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12-03-2009, 08:56 PM

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wow a full GT3 engine/tranny retrofit would be very cool, but I can't even start to fathom the total cost of the retrofit!

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12-03-2009, 09:15 PM

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So this happened on a 993 engine? I thought this was primarily a 996 / Boxster issue?

Nope. On the 02 C4S

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12-03-2009, 09:17 PM

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I don't think I'd only put Jake's (or LN Engineering's) kit in by itself. But if I was in there doing a clutch, RMS or something else, I would.

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12-03-2009, 09:20 PM

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Unfortunately it's not compatible with your tranny....

I haven't really given it much thought yet but I'm sure you're correct. Oh well if dreams were horses... Right now, I'll settle for not being out of pocket.

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12-03-2009, 09:22 PM

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CPO should be covered. Relax!!

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12-03-2009, 10:14 PM

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good luck. sorry to hear about this but better it happened while under warranty. which dealer did it go to?

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12-03-2009, 10:54 PM

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sorry about the news, hope it works out that Santa gives you a nice gift

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12-03-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Whitey||C4S

I guess I see it differently. How about if all of us that haven't had any issues post up - would Raby's "upgrade" sound like its worth it then? Doubtful. But as usual, this is a discussion that will always arrive at the same destination, aboard the failboat.

Bearing failure that leads to catastrophic engine failure is unacceptable by any make IMO.

It would of been cheaper anyways to just keep the friction bearings used in air-cooled motors...that have had probably a 100% record of lasting.

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12-03-2009, 11:56 PM

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As a 2002 C4S owner myself (with 49K) these threads make me nervous... but you should be all good with the CPO.

It would be great to upgrade to a X51...

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12-04-2009, 07:31 AM

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As a 2002 C4S owner myself (with 49K) these threads make me nervous... but you should be all good with the CPO.

It would be great to upgrade to a X51...

My friend's son just had IMS failure several weeks ago, also on his 02 C4S.

As an owner myself, I am also nervous- no warranty.

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12-04-2009, 10:21 AM

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Receiver,

Could you post up a little more background on your car?

service history
auto/stick
ever tracked or DEd
daily driving
oil
mods

More interested in the profile of the cars that are having problems. There are some at 40k-ish that seem to be primarily street cars and then there are others that are 90k-ish with no problems at all, and those have seen track time.

Feel free to PM me if you don't want to post it.

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12-04-2009, 10:26 AM

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Receiver, that sucks! Since it is CPO, Porsche should take care of you! Please keep us posted.

If I ever get the opportunity to get another 911, I am going to try to get an '09 or later 997.

The new 9A1 engines:

do not have an IMS shaft
have 40% fewer moving parts
have apparently eliminated the RMS leaks
have DFI
the water pump is external to the engine.

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12-04-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JDSStudios

My friend's son just had IMS failure several weeks ago, also on his 02 C4S.

As an owner myself, I am also nervous- no warranty.

Just drive it like you stole it and don't worry about it. If it happens, deal with it then, but don't let it lessen your enjoyment of the car.

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12-04-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gota911

do not have an IMS shaft
have 40% fewer moving parts
have apparently eliminated the RMS leaks
have DFI
the water pump is external to the engine.

Though I agree that the new 9A1 engines may not have all the same problems of the M96/M97, it will be a few years before we all see if any new issues develop... The ball bearings or fetzer valves could become a major issue. (Fletch reference)