Rennlist - Porsche Discussion Forums

Notices
996 Forum 1999-2005
Sponsored by:
LN Engineering

Hoovie killed his 996

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-27-2017 | 03:26 PM
  #61  
Mike Murphy's Avatar
Mike Murphy
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 9,051
Likes: 1,781
From: Chicago, IL
Default
Originally Posted by dporto
If you watch the video to 4:30 or so, it states the the metals are copper and lead...these are indicative of failing main journal/crank bearings (not IMS - that would be steel). It's still possible that the IMS bearing has "failed" but not exploded yet. These steel filings in the oil, is one of the things that can/will take out the main bearings...
Yes, and previous videos of him tracking the car revealed low oil pressure at the track. He kept driving. Then, another video had some engine noise, and again, kept driving.

So whatever it was had a lot of time to get smashed around, sent through the engine.
Reply Like
Old 05-29-2017 | 08:38 AM
  #62  
AWDGuy's Avatar
AWDGuy
Three Wheelin'
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,782
Likes: 8
Default
Originally Posted by Hotrodaxel1976
The ims failure is nothing these days, those problems occurred around 20 years ago hitting the turbo and early stick shift cars harder.
turbo cars don't have an IMS bearing like the NA 996 does. Turbo cars are much more reliable. IMS failure will hit any NA car, auto or manual. not sure where you got that info but it is incorrect.
Reply Like
Old 05-30-2017 | 12:23 AM
  #63  
dan_189's Avatar
dan_189
Race Car
 
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 3,809
Likes: 141
From: Melbourne, Australia
Default
Originally Posted by gungriffin
He has follow up videos that confirm that it was the IMS bearing.

https://youtu.be/pL8qG-51XH8?t=3m18s

Grrr... the fast forward feature isn't working. He shows the results at about 3:18
Why didnt he sit on the pallet with the motor behind him!? haha
Reply Like
Old 05-30-2017 | 09:01 AM
  #64  
billh1963's Avatar
billh1963
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 5,772
Likes: 337
From: Everywhere
Default
HotRod...you in the Marines? I see the west coast/east coast connection
Reply Like
Old 05-30-2017 | 12:34 PM
  #65  
Hotrodaxel1976's Avatar
Hotrodaxel1976
Racer
 
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 322
Likes: 1
From: All Over
Default
Yes Sir, retired Marine.
Reply Like
Old 05-30-2017 | 02:57 PM
  #66  
billh1963's Avatar
billh1963
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 5,772
Likes: 337
From: Everywhere
Default
Originally Posted by Hotrodaxel1976
Yes Sir, retired Marine.
My youngest son is active duty...gets out this Fall.

I'm in Beaufort and a couple other places...have multiple Porsches at this point (including a couple 996's). Give me a holler if you need a hand.
Reply Like
Old 05-30-2017 | 03:05 PM
  #67  
Hotrodaxel1976's Avatar
Hotrodaxel1976
Racer
 
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 322
Likes: 1
From: All Over
Default
I need a hand I need a hand, I need help, lol. Tell your son to continue on, keep his nose clean. How can you help me, are you willing to work on my car with me, I don't have any tools to speak for. Do you know how to diagnose and address any problems? We don't have long left here at all, just a couple weeks and we are gone
Reply Like
Old 06-07-2017 | 06:05 PM
  #68  
manimal's Avatar
manimal
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,496
Likes: 116
From: San Diego
Default
Interesting. Too bad he didn't try to keep it going.
Reply Like
Old 06-07-2017 | 08:03 PM
  #69  
Mike Murphy's Avatar
Mike Murphy
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 9,051
Likes: 1,781
From: Chicago, IL
Default
I just saw another one of his videos where he buys the cheapest Porsche Turbo you can buy - a Cayenne - for $6500(!)
Reply Like
Old 06-07-2017 | 08:31 PM
  #70  
gnarbowski's Avatar
gnarbowski
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 185
Likes: 2
From: Saint Clairsville, Ohio
Default
Originally Posted by murphyslaw1978
I just saw another one of his videos where he buys the cheapest Porsche Turbo you can buy - a Cayenne - for $6500(!)
He has access to dealer auctions, which is how he gets all these sweet deals.
Reply Like
Old 06-07-2017 | 08:52 PM
  #71  
Mike Murphy's Avatar
Mike Murphy
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 9,051
Likes: 1,781
From: Chicago, IL
Default
Originally Posted by gnarbowski
He has access to dealer auctions, which is how he gets all these sweet deals.
Agree - and has got a smoking deal on that car because someone intentionally sabatoged the wiring in the engine to make it look like it was a basket case, so that drove the cost down further. Still, the cayennes are pretty cheap.
Reply Like
Old 07-12-2017 | 01:45 PM
  #72  
gtvr6's Avatar
gtvr6
Advanced
 
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 95
Likes: 1
From: Queens NY
Default
Hoovie and Apollo 911 are back:

https://www.autotrader.com/car-video...-part-1-267413
Reply Like
Old 07-12-2017 | 01:49 PM
  #73  
Vincent713's Avatar
Vincent713
Three Wheelin'
 
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 1,493
Likes: 170
Default
Originally Posted by gtvr6
It's about time! This project is going to take awhile.
Reply Like
Old 07-13-2017 | 02:31 AM
  #74  
AnthonyGS's Avatar
AnthonyGS
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 1,027
Likes: 146
From: near Jackson, MS
Default
I'm finished with this clown and his videos. Anyone who keeps driving and starting an engine known to be damaged, is not a real car guy.
Reply Like
Old 07-13-2017 | 02:39 AM
  #75  
Chris(MA)'s Avatar
Chris(MA)
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 883
Likes: 151
From: California
Default
Originally Posted by AnthonyGS
I'm finished with this clown and his videos. Anyone who keeps driving and starting an engine known to be damaged, is not a real car guy.
I think he had the V8 swap in mind the whole time, however I agree with you he should have just dropped the running motor and parted it out for $$$ rather than blowing it up, he just blew it up for higher ratings on his channel
Reply Like



Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Hoovie killed his 996


Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -3. The time now is 07:36 AM.