Gen1 996 - What am I in for?
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Sadly yes, a internal debris hot spot caused by water pump. It was my DD. A week or 2 before had normal service, tip serviced and AOS replaced by a very good Orlando PCar specialist. Sweet fast strong no problem or pre symptoms. Normal highway speed driving home, Sudden engine light, loss of power...then when I opened the coolant cap, intermix.
I kept it for a year looking for a motor, or cost effective fix. Finally gave up and sold it to Vertex in Miami at a very ugly price. Seriously almost took it to a gun range and opened fire on it.
Really put me off of Porsche for many years. Guess what I replaced the first week I bought the C4S ?
I kept it for a year looking for a motor, or cost effective fix. Finally gave up and sold it to Vertex in Miami at a very ugly price. Seriously almost took it to a gun range and opened fire on it.
Really put me off of Porsche for many years. Guess what I replaced the first week I bought the C4S ?
Thanks -- glad I had my water pump replaced upon purchasing the car. Did your pump blow, or was it simply no longer pumping sufficiently?
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See the August 2012 issue of Excellence for a feature on this. I provided most of the data and info for the article.
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This is one of the best threads Jake has been involved in where he has provided concrete info as opposed to his usual mantra (compliment in there somewhere). Jake clearly sees a lot of failures in these cars and has noted a problem in the 2000-2001 models. I believe him. And they are not IMS related (refreshing).
And... Jake provided his advice. Change your water pump.. Since Jake does not sell a "Water Pump Solution", if I owned one if these model years, I would do it tomorrow as noted.
You can certainly have an issue with his point if view (as I have in the past), but I repeat, this may be Jake's most selfless advice to date.
My 2 cents.
And... Jake provided his advice. Change your water pump.. Since Jake does not sell a "Water Pump Solution", if I owned one if these model years, I would do it tomorrow as noted.
You can certainly have an issue with his point if view (as I have in the past), but I repeat, this may be Jake's most selfless advice to date.
My 2 cents.
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We still see water pump failures in 02+ cars, but not the large amount of cracked heads.
But the 3 chain heads lose intake valve seats and break timing chains. They also have single row IMSB assemblies and are the most prone to failure.
The different years have different inherent issues that strike them.
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The fact is, "no one has to listen to Jake"... Dont!! I have never heard him say, "buy from me".. He is identifying engine problems that he has encountered over his career. Listen to his advice or do not... Its advice based on experience. I cannot understand why individuals continue to "counter" Jake's "free advice" with their own... Please, except what he offers or dont, but stop trying to counter what he has experienced from real world scenarios...
Thanks Jake!!
Thanks Jake!!
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The fact is, "no one has to listen to Jake"... Dont!! I have never heard him say, "buy from me".. He is identifying engine problems that he has encountered over his career. Listen to his advice or do not... Its advice based on experience. I cannot understand why individuals continue to "counter" Jake's "free advice" with their own... Please, except what he offers or dont, but stop trying to counter what he has experienced from real world scenarios...
Thanks Jake!!
Thanks Jake!!
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After 2002 the head cracks are not as bad, since the 3 chain engines have a different head casting. The capillaries are larger and less constrictive. We still see water pump failures in 02+ cars, but not the large amount of cracked heads. But the 3 chain heads lose intake valve seats and break timing chains. They also have single row IMSB assemblies and are the most prone to failure. The different years have different inherent issues that strike them.
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I'm new to this guys, both Porsche cars and this forum, so please bare with me... but it sure sounds like these cars have a lot of problems? IMS, RMS, AOS, cracked heads, broken water pump fins, broken timing chains... and the list goes on it seems. I love my car (so far), this is a great site, and the Porsche folks seem fantastic, but I almost fear driving the car. Besides the looks and driving characteristics, I committed to a Porsche because of my impressions of their high build quality. Was I wrong?
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I researched a LOT before I bought my first 911 6 months ago and due in large part to these forums and in particular Jake's patient and knowledgable postings went for a '99 car. As he posted recently, the 99's are the best kept secret. Cheers to you Jake.
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I'm new to this guys, both Porsche cars and this forum, so please bare with me... but it sure sounds like these cars have a lot of problems? IMS, RMS, AOS, cracked heads, broken water pump fins, broken timing chains... and the list goes on it seems. I love my car (so far), this is a great site, and the Porsche folks seem fantastic, but I almost fear driving the car. Besides the looks and driving characteristics, I committed to a Porsche because of my impressions of their high build quality. Was I wrong?
Dinicod---You were not wrong.. Porsche is a great car.
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... but it sure sounds like these cars have a lot of problems? IMS, RMS, AOS, cracked heads, broken water pump fins, broken timing chains... and the list goes on it seems. I love my car (so far), this is a great site, and the Porsche folks seem fantastic, but I almost fear driving the car. Besides the looks and driving characteristics, I committed to a Porsche because of my impressions of their high build quality. Was I wrong?
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