Cautionary Tale of Oil Leak (timing cover)
10-05-2020, 12:56 AM
#241
i have found a very low mileage '17 base model. it won't last FS - so i am on the fence about trim but only owing to power. and need to pull the trigger or not.
given i am coming from a 575rwhp p turbo ( am not hoping to replicate that, as it can't be done with a base or even "turbo" macan ) but my concern has to do with all the timing cover leakage issues that seem(?) to be more prevalent in the 3.0 v6 motored iteration.
my question for the learned owners here - - is the base model 2.0 ( similar to the 2.0 fsi which i have in my tuned GTI? ) immune from this issue. if so, i'm going to grab a ( or this one ) base model 2.0 and re-map it. my gut tells me this is the more prudent approach rather than spend for the trim packaged 3.0 models that have these issues seemingly. i could easily live with a 2.0 re-mapped ( cobb/api whomever ) to pushing 300 crank hp.
i have in the past battled PCNA successfully over design issue failures but that was with a CPO'd car ( this may or may not be depending ) and i'd like to avoid the known pitfalls.
i.e. transfer case failures and timing cover leakage. at least PCNA has extended their factory warranties re the transfer case? that takes a LOT of failures.
as mentioned, i have personally been down this road with VAG and also PCNA in my 911's before. any advice is appreciated. thanks.
given i am coming from a 575rwhp p turbo ( am not hoping to replicate that, as it can't be done with a base or even "turbo" macan ) but my concern has to do with all the timing cover leakage issues that seem(?) to be more prevalent in the 3.0 v6 motored iteration.
my question for the learned owners here - - is the base model 2.0 ( similar to the 2.0 fsi which i have in my tuned GTI? ) immune from this issue. if so, i'm going to grab a ( or this one ) base model 2.0 and re-map it. my gut tells me this is the more prudent approach rather than spend for the trim packaged 3.0 models that have these issues seemingly. i could easily live with a 2.0 re-mapped ( cobb/api whomever ) to pushing 300 crank hp.
i have in the past battled PCNA successfully over design issue failures but that was with a CPO'd car ( this may or may not be depending ) and i'd like to avoid the known pitfalls.
i.e. transfer case failures and timing cover leakage. at least PCNA has extended their factory warranties re the transfer case? that takes a LOT of failures.
as mentioned, i have personally been down this road with VAG and also PCNA in my 911's before. any advice is appreciated. thanks.
10-05-2020, 12:59 AM
#242
i have found a very low mileage '17 base model. it won't last FS - so i am on the fence about trim but only owing to power. and need to pull the trigger or not.
given i am coming from a 575rwhp p turbo ( am not hoping to replicate that, as it can't be done with a base or even "turbo" macan ) but my concern has to do with all the timing cover leakage issues that seem(?) to be more prevalent in the 3.0 v6 motored iteration.
my question for the learned owners here - - is the base model 2.0 ( similar to the 2.0 fsi which i have in my tuned GTI? ) immune from this issue. if so, i'm going to grab a ( or this one ) base model 2.0 and re-map it. my gut tells me this is the more prudent approach rather than spend for the trim packaged 3.0 models that have these issues seemingly. i could easily live with a 2.0 re-mapped ( cobb/api whomever ) to pushing 300 crank hp.
i have in the past battled PCNA successfully over design issue failures but that was with a CPO'd car ( this may or may not be depending ) and i'd like to avoid the known pitfalls.
i.e. transfer case failures and timing cover leakage. at least PCNA has extended their factory warranties re the transfer case? that takes a LOT of failures.
as mentioned, i have personally been down this road with VAG and also PCNA in my 911's before. any advice is appreciated. thanks.
given i am coming from a 575rwhp p turbo ( am not hoping to replicate that, as it can't be done with a base or even "turbo" macan ) but my concern has to do with all the timing cover leakage issues that seem(?) to be more prevalent in the 3.0 v6 motored iteration.
my question for the learned owners here - - is the base model 2.0 ( similar to the 2.0 fsi which i have in my tuned GTI? ) immune from this issue. if so, i'm going to grab a ( or this one ) base model 2.0 and re-map it. my gut tells me this is the more prudent approach rather than spend for the trim packaged 3.0 models that have these issues seemingly. i could easily live with a 2.0 re-mapped ( cobb/api whomever ) to pushing 300 crank hp.
i have in the past battled PCNA successfully over design issue failures but that was with a CPO'd car ( this may or may not be depending ) and i'd like to avoid the known pitfalls.
i.e. transfer case failures and timing cover leakage. at least PCNA has extended their factory warranties re the transfer case? that takes a LOT of failures.
as mentioned, i have personally been down this road with VAG and also PCNA in my 911's before. any advice is appreciated. thanks.
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10-06-2020, 03:12 PM
#243
thanks again for the info. i am opting for a base model and will "tune" it. it will more than suffice in terms of "power" once re-mapped and at a cost savings.
10-15-2020, 05:31 PM
#244
10-15-2020, 05:47 PM
#245
10-15-2020, 06:58 PM
#246
The 3.6 TT has this issue as well.
10-16-2020, 11:44 AM
#247
Drifting
The easy way to remember this is that all Gen I Macans (2015-2018) with a V6 are prone to this issue.... some develop the problem and some don’t. It’s the lottery you don’t want to win.
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10-20-2020, 10:26 AM
#248
Burning Brakes
16 turbo 50K miles.... leaking time chain cover...... what can i expect to pay?
10-26-2020, 09:36 AM
#249
10-26-2020, 01:34 PM
#250
Burning Brakes
Ha i should know if it is, will ck...
12-13-2020, 03:31 AM
#251
Rennlist Member
Appreciate this thread. Looking to pull the trigger on a used Macan once we’ve settled in Japan. Now not so sure!!
12-30-2020, 03:41 PM
#252
I am in the marking of a GTS, and came across this thread.
Searched if there is a TSB for this, and found this:
If your car is still in warranty, talk to your service advisor about the TSB.
Searched if there is a TSB for this, and found this:
TSB #122-U2G9J-12
https://www.carcomplaints.com/Porsche/Macan/2017/tsbs/tsb-122-u2g9j-12.shtmlIf your car is still in warranty, talk to your service advisor about the TSB.
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01-04-2021, 02:26 PM
#254
I am in the marking of a GTS, and came across this thread.
Searched if there is a TSB for this, and found this:
If your car is still in warranty, talk to your service advisor about the TSB.
Searched if there is a TSB for this, and found this:
TSB #122-U2G9J-12
https://www.carcomplaints.com/Porsche/Macan/2017/tsbs/tsb-122-u2g9j-12.shtmlIf your car is still in warranty, talk to your service advisor about the TSB.
01-13-2021, 11:37 AM
#255
Racer
Interesting - I wonder what resealed means in the technical sense. It sounded to me like the oil leak is caused by the aluminum bolts shearing? Is there a gasket/sealant that also fails which requires replacing, or does reseal simply mean replacing broken bolts? Interesting...