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What i don't get is why is this happening even with new models. My understanding is that it was a bolt torque issue, I would have expected them to resolve it at the factory at some point. Oh well, different engines now...
What i don't get is why is this happening even with new models. My understanding is that it was a bolt torque issue, I would have expected them to resolve it at the factory at some point. Oh well, different engines now...
My opinion? Because Porsche continues to use !@#$ing Aluminum bolts rather than good'ole fashioned 8.8 steel bolts.
While the Macan S was in for the most recent recall, I made the SA aware of an oil burning smell present after longer drives. They acknowledged a leak of sorts in the service note, I didn't have an opportunity to talk to the SA in much detail due to the COVID 19 setup. I was told they put a dye in the oil and I'll need to bring the vehicle back within a couple of weeks so they know the specific area of the leak. Does this sound like I'm going down the same path of the dreaded engine out fix?
While the Macan S was in for the most recent recall, I made the SA aware of an oil burning smell present after longer drives. They acknowledged a leak of sorts in the service note, I didn't have an opportunity to talk to the SA in much detail due to the COVID 19 setup. I was told they put a dye in the oil and I'll need to bring the vehicle back within a couple of weeks so they know the specific area of the leak. Does this sound like I'm going down the same path of the dreaded engine out fix?
Keep us informed about this. How old is the Macan and what is the mileage?
Hello everyone! just wanted to share my experience here. I'm an Audi guy but this is my second Porsche. It is a 2015 Macan Turbo, purchased with 91,365 miles. I dont know much about its history but based on the Carfax it shows a bunch of service records at Porsche of Tysons Corner in VA. Last service was done there at 90,042. I knew with these many miles a lot of maintenance items will have to be addressed, but i immediately noticed the oil leak coming from the timing cover, specifically the drivers side. also noticed 6 snapped bolts all around. I decided to tackle the job myself. It looked to me that dropping the engine down would be an easier option given the fact they have all the harnesses/hoses designed in a way where they can be disconnected easily, but i decided to take apart the front end and do it from there since i'm working on it by myself. What surprised me is that the spark plugs/belt and tensioner and all other maintenance items INCLUDING OIL/filter looked to be past due even though the Carfax showed service at Porsche every 5-10k miles. I took a few pictures while working on it to post here and as of right now I am waiting on the oil cooler seals that are on order before i can finish putting it back together. I also wanted to note that i replaced all the bolts and the new ones were exactly identical to the old ones, so I don't think Porsche changed them, unless the strength of the aluminum used has been changed and that would be hard to detect by the eye. In my opinion it wasn't that hard or complicated, but I also like to tackle difficult jobs like these! I posted this for anyone who might be thinking of doing it themselves but are still not sure due to everyone saying engine has to be dropped. IT DOES NOT have to be dropped and the hardest part I would say was carrying the radiator/condenser/support alone and moving the harness that goes from the right side of the engine to the alternator. I had to remove the alternator in order to move it to where I can pull the timing cover out. I also had to remove the A/C compressor so i can clean up all the oil that was in there. Took me about 10 hours total stretched over 3 days and tomorrow I hope to have it back running again!
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2017 Macan S with 15K miles. Time Cover oil leak. The dealer will need 4 days to do the work and it's scheduled to bring it in on Thursday. Words of warning to people that are thinking of getting a Macan... don't. Perhaps go for the 2.0 liter, but not the v6. It's not a matter of "if" these problems will happen, but "when". This and even the transfer case issue should never happen to a "luxury" car, especially with such low mileage. Inferior engineering, that's what it comes down to.
My car is under warranty... at least until May of next year. We are going to keep the car until then. First Porsche, but this also be our last. My daily driver is a 2015 Lexus RC350 F-Sport, sitting close to 60K miles without any problem. Just oil change and brakes. That's superior engineering and design... Japanese engineering. The Macan is the wife's car, but we are most likely going to trade this next year in for a Lexus RX350 F-Sport.
05-01-2020, 11:24 AM
