**HAPPY RESULT** RE: IS this THE IMS bearing noise? (Pls listen to the sound clip)
12-09-2010, 11:08 AM
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Early? that is the LAST POSSIBLE SECOND of discovery....
literally in one second it could be catistrophic, once the bearing ring (part that holds the ***** uniformly distributed around the circumfurance of the bearing rrace) is gone, all the ***** can go together and then the center race pops out of the outter race (thats how they make bearings, all the ***** on one side, slip the inner and outter together)
literally in one second it could be catistrophic, once the bearing ring (part that holds the ***** uniformly distributed around the circumfurance of the bearing rrace) is gone, all the ***** can go together and then the center race pops out of the outter race (thats how they make bearings, all the ***** on one side, slip the inner and outter together)
12-09-2010, 11:12 AM
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I am impressed that this noise was it, nothing so scary at least form the youtube video. I also have Fidelity warranty services and when I subscribed, I specifically asked about the bearing issue and they said it would be covered if it was the point of failure. I am curious to see if they will honor their words ! Knowing that it is a pretty special case of early discovery of the bearing failure.
Did Porsche told you how much the engine replacement will cost ? part / labor ?
Did Porsche told you how much the engine replacement will cost ? part / labor ?
12-09-2010, 11:12 AM
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I just meant that this guy was really wise to stop the car and flatbed it to the dealer, I bet there aren't many people who can resist to the 'one last short drive to the dealer'. I know considering I leave so far from the dealer that I probably would not flatbed it unless the noise is really really scary.
At least it is good to know that metal in the oil pan is a sign that can be checked for. I wonder if the oil filter also showed those metal traces ?
At least it is good to know that metal in the oil pan is a sign that can be checked for. I wonder if the oil filter also showed those metal traces ?
12-09-2010, 11:14 AM
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I just meant that this guy was really wise to stop the car and flatbed it to the dealer, I bet there aren't many people who can resist to the 'one last short drive to the dealer'. I know considering I leave so far from the dealer that I probably would not flatbed it unless the noise is really really scary.
At least it is good to know that metal in the oil pan is a sign that can be checked for. I wonder if the oil filter also showed those metal traces ?
At least it is good to know that metal in the oil pan is a sign that can be checked for. I wonder if the oil filter also showed those metal traces ?
12-09-2010, 11:18 AM
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btw dealer said this is still a very rare failure mode. the last one was a 997.1 the year before, but today mine and another 996 have the same failure....
12-09-2010, 11:19 AM
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12-09-2010, 11:21 AM
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12-09-2010, 11:23 AM
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PROVIDING - the gear wasnt beat to death... and that still remains to be seen (or replaced and never seen) - though I would want to see it if I could (after they agree to a replacement)
12-09-2010, 11:42 AM
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Ok the question now becomes what is going to happen to the old engine. Is it going to be returned to Porsche as a core? Is it available? Someone might want to buy it cheap and see if the bearing can be replaced. If not then sell the misc. parts.
12-09-2010, 12:29 PM
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he said it gets shipped back to Porsche...
12-09-2010, 01:44 PM
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Glad to hear that things are working out well so far, considering the circumstances. As others have said, stick to your guns and demand that they replace the engine sourced from Porsche. $25K is a lot of money for any kind of repair. What does a GT3 motor cost?! I am sure it is a lot more, but you can't knock a guy for askin'...
IvanGene, no yellow turbo for me... just my humble 2000 C4 Cab, Black/ Savannah.
IvanGene, no yellow turbo for me... just my humble 2000 C4 Cab, Black/ Savannah.
12-09-2010, 01:49 PM
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thank god my exhaust is so loud that I cant hear a thing.. at least i can enjoy the car while driving it instead of listining and worring about every noise. :-) hahahahaha