Panamera 4S bore scoring
09-04-2022 | 10:51 PM
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Panamera 4S bore scoring
Hello,
I have a 2014 Panamera 4S and for the past 3 months I have noticed a new very subtle noice coming from the engine.
I brought the car to dealer and after inspection with the scope they diagnosed cylinder #4 bore scoring. Only option offered: replace engine (cost comparable to the value of the car).
The car si mint condition and , beside this noice I don’t experience abnormal oil consumption or dashboard alert.
Wanted to ask the community some advices on what to do. I was planning to trade the car for a new one (different brand) but now I am not sure what to do.
Are there specialists that buy cars with these issues?
Could it make sense to find an used engine?
thank you
I have a 2014 Panamera 4S and for the past 3 months I have noticed a new very subtle noice coming from the engine.
I brought the car to dealer and after inspection with the scope they diagnosed cylinder #4 bore scoring. Only option offered: replace engine (cost comparable to the value of the car).
The car si mint condition and , beside this noice I don’t experience abnormal oil consumption or dashboard alert.
Wanted to ask the community some advices on what to do. I was planning to trade the car for a new one (different brand) but now I am not sure what to do.
Are there specialists that buy cars with these issues?
Could it make sense to find an used engine?
thank you
09-10-2022 | 07:31 AM
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Ok , you aren't burning oil or mixing fluids and no codes . Just some racket ? You have decided the engine is junk . Just run it , see what happens ? its junk any way ? Put some STP or similar heavy duty engine oil supplement in there and keep using it while you keep a look out for a used motor .
09-10-2022 | 01:59 PM
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If you were going to trade it in for something newer, just sell it to CarMax or any non-Porsche dealer. Take the proceeds and put it towards the new car.
It sounds like the noise is subtle and certainly not something most dealer inspectors will pick up as an engine issue on a 8 year old car.
It sounds like the noise is subtle and certainly not something most dealer inspectors will pick up as an engine issue on a 8 year old car.
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09-11-2022 | 10:01 AM
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I vote for fixing it. If you like the car, a used motor is a good option. My hearing is not particularly good and I was able to discern a slightly noisy rod bearing on a brand new (200 miles) car that turned into an obvious problem 15,000 miles later. My guess is an experienced appraiser will notice the noise, although if they car is going to auction, they may not care. Good luck.
09-11-2022 | 02:39 PM
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MB V8 engine models M278 and M157 are showing scoring form the same production years, early mid 2010s.
The advice for an engine with scoring and that doesn’t set codes or burn oil excessively is to run it until it dies. MB engines can be sleeved and some people go this route. A used engine is likely to have scoring at some point in the future.
I would investigate a sleeving option if anyone is offering this for Porsche engines.
The advice for an engine with scoring and that doesn’t set codes or burn oil excessively is to run it until it dies. MB engines can be sleeved and some people go this route. A used engine is likely to have scoring at some point in the future.
I would investigate a sleeving option if anyone is offering this for Porsche engines.