997.2 3.8 Engine Failure
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Sorry my bad totally overlooked that aspect!! Disregard, lol
Deffinately something happening though, maybe a spun bearing, but it is odd the UOA would be perfect leading up to it and to spin a bearing at that mileage for no apparent reason is also odd.
Deffinately something happening though, maybe a spun bearing, but it is odd the UOA would be perfect leading up to it and to spin a bearing at that mileage for no apparent reason is also odd.
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The main failures points we see are worn guides, scored cylinders, and stretched chains. When tracked, excessive oil temperatures will slowly roast the main and rod bearings. Engines don't loose pressure as the on-demand pump makes up for increased clearances. We've seen a few oil pump sprocket failures in our shop where the engine looses oil pressure at high rpm.
Like I've said on past threads, the 9A1 is a pretty remarkable engine and kept cool and well maintained, they are very robust and can actually wear out.
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OP, if you do send in another oil sample, you'll need to advise lab of the particles you're concerned about. Standard ICP analysis (Spectroscopy) is not going to see particles larger than 5-8 microns - much smaller than visible with naked eye. You'll need to ask lab for PQ (or PQI) evaluation.
https://www.machinerylubrication.com...analysis-tests
https://www.machinerylubrication.com...analysis-tests
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Ugh. Sorry to hear but all of this is speculation at this point. DO NOT CRANK THE MOTOR. If anything is wrong that’s the worst thing you can do.
Call Joey at G Design and get it on a flatbed. He is elbow deep in 9A1s every week. Mostly cayman 3.6 but same engine basically.
Hell first pull the water pump. If it’s fine you’re looking at a few grand for a teardown but that’s where you’re at at this point.
Call Joey at G Design and get it on a flatbed. He is elbow deep in 9A1s every week. Mostly cayman 3.6 but same engine basically.
Hell first pull the water pump. If it’s fine you’re looking at a few grand for a teardown but that’s where you’re at at this point.
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Are the black pieces plastic or metal. It's possible the tensioner paddle guide has failed and the chain is rubbing on the metal tensioner paddle itself, which is aluminum, and that's the source of metal bits you see. If so, I don't believe the guides are replaceable without disassembling the motor.
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Thanks for all your input guys, really appreciate it. Its hard to say if the black specs are plastic or metal i actually didnt have time to really investigate the day i pulled the filter. I saved everything and will go back to look at it better when i get a chance. My plan is to take an oil sample and send it for analysis and see what they come up with.
What type of metal would come up in analysis if it was cylinder walls, or rod bearings, or the chain eating into the block?
I really really hope i dont need a full on rebuild but if i do I will be reaching out to you Charles and we can discuss some options.
I will keep you guys updated as soon as i find out anything.
What type of metal would come up in analysis if it was cylinder walls, or rod bearings, or the chain eating into the block?
I really really hope i dont need a full on rebuild but if i do I will be reaching out to you Charles and we can discuss some options.
I will keep you guys updated as soon as i find out anything.
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Results from the previous 2 UOAs
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i already miss her ;,,,(
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Did you cut open the oil filters from your prior oil analyses and inspect for metal flecks?
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Yes never found anything at all.
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Cylinders will be aluminum and silicon.
Rod or main bearings will be tin and copper.
Cam or lifter will be iron.
Feel free to PM me the UOA and I'd be happy to look at it. I've seen literally thousands of UOA reports for Porsche engines, so it's a good bet if there is something elevated, we'll get a good idea of what failed.
Rod or main bearings will be tin and copper.
Cam or lifter will be iron.
Feel free to PM me the UOA and I'd be happy to look at it. I've seen literally thousands of UOA reports for Porsche engines, so it's a good bet if there is something elevated, we'll get a good idea of what failed.
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The engine did have a slight ticking sound ever since i bought it with 66k miles. But ive heard that sound on many Porsches and it sounded completely normal to me. This is probably the only video i have of the car and you can kind of hear it before i rev it up