mavthenav

My 3.6 engine (2003 996 Targa - nope no warranty) blew recently with complete engine failure with a crack in the block around 12 inches long. Apparently not the IM Shaft as originally thought.

Anyway new engine going in and while installing the new engine we discovered the coolant washed out during the blow up destroyed the cat on the passenger side.

I can’t find a used 3.6 cat (new around $1800) but found a used 3.4 cat from a friend. Is there any reason anyone can think of not to use the 3.4 CAT on the 3.6 exhaust.

BillJ

They should be interchangeable. I have one for sale however from my 3.6 if you feel more comfortable....

https://rennlist.com/forums/for-sale...ferrerid=40596

himself

Be sure that you check the O2 sensor locations. Your wires might not be long enough to reach.

-td

soverystout

A 12 inch long crack? Jeeze. Is there any indication as to the cause of the crack? did you hit something?

Is the crack through one of the cylinders?

mavthenav

You guys are quick, Thanks Bill, million dollar question, how much and do you have the part number, miles on it?

mavthenav

Nope not a thing hit, a well maintained engine and car, I'll be posting the video shortly and you can see it just going into a corner , a slow one at that, My hand is already out, the clutch is in as I hoped to coast to the pits and then boom, there she goes.

BillJ

i can get you the part number in a couple hours. Mileage is about 8k miles. It was basically new and looks it. I only want $200 plus shipping from 28214.

mavthenav

Sounds good Bill shoot me a PM with the details and we can take care of shipping and payment etc.

flyingpenguin

Sean, do we get to see the video?

JP

mglobe

Have you no respect for the dead?

pmkazz

The sensor locations are different on the 3.4l versus the 3.6l and I believe will cause CEL issues..

mavthenav

Currently uploading in HD, lol, I don't want any laughing or giggling at my young lady letting go alright... she has a few problems and we've taken care of them...

mavthenav

Picking the car up in the morning with the new Motor and bits in it, I hope to take some pictures of the engine case etc.

mavthenav

Here you go then guys , http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZqgyVpSuxc,

Blows up at 1 min 47 seconds

mglobe

Leaving some on the table on most of your track-outs, but lookin good there Sean. You must have had some good instructors. Seriously, that was a pretty good looking lap right up until... Look forward to seeing you back out there in a couple of weeks.