Bad news - need new engine
06-24-2005, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by jim911
Anyone else hear of this problem with a GT3?
06-24-2005, 11:24 PM
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Sorry to hear about this, but looks like Porsche AG is taking good care of you.
Did you have to get any adjustment for the altitude? I think there was a service bulletin on this for 2004 models but I don't know if it applied to 2005.
Did you have to get any adjustment for the altitude? I think there was a service bulletin on this for 2004 models but I don't know if it applied to 2005.
06-27-2005, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by JTW
RJ - It's most audible at around 2000 RPM - 2700 RPM, especially under deceleration. It sounds as if there is something smaller spiinning at a different rate of speed than the the engine itself. As well, the car has begun making a big racket for a second after cold startup. Like many here posited, this sounded as if something in the exhaust system was loose.
06-27-2005, 11:17 AM
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The same thing happened to my '02 996 last January. The shaft broke apart in the engine and destroyed it. I also have a GT3, but so far it's ok. So, this problem is not unique to the GT3 block.
06-27-2005, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by GT3BB
Mine sounds like a can of marbles for around 90 seconds.
My exhaust note is louder than normal for about 90 seconds or so.....maybe that is what you are referring to?
06-27-2005, 01:24 PM
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Same for me-can of marbles in the morning for about 1 min 30sec. Live in the city-nice/cold : ). Personally I like how it sounds at warmup : )-sounds pissed off that you woke it up. Mike
06-27-2005, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by JTW
Yeah, can you say, "extended warranty"? Break-in will be a pain, but the least of my problems, I guess. No track days for a while. BTW, mileage is 3300...but like I mentioned, some of this has been going on for some time.
06-27-2005, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by JTW
they said they have done several of these with TTs;
Just curious. Thanks.
06-27-2005, 03:09 PM
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Artic Fox, and others. FWIW- I've mentioned this several times. When I first go to start the car, I turn the key to "on" let fuel pump, or whatever, run for a few seconds, turn key off, Repeat! Then start it....NO High revs, it never fails( hot or cold weather) w/ my car
Would someone like to try it and let me know if it's just My car?
Bill
Would someone like to try it and let me know if it's just My car? Bill
06-27-2005, 04:21 PM
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I would suggest asking that PCNA provide you with a Porsche 6yr/100K mile warranty in exchange for your inconvenience.
Hey. I've been looking at 996TTs and this line caught my attention. Knowing that the TT/GT3/2 all share the same block I wonder how and why it's 'prevalent' in the turbos. Did your tech mention anything?
06-27-2005, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by buckdr1
Artic Fox, and others. FWIW- I've mentioned this several times. When I first go to start the car, I turn the key to "on" let fuel pump, or whatever, run for a few seconds, turn key off, Repeat! Then start it....NO High revs, it never fails( hot or cold weather) w/ my car Would someone like to try it and let me know if it's just My car?
Bill
Would someone like to try it and let me know if it's just My car? Bill