Another 996 on BAT rebuilt but with engine issues
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Well, I'm the guy who is either crazy, (I'm sure that some would say foolish), or lucky.
Either way this first time 911 purchase will be an education. At this point my intent is to get the car back to Jake and have them give it the once-over. From there we'll make some decisions. Going to enlist in the "enthusiasts" course that Flat6 offers as well. I'm sure I'll save multiples of the tuition over time.
I'll keep you posted as to what happens
Go easy on me
Either way this first time 911 purchase will be an education. At this point my intent is to get the car back to Jake and have them give it the once-over. From there we'll make some decisions. Going to enlist in the "enthusiasts" course that Flat6 offers as well. I'm sure I'll save multiples of the tuition over time.
I'll keep you posted as to what happens
Go easy on me
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Cheers!
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Well, I'm the guy who is either crazy, (I'm sure that some would say foolish), or lucky.
Either way this first time 911 purchase will be an education. At this point my intent is to get the car back to Jake and have them give it the once-over. From there we'll make some decisions. Going to enlist in the "enthusiasts" course that Flat6 offers as well. I'm sure I'll save multiples of the tuition over time.
I'll keep you posted as to what happens
Go easy on me
Either way this first time 911 purchase will be an education. At this point my intent is to get the car back to Jake and have them give it the once-over. From there we'll make some decisions. Going to enlist in the "enthusiasts" course that Flat6 offers as well. I'm sure I'll save multiples of the tuition over time.
I'll keep you posted as to what happens
Go easy on me
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Well, I'm the guy who is either crazy, (I'm sure that some would say foolish), or lucky.
Either way this first time 911 purchase will be an education. At this point my intent is to get the car back to Jake and have them give it the once-over. From there we'll make some decisions. Going to enlist in the "enthusiasts" course that Flat6 offers as well. I'm sure I'll save multiples of the tuition over time.
I'll keep you posted as to what happens
Go easy on me
Either way this first time 911 purchase will be an education. At this point my intent is to get the car back to Jake and have them give it the once-over. From there we'll make some decisions. Going to enlist in the "enthusiasts" course that Flat6 offers as well. I'm sure I'll save multiples of the tuition over time.
I'll keep you posted as to what happens
Go easy on me
Congrats on the win and definitely please keep us posted!
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Not impossible. The only two guarantees with anything mechanical are:
- It will break
-If it doesn't break first, it will wear out.
Mechanical things start to die the first time they are used. This is a lot like a human, the day we are born, we start to die... If we don't break first, we will wear out, and die.
An engine builder that hasn't had a failure, hasn't built enough engines. Period.
The difference is what happens after things have broken. Thats when the human factor comes in, and it becomes more than mechanical.
Have I had engines break? Damn right. It was part of building my thoroughbred. The value of a failure to someone like me is priceless, its how we learn the things that no one else knows.
Today I will say that I am learning more from the mistakes of others than anything. As more and more people try to build these engines, they end up being carted to me, and we see where they screwed up, and address it. It was a lot easier when everyone was afraid of these things, at least back the I only had to fix my own mistakes.
Karcrazy called today and set things up with Jud, so we will soon know whats going on. I was setting cam timing when he called, and since I hate the phone, I'll talk to him once we begin diagnosis.
- It will break
-If it doesn't break first, it will wear out.
Mechanical things start to die the first time they are used. This is a lot like a human, the day we are born, we start to die... If we don't break first, we will wear out, and die.
An engine builder that hasn't had a failure, hasn't built enough engines. Period.
The difference is what happens after things have broken. Thats when the human factor comes in, and it becomes more than mechanical.
Have I had engines break? Damn right. It was part of building my thoroughbred. The value of a failure to someone like me is priceless, its how we learn the things that no one else knows.
Today I will say that I am learning more from the mistakes of others than anything. As more and more people try to build these engines, they end up being carted to me, and we see where they screwed up, and address it. It was a lot easier when everyone was afraid of these things, at least back the I only had to fix my own mistakes.
Karcrazy called today and set things up with Jud, so we will soon know whats going on. I was setting cam timing when he called, and since I hate the phone, I'll talk to him once we begin diagnosis.
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Kidding you, (I really hoped you'd win)
You made your intentions clear and I understand that fully...The horse is dead and I'll stop beating it!
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CarKrazy, congrats and welcome to the jungle. I think you made a brilliant purchase. It doesn't get any better than a 996 with an FSI engine for your first purchase. You will love it! And sending to Jake and enrolling in the enthusiast program shows that you are intent on doing things right and this will payoff in the end. I'm glad the car went to a smart buyer.
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welcome CrazyK
I've put a pretty penny into my 996 in a year of ownership, but have logged 11,000 (s)miles & counting with no plans to do anything but keep improving the car. Good luck getting your sorted - they can be reliable daily drivers once you get them properly refreshed. Lots of fun to be had out there.
I've put a pretty penny into my 996 in a year of ownership, but have logged 11,000 (s)miles & counting with no plans to do anything but keep improving the car. Good luck getting your sorted - they can be reliable daily drivers once you get them properly refreshed. Lots of fun to be had out there.
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First let's wait and see what the problem is and what it will take to get the car all sorted out before declaring this a brilliant purchase.
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Originally Posted by Imo000
First let's wait and see what the problem is and what it will take to get the car all sorted out before declaring this a brilliant purchase.
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As long as you don't use a home depot bearing for an IMSb like Imo000 you should be able to avoid the 3 year streak of owning a non-running 996 (like Imo000). Everyone that works with Jake comes out happy with the end product. Just do as he says & enjoy your one of a kind 996.
I still can't get over the power in that car.. 400+hp would make me consider putting 295s on the rear. Maybe re-gear it for 200mph?
I still can't get over the power in that car.. 400+hp would make me consider putting 295s on the rear. Maybe re-gear it for 200mph?
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Buyer, you got a great car that needs a little tlc. What's great about this car, is the guy who created the Lazarus of the 996 engine is completely aware and on board. Enjoy your 996 as you have the best looking after and in it.
wtf am I doing in the 996 na forum I have a broken spoiler I need to fix.
wtf am I doing in the 996 na forum I have a broken spoiler I need to fix.
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Originally Posted by Atrox
wtf am I doing in the 996 na forum
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Well, I'm the guy who is either crazy, (I'm sure that some would say foolish), or lucky.
Either way this first time 911 purchase will be an education. At this point my intent is to get the car back to Jake and have them give it the once-over. From there we'll make some decisions. Going to enlist in the "enthusiasts" course that Flat6 offers as well. I'm sure I'll save multiples of the tuition over time.
I'll keep you posted as to what happens
Go easy on me
Either way this first time 911 purchase will be an education. At this point my intent is to get the car back to Jake and have them give it the once-over. From there we'll make some decisions. Going to enlist in the "enthusiasts" course that Flat6 offers as well. I'm sure I'll save multiples of the tuition over time.
I'll keep you posted as to what happens
Go easy on me
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Lmo000 with a sour *** comment. That's a new one. Every purchase has its risks. If 12k is the worst case scenario then even with shipping he has a 40 AE with an FSI for $4k over market of a regular 40AE. That's a good deal. But the upside is he could have well under market in it and that's what makes it brilliant.