I was on my way to dinner the other night and all of a sudden the engine lost power, so I shut her down and coasted into a parking lot. No "nails in a can" sound, no warning and I didn't try to restart it, knowing the drill.

Had it flat-bedded into my indy: just heard - intermediate shaft. They want about $25,000 for a new engine here in Canada from Papa Porsche. What are my options? Doesn't sound like there are many used ones around. Does anybody rebuild an engine in this condition?

I've been reading this forum for years - never thought I'd be a statistic.

 

Oh man sorry to hear that. I think rebuildability depends on the condition of the motor.

I have to admit, your post makes me want to go outside and hug my LNE IMSB.

 

Real sorry to hear that man. It remains a anxious issue for all in the subforum, regardless of what they say.

I would check with a dismantler and see if they have any 996 with wreck front ends.

If it lost power without any rattles it might be a candidate for a rebuild. It's when you hear the rattle and banging that it's all over. Then the motor is just aluminum scrap.

All the best.

Jim

 

I'm surprised at the cost they quoted you. Would it be possible to call some indys in Washington State and flatbed your car across the border for a lesser price?

 

You can buy an entire used 996 for 20k. Take out the motor and sell the rest of the parts to help pay for it. Or, just drive the replacement Porsche and sell your old car for parts.

 

Its impossible. this is such a rare thing.... better get a second opinion. The IMS stuff is all hype.

 

Jim - I found a used engine (60,000 miles) but it's still almost $15,000 and with just a 30 day warrantee ..

Thanks Fernando, I'll look into that.

 

Conact Porsche and see if they will do Goodwill... They give Engine and you pay Labour. Ask Dealer to Help. Thats if you have a good relationship with your Dealer...

 

Ebay now 2 motors: 01 3.4L 45K $8399 OBO; 03 3.6L 62K $9500 OBO

 

Did the engine dump oil all over the road? I'd get a second opinion.

 

Here is a rebuilt engine that requires you to send back your core, $6900

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-996-...item2c64746b5b

Read the specifics, this builder offers a one year warranty and has replaced everything with OEM parts including the IMS.

If you really do need an engine search around you can find one for a hell of a lot less than $10K

 

Just quitting outright and with no sick sounds... That doesn't read like IMS failure.

I'm with others... get a second opinion on that IMS diagnosis.

At least remove the oil filter housing and dump the oil and filter element into a *clean* drain pan. If the IMS failed bad enough to kill the engine the oil/filter element I would think would have enough metal bits to start your own metal recycling center.

Engine dying with no drama, but like flipping a switch...It could be something as simple as a bad (failed) fuel pump.

Sincerely,

Macster.

 

Billyboy I will buy your engine if it is still assembled & rebuild it if it is possible.

 

Interesting, I read about the comany selling the engine on eBay and found a thread about them here on rennlist.
https://rennlist.com/forums/964-foru...torsports.html

 

Yea since you are in Vancouver i would have it Shipped to UFO for a Rebuild and Drive it Back. Save a Ton and Hit up Las Vages on teh way back. ROAD TRIP!!