i would end up in jail somehow.
06-16-2009, 11:03 AM
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Being one who has hydro-locked 2 motors (not Porsche motors), it doesnt take much water in the M96 to destroy it.
Maybe half a cup or so of water should fill the chamber.
Maybe half a cup or so of water should fill the chamber.
06-16-2009, 11:15 AM
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You're right, it takes VERY little water to hydrolock.
I was at the shop yesterday and they fired up my engine. IT WAS HORRIBLE. It sounded like a leprechaun was inside my engine trying to break out with a hammer. I about cried...
Good news though: they are NOT totaling the car. My insurance valued my 99 911, 75000 at 25,600 which I thought was damned fair. Additionally, they stated that they'd repair it up to the FULL value, which is great.
The total estimated cost of repairs: $22,000.
Engine, brake booster, brake ABS unit...
I was at the shop yesterday and they fired up my engine. IT WAS HORRIBLE. It sounded like a leprechaun was inside my engine trying to break out with a hammer. I about cried...
Good news though: they are NOT totaling the car. My insurance valued my 99 911, 75000 at 25,600 which I thought was damned fair. Additionally, they stated that they'd repair it up to the FULL value, which is great.
The total estimated cost of repairs: $22,000.
Engine, brake booster, brake ABS unit...
06-16-2009, 12:02 PM
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Well I say good news because I am sentimentally attached to the car. First Porsche, dream as a kid etc etc.
I guess I have visions of being that guy "that owned his Porsche for 50 years.."
Plus I'm getting a new engine from Porsche w/ warranty..
I guess I have visions of being that guy "that owned his Porsche for 50 years.."
Plus I'm getting a new engine from Porsche w/ warranty..
06-18-2009, 08:27 PM
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Well my course of action is being refined, but Jim Ellis Porsche in Atlanta has agreed to work with me to swap in a 3.6 X51. The engine is actually about 1,000 cheaper than a 3.4 reman and the dealership is willing to negotiate with Porsche to pay for my core. That's exciting!!!
However, I wanted to post on behalf of Jake Raby from Flat 6 Innovations. He was in fact the first thought I had when my engine went in the tank. I spoke with Jake over the phone and his willingness to discuss every aspect of his engine program, the parts, the exact nature, including the limitations, of his testing data was appreciated.
All I can say is, if you can afford (both time and money) to have an engine built by Jake, by all means do it!! I have been a VW enthusiast for years and knew of Jake's work through that venue. He only sells quality products, builds quality engines, and personifies the "relationship" between owner and builder that can be so rewarding. I regret that I cannot take part in this...
Furthermore, as a mechanical engineer that both develops and tests products, I can attest to his knowledge and understanding of legitiment development, not just "draw it on a napkin, bolt it on, and see what happens".
Ultimately, I had to choose a different route simply because I could not afford the time involved in having an engine built by Jake for my daily driver but I wanted to give a shout out to him regardless. Please contact him if you're interested in his program, without going over details here it is very exciting. Thanks Jake! Hopefully my 4-cam project comes together right??
However, I wanted to post on behalf of Jake Raby from Flat 6 Innovations. He was in fact the first thought I had when my engine went in the tank. I spoke with Jake over the phone and his willingness to discuss every aspect of his engine program, the parts, the exact nature, including the limitations, of his testing data was appreciated.
All I can say is, if you can afford (both time and money) to have an engine built by Jake, by all means do it!! I have been a VW enthusiast for years and knew of Jake's work through that venue. He only sells quality products, builds quality engines, and personifies the "relationship" between owner and builder that can be so rewarding. I regret that I cannot take part in this...
Furthermore, as a mechanical engineer that both develops and tests products, I can attest to his knowledge and understanding of legitiment development, not just "draw it on a napkin, bolt it on, and see what happens".
Ultimately, I had to choose a different route simply because I could not afford the time involved in having an engine built by Jake for my daily driver but I wanted to give a shout out to him regardless. Please contact him if you're interested in his program, without going over details here it is very exciting. Thanks Jake! Hopefully my 4-cam project comes together right??
06-23-2009, 09:15 PM
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You're right, it takes VERY little water to hydrolock.
I was at the shop yesterday and they fired up my engine. IT WAS HORRIBLE. It sounded like a leprechaun was inside my engine trying to break out with a hammer. I about cried...
Good news though: they are NOT totaling the car. My insurance valued my 99 911, 75000 at 25,600 which I thought was damned fair. Additionally, they stated that they'd repair it up to the FULL value, which is great.
The total estimated cost of repairs: $22,000. Engine, brake booster, brake ABS unit...
I was at the shop yesterday and they fired up my engine. IT WAS HORRIBLE. It sounded like a leprechaun was inside my engine trying to break out with a hammer. I about cried...
Good news though: they are NOT totaling the car. My insurance valued my 99 911, 75000 at 25,600 which I thought was damned fair. Additionally, they stated that they'd repair it up to the FULL value, which is great.
The total estimated cost of repairs: $22,000.
Engine, brake booster, brake ABS unit...
06-23-2009, 10:59 PM
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No the deal with the 3.6 X51 was both prohibitively expensive (30,000) and ultimately not the direction that I wanted to take with the car. To do it correctly (in my opinion) required the swapping of a lot of electrical components including DME, HVAC & ABS controllers, wire harness, etc.
The insurance company had no problem with me putting in any kind of engine I wanted. However, being my daily driver, I couldn't wait till October to have it installed.
The insurance company had no problem with me putting in any kind of engine I wanted. However, being my daily driver, I couldn't wait till October to have it installed.
06-24-2009, 09:51 AM
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