My spun camshaft story
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I called that guy from Circle you mentioned and left 2 separate voicemails and they never called back, so I guess they werent too interested in selling it to me..
Saabin I have 65k on my car and fidelity quoted me an absolutely absurd amount;
4 years platinum 48,000 miles $18,648
3 years platinum 36,000 miles $13,736
2 years platinum 24,000 miles $9,810
1 year platinum 12,000 miles $6,758
So after hearing these crazy prices I choose an aftermarket warranty through Hendrick Autoguard which was $2,900 for power-train 3 years 36,000 miles which will cover my camshaft and most major components that could break the bank if failure occurs in the future.
4 years platinum 48,000 miles $18,648
3 years platinum 36,000 miles $13,736
2 years platinum 24,000 miles $9,810
1 year platinum 12,000 miles $6,758
So after hearing these crazy prices I choose an aftermarket warranty through Hendrick Autoguard which was $2,900 for power-train 3 years 36,000 miles which will cover my camshaft and most major components that could break the bank if failure occurs in the future.
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wow this is some crazy information. Btw anyone know how far in advance of a soon to expire warranty you need to be to get a new extended warranty? Looks like i'll be interested in Hendrick Autoguard next summer
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Yes, any Rick Hendrick dealership can sell you Hendrick Autoguard, I called the Rick Hendrick Porsche of Charlotte, NC. Ask to speak with Matt in service and he will give you a quote.
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Speed21, I'm not sure that it's entirely fair to say the 9A1 is more reliable/better/etc than the Mezger, but it does have fewer parts to break, which I will grant you. However, we don't have enough engines out there to see what piece of engineering Porsche neglected to think all the way through just yet on those
The 997.1 is alone in this camshaft problem, but the bulk of Mezger engines suffer more from cooling leaks: oil leaks in the air cooleds (965 and 993) and water leaks in the hydro ones (996 and 997) than anything catastrophic.
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Cincy 9A1 is unquestionably more reliable. For Porsche to build the same inherent problems into the 9A1 would have been madness to say the least. It just wouldn't happen from this company. Modern Porsche engines are clearly getting better in terms of providing more reliable horsepower for the owner. There are more than enough 9A1's out in the market to be able to make that clear determination. They have infinitely less oil consumption issues, deliver better, more reliable out of box performance, all key attributes for a car of this caliber and expense. Doesn't mean, nor am I suggesting, or have suggested that everyone with a Mezger should sell up for the newer, however, my point all along was that it was a bit rich for certain current mezger owners indulging themselves with some fanciful misguided logic that it was more sensible to hold on to what they have based purely upon Mezgers so called record of reliability and durability as being superior than 9A1. That one is laughable.
I guess when these guys are on the side of the road awaiting the tow truck they will have ample time to reflect upon the wonderful racing heritage of years gone by. Shame it's not the exact same engine in their cars...so even there their commentary is misguided at best. As i said Warranty and a good prayer book are staples IMO during any Mezger ownership. I knew that when I owned mine.
And in so far Porsche's brilliance stopping at the mezger. What a joke! Time stops for no man.
I guess when these guys are on the side of the road awaiting the tow truck they will have ample time to reflect upon the wonderful racing heritage of years gone by. Shame it's not the exact same engine in their cars...so even there their commentary is misguided at best. As i said Warranty and a good prayer book are staples IMO during any Mezger ownership. I knew that when I owned mine.
And in so far Porsche's brilliance stopping at the mezger. What a joke! Time stops for no man.
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Things that make you go Hmmmm.
Anyone else had the CEL while running the TDT oil?
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Forgive me if I have this wrong, but don't the oils meant for diesel engines have additives that foam at the higher RPMs of gasoline engines, making them less than ideal? Isn't the TDT a diesel engine oil?
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I thought it was pretty clear to even a layperson 9A1 is not demonstrating extremely costly issues as the street turbo Mezger unit has consistently done. Oil consumption is also basically non existent nowadays (finally). Cams aren't spinning, water outlets aren't failing, seals aren't leaking. If so where are all the user reports of such? Where are the arguments to support otherwise?
So I guess when Porsche designed the new 9A1 engine it wasn't just all about emissions compliance - genuine steps were made toward advancing on previous and, now even current engine design. Fabulous! That is what its all about! A better car for the customer!
Performance and engine reliability has clearly moved forward and won't stop at 9A1. Now Porsche are making more money than ever before, and there is more on the table for development into newer, more powerful, more reliable and efficient engines. The cars are only getting better as a consequence. This is a good thing surely?
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The cam issue appears design related, inherent with the engine. Why it is more prevalent with the turbo could well be due to the additional heat being generated, inadequate service intervals, oil degradation....who knows....but it does seems to happen to quite a few once the engine gets over 20,000 miles. Maybe the wear factor at that stage opens up the clearances just enough to set the stage. It could also be an operational problem which manifests as a consequence of having a combination of factors not working in the engine's favor. Such as regular or prolonged periods of idling (traffic), excessive heat, oil viscosity degradation, wear/clearances. But ultimately it comes down to the design being unable to cater for the rigors of street use. Maybe not such an issue in racing where the RPMs are consistently high and the engines are getting pulled down and overhauled regularly...
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You'd need to be more specific, and point toward the substance of any argument as I don't understand your logic or the point you are trying to make with that statement.
I thought it was pretty clear to even a layperson 9A1 is not demonstrating extremely costly issues as the street turbo Mezger unit has consistently done. Oil consumption is also basically non existent nowadays (finally). Cams aren't spinning, water outlets aren't failing, seals aren't leaking. If so where are all the user reports of such? Where are the arguments to support otherwise?
So I guess when Porsche designed the new 9A1 engine it wasn't just all about emissions compliance - genuine steps were made toward advancing on previous and, now even current engine design. Fabulous! That is what its all about! A better car for the customer!
Performance and engine reliability has clearly moved forward and won't stop at 9A1. Now Porsche are making more money than ever before, and there is more on the table for development into newer, more powerful, more reliable and efficient engines. The cars are only getting better as a consequence. This is a good thing surely?
I thought it was pretty clear to even a layperson 9A1 is not demonstrating extremely costly issues as the street turbo Mezger unit has consistently done. Oil consumption is also basically non existent nowadays (finally). Cams aren't spinning, water outlets aren't failing, seals aren't leaking. If so where are all the user reports of such? Where are the arguments to support otherwise?
So I guess when Porsche designed the new 9A1 engine it wasn't just all about emissions compliance - genuine steps were made toward advancing on previous and, now even current engine design. Fabulous! That is what its all about! A better car for the customer!
Performance and engine reliability has clearly moved forward and won't stop at 9A1. Now Porsche are making more money than ever before, and there is more on the table for development into newer, more powerful, more reliable and efficient engines. The cars are only getting better as a consequence. This is a good thing surely?
OP - Kudos for sharing; good information.